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Address:
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40 Ruskin St, Room H2330
Ottawa, ON
K1Y 4W7
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Map
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Intersection:
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Parkdale Ave and Carling Ave
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Executives:
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Robert Beanlands - President and Chief Executive Officer
rbeanlands@ottawaheart.ca
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Service Description:
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Program designed to help reduce cardiovascular risk factors * a mentor will provide personalized, confidential and free intervention plan to achieve a better heart healthy lifestyle
A full evaluation of risk factors is done at the beginning and at the end of the three month program during which a mentor will call or email participants, at a chosen frequency, to monitor progress and provide information on exercise, nutrition, smoking cessation (if needed) and stress management
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Application:
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Referral form available on the website * medical referral by family physician or nurse practitioner is needed
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Franco-Ontarians 18 years and older who have one or more risk factors for heart disease, or those who have cardiovascular disease
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