HEART HEALTH FORUM

At the St. Paul’s Hospital Heart Health Forum, the public had an opportunity to hear directly from experts at the world-leading provincial Heart Centre at St. Paul’s Hospital. Held at the Scotiabank Theatre in Vancouver on the final day of Heart Month (Feb. 29), the Forum offered tips for staying heart healthy, news on the latest innovations in the prevention and treatment of heart disease and an inspirational patient story.

View photos from the event or watch the presentations of the following speakers:

DR. ANDY IGNASZEWSKI

Dr. Andy Ignaszewski, Division Head, St. Paul’s Hospital Cardiology, discusses the world-leading provincial Heart Centre at St. Paul’s Hospital and its latest innovations. Watch video of his presentation:

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DR GORDON FRANCIS

Dr. Gordon Francis, Director, Heart and Stroke Foundation Lipid Research Laboratory and Healthy Heart Program Prevention Clinic, talks about risk factors and keys to prevention for heart disease. Watch video of his presentation:

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MELODIE YONG

Melodie Yong, Registered Dietitian and Operations Leader of the Healthy Heart Program, provides tips on nutrition and exercise to help you lead a healthier life. Watch video of her presentation:

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CHELSIE THURLOW

Chelsie Thurlow talks about suffering a cardiac arrest at the age of 23 and her miraculous recovery thanks to the care she received at St. Paul’s Hospital. Watch video of her presentation: