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Women@Heart

Led by women with heart disease, this peer support program runs virtually or in-person (as public health measures allow).

Patient Support Groups and Classes

Find information about these additional support groups on our website:

  • Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Support Group
  • Ottawa Heart Support Group, Ottawa Heart Institute Patient Alumni
  • Heart Failure Support Group: email @email

Check out any of the Heart Institute’s educational classes – even if you’ve already attended in the past.

Living Healthy Champlain

Living Healthy Champlain provides self-management supports, programs and resources for people with chronic conditions. There are group workshops, recorded and live webinars and one on one health coaching.

Unlock Food

website brought to you by Dietitians of Canada where you will find information on nutrition, food and healthy eating, as well as recipes, videos and online tools.

Heart Wise Exercise

Exercise programs in the community led by instructors trained by UOHI staff. Available online and in-person (as health measures allow). Free and paid options.

Visit Heart Wise to learn more and find a location near you.

Heartwise Webinars

series of free webinars hosted by the UOHI on a variety of heart-healthy topics. Join in on the last Friday of every month for an exercise class suitable for all.

Heartwise Exercise Application:

Designed for cardiac rehab graduates or anyone looking to start an exercise program, this free web-based application provides personal daily exercise prescription.

Champlain Health Line Exercise Classes for Seniors

Free exercise classes for seniors on Champlain Health Line.

Exercise videos from our Rehabilitation Centre

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