Heart Health (includes Cardiac Care + Hypertension + fitness group programming CTA)

A program for current clients who are living with or at risk of cardiovascular disease, such as high blood pressure and heart attacks. Available in Lanark and Renfrew Counties.

Would you like to learn ways to improve your heart health?
Do you have high blood pressure?
Have you experienced a heart attack or stroke?

Whether you are at risk for heart-related illness or you have experienced significant heart or cardiovascular problems, we are here to help you reduce your risk of future heart problems.

If you have one or more risk factors for heart attack or stroke, we can work with you one-on-one to coach you on heart healthy skills, including:

  • Learn to monitor your blood pressure at home
  • Learn about the effects of sodium (table salt) on your heart
  • Set lifestyle goals, which might include nutrition, physical activity and stress factors, to reduce your risk of heart problems
  • Offer Quit Smoking support
  • Learn about heart-health, stress management, the effects of improved physical activity and healthy eating

In addition to our one-to-one support for clients, we also have many group programs available to all community members that can help you reach your health goals. Check out our Healthy Eating and Nutrition programs, Physical Activity and Fitness group programs, and our Mental Health and Self-management group programs.

For more information on Heart Health Programs, please call:

ConnectWell Community Health- Lanark Site 613-259-2182 or Toll-Free – (866) 762-0496.

ConnectWell Community Health- Renfrew County Sites 613-582-3685

Chronic Disease Rehabilitation Program for people with Cardiac or Chronic Lung Disease

ConnectWell Lung Health Program also provides a chronic disease rehabilitation program. It is an exercise program designed for people with cardiac or chronic lung disease. This program is offered in partnership with the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.

The exercise program includes:

  • Exercise
  • Education
  • Support

Our goal is to help you manage your symptoms and improve your ability to function in daily life.

For more information about ConnectWell – Lung Health, please call:

ConnectWell Community Health – Lanark Site  613-259-2182 x 2324.

Additional Resources:

Lung Health Facebook
ConnectWell Chronic Disease Rehabilitation Youtube

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