Did you know that according to Stats Canada, 1 in 12 Canadians over the age of 20 have been diagnosed with heart disease? That means nearly 2.6 million people across Canada live with this condition. Although there is a high prevalence of heart disease across the...
Northern Hearts Board Member, Bryan MacKay talks about the mission and programs of Northern Hearts during the Age Friendly TV Show with host, Rebecca Johnson. Rogers TV presents “Age Friendly”, which is hosted by Rebecca Johnson and can be viewed on Rogers TV at 5:30...
Hearts in February are most commonly associated with Valentine’s Day, but did you know it is also designated as Heart Month across North America. An entire month to spread awareness about the importance of heart health and an opportunity to focus on what we can do to...
New cardiovascular surgery program at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre will connect more people to care in Northwestern Ontario The Ontario government is celebrating a key milestone connecting more people in Thunder Bay and across Northwestern Ontario to...
January is a month of new beginnings and resolutions. The start of a new year is a great time to think about making healthier lifestyle changes. Many people set goals or challenges for themselves to accomplish throughout the year. Dry January is a great way to start a...