Heart Health with Emery Keelesdale Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic

Presented by the Toronto Council on Aging

Healthy Living Series: Heart Health

About this event

Community Circle invites you to The Healthy Living Series - an interactive discussion on Heart Health with Emery Keelesdale Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic.

Heart disease is the 2nd largest cause of death in Canada. The good part is that if corrective action is taken, it can be prevented. Todays presentation will focus on preventing cardiovascular disease.

This workshop will:

• Introduce you to the basic functioning of the heart.
• Discuss risk factors – the ones that you can control & the ones you cannot.
• Introduce you the various treatment interventions and how they can help lower risk of a heart attack.
• Provide you with several ideas on what types of foods & food combinations are recommended for good heart health.

Background of presenter:

Alka is a Registered Dietitian & Certified Diabetes Educator and works for Emery Keelesdale Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic. She has been working in the Chronic Disease arena for the past 15 years. Alka is a strong advocate for self-care especially when living with a chronic disease.