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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NIA0749 | Last Modified: 09 Mar 2021 | Last Full Update: 09 Mar 2021 |
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-358-5552 |
| Fax | 905-358-6033 |
| info@heartniagara.com | |
| Website | www.heartniagara.com |
| Social Media |    |
| Primary Contact | Karen Stearne, Executive Director; Phone: 905-358-5552 ext 107; Email: karen.stearne@heartniagara.com |
| Primary Executive | Helga Campbell, Board Chair; Phone: 905-358-5552 ext 107 |
| Alternate Executive | Dr Stafford Dobbin, Founder and Medical Director; Phone: 905-356-2236 ext 231; Email: info@heartniagara.com |
| Site Details | |
| Areas Served | Niagara Region |
| Located In Community | Niagara Falls |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | St Lawrence Ave and Queen St |
| Service and Access Details | |
| Description (Service) | Provides a number of programs to the community: CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR), AED AND FIRST AID TRAINING: contracts to provide CPR and First Aid Training services to organizations. For information call 905-358-5552 ext 102 HEALTHY HEART SCHOOLS' PROGRAM: primary prevention program provides grade nine students with information about their individual heart health profiles to guide them toward making responsible decisions (in partnership with Niagara Region Public Health, the various local school boards, Brock University, and Sick Kids History Childhood Obesity Research Team) * within a five day teaching block, the program provides: measurements of fitness, height, weight, blood pressure, total cholesterol and CPR training * provides the opportunity to present information on reducing the risk factors of heart disease to every person in the Niagara Region at least once in their lives. For information call 905-358-5552 ext 111 CORPORATE WELLNESS PROGRAMS: corporate health services provide employers with the education and tools to create a healthy and energetic work culture. For information and rates call 905-358-5552 PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATION (PAD) PROGRAM: a team with background in pre-hospital care provides quality assurance in maintaining PAD programs * provides defibrillation training and advocates for timely access to defibrillation throughout Niagara. For information call 905-358-5552 ext 102 HEALTHY DAILY LIVING PROGRAM (HDL): prevent and reduce future risk of heart disease * manage diabetes better * reduce risk of more heart problems for people who have had angina, a heart attack, by-pass surgery, heart failure or a history of heart disease * improve good cholesterol * change lifestyle choices * offers a variety of workshops as well as risk reduction services such as: clinical assessment for risk of heart disease * Intervention to help quit smoking, lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol and blood sugars * fitness: reviewing personal risk score and fitness to choose an activity plan based on one's cardiovascular risk level * (Fee charged) For information call 905-358-5552 DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM: provides stress and echos, holter monitoring, loops and blood pressure monitors by physician referral only. For information call 905-358-5552 ext 104 SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM: offers an on-site smoking cessation program. Call 905-358-5552 ext 102 for more information COOKING FOR A HEALTHIER YOU: provides cooking classes at a location determined by the group/organization/corporation that will meet the participants interest. The cost will cover tastings of food prepared and hand outs. For information on scheduling a class for friends, a series or to attending an existing group. Call the office at 905-358-5552 ext 118 for pricing HeartCORE:HeartCORE is furnished with MedX circuit training equipment, which was designed by the founder of Nautilus. The fitness system is based on the extensive research of exercise scientist Dr Doug McGuff, author of the book, Body By Science. Following Dr. McGuff’s protocol, weekly circuit style workouts are completed in less than 15 minutes and are performed with slow, controlled movements. An energy coach provides one-on-one attention, ensuring proper technique and safe, effective progression of the exercises.The program is suitable for most people as it offers individualized instruction, resistance loads that are geared toward age and initial fitness level, plus the weekly sessions encourage adequate recovery time. Weekly HeartCORE exercise sessions will increase muscle strength, flexibility, bone health and much more. Additional health benefits include better insulin sensitivity and lower cholesterol. For further information or to book an appointment call 905-358-5552 ext 109 CYCLE SAFETY EDUCATION = School Bike Rodeo's, Bike Safety Instructors, New to you bike program call 905-358-5552 ext 108 Partnerships within our space - Epilepsy Niagara, Family Counselling Centre (Tue), Centre de Sante IPC Program, Credit Canada Debt Solutions Inc. and Community Tax Clinics |
| Hours | Office Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-1 pm |
| Eligibility | Must meet specific criteria for some programs |
| Application | Call for information |
| Languages | English - Reception, Website, Interpretation, Programs, Publications |
| Fees | Program - CPR, First Aid and Defibrillation Training, Healthy Daily Living, Cooking for a Healthier You,, HeartCORE, Diagnostic Services, Workplace Wellness |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1977 |
| Service Categories | Cooking Classes ; Disease Prevention Programs ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Heart Disease ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Stroke ; First Aid Instruction ; Smoking/Vaping Cessation ; Wellness Programs ~ Heart Disease ; Wellness Programs ~ Stroke |