Taking the Stress out of the Holidays

The holidays are often thought of as an enjoyable season filled with celebrations bringing family and friends together. Although that may be true, it has also been shown to be one of the most stressful times of the year. The high demands and expectations that the...

Dr. C. Lai Recognition Award

Northern Hearts Supports NOSM University students Northern Hearts has created the Dr. Chris Lai Recognition Award in recognition of his significant contributions to improving cardiac health care in Northwestern Ontario over the last 30 years. The Dr. Chris Lai...

Pulmonary Hypertension

November is Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness of this condition in the hopes of producing earlier diagnosis, better treatment and even a cure. According to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association of Canada, approximately 5,000...

Northern Hearts Supports NOSM University students

Northern Hearts has created the Dr. Chris Lai Recognition Award in recognition of his significant contributions to improving cardiac health care in Northwestern Ontario over the last 30 years. The Dr. Chris Lai Recognition Award is intended to provide financial...

Diabetes and Your Heart

Diabetes is a risk factor for heart disease.   Approximately 3.6 million Canadians were living with diabetes from 2019 to 2020 and more than 200,000 new cases are diagnosed each year, according to Health Canada. Diabetes increases the risk of high blood pressure,...