During the month of February – also known as Heart Health Month – a video conference on cardiovascular wellness will take place at the Eaton Valley Community Learning Centre. Sharing new facts about women and cardiovascular disease, the Cardiovascular Wellness video conference will help to inform and encourage all community members to take action in order to reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke. Since being informed means one can make smarter decisions and seek out the best possible care, this video conference – scheduled for Wednesday, February 15, between 10 am and noon – is definitely worth checking out.

The expert presenter who will facilitate the conference is Dr. Mayo, a physiotherapist with a master’s degree in rehabilitation science and a PhD. in epidemiology and biostatistics. Dr. Mayo is also a professor in the Department of Medicine and Occupational Therapy at the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy at McGill University and a research scientist at the MUHC. Dr. Mayo will discuss the health risks, issues and options for lifestyle changes that affect cardiovascular wellness. In particular, Dr. Mayo’s presentation will cover topics such as:

•             The Truth about Women and Heart Health – risk factors

•             Preventative Care

Throughout the presentation, participants will be given opportunities to ask questions and learn about available resources relevant to cardiovascular wellness.