February is Heart Month

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...

Cardiovascular Care Coming To Thunder Bay

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...

Dry January

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...

Have a Healthy Heart Holiday

How to Have a Healthy Heart Holiday The American Heart Association indicates that more people die from heart attacks during the last week of December than any other time of year. While there are various theories to explain why heart attacks are so prevalent over the...

Diabetes and Your Heart

According to Cleveland Clinic there are more than 537 million adults worldwide living with some form of diabetes. November is Diabetes Awareness Month. This month aims to raise awareness about the different types of diabetes, the importance of prevention, common risk...