The Central East Regional Cardiovascular Rehab program, led by Scarborough Health Network (SHN), is putting its whole heart into Heart Month events this year, as we bring back our well-loved virtual education sessions, featuring cardiologists and cardiovascular experts speaking on several heart health topics, as well as our engaging and interactive community clinic. From living a heart-healthy lifestyle to finding out if you are at risk for heart disease and more, community members are invited to participate and learn at Heart to Heart events throughout February.
Heart Month at a glance
Virtual sessions
- Exercise and vascular health. Monday, February 3. Learn how vascular disease develops and how to prevent it.
- Women and heart disease. Monday, February 10. Learn how gender can impact cardiovascular disease.
- Heart healthy panel discussions. Monday, February 24. An interactive panel discussion with physician Dr. Yared and pharmacist Joe Chin.
- CPR workshop. Wednesday, February 26. A discussion and CPR demonstration with cardiologist Dr. Burstein.
Mall event
- Heart Month information booth. Saturday, February 8. Learn about Cardiovascular Rehab and keeping your heart healthy.
See more information about these individual events and how to join below.
Heart to Heart virtual education sessions
Exercise and vascular health
Learn how vascular disease develops and how exercise can help manage and prevent future cardiovascular events. Learn how much exercise is suggested to improve your heart and vascular health.
When: Monday, February 3 from 7-7:45 p.m.

Women and heart disease
Learn how gender can impact cardiovascular disease. We will discuss the unique matters of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular disease amongst women.
When: Monday, February 10 from 7-7:45 p.m.

Heart healthy panel discussion
Join us for an interactive panel discussion and Q&A session to learn more about heart health, including risk factors, prevention and disease management.
When: Monday, February 24 from 7-7:45 p.m.

CPR workshop
Cardiologist Dr. Burstein will discuss the importance of this life-saving skill. A demonstration of CPR and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) will be provided.
When: Wednesday, February 26 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Heart to Heart community clinic at a local mall
The team also looks forward to see you out at their community clinic. There you’ll have the chance to meet with staff from the regional cardiovascular rehab program and get a checkup on your heart health. Staff will be providing consultations on heart disease risk factors, and offering education on improving heart health.
Come learn about cardiovascular rehab, how we’re keeping hearts healthy, and how to get started with the program. Plus enjoy some giveaways!
Where: Malvern Town Centre, 31 Tapscott Road
When: Saturday, February 8 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

About Central East Regional Cardiovascular Rehab
The Central East Regional Cardiovascular Rehab service is one of North America’s largest networks, serving more than 3,000 patients every year. The program is led by Scarborough Health Network (SHN) in partnership with Ontario Health East, as well as other hospitals, municipalities, and community centres. This lifestyle and self-management program is offered virtually and in person, helping to change lives for patients with or at risk for cardiovascular disease across Central East Ontario — from Toronto, Durham to Peterborough/Kawarthas and Northumberland. Learn more about the program at gethearthealthy.ca.