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SUMMARY:Concussion and Heart Health: Understanding Brain-Heart Connection
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual webinar hosted by the TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program and Brain-Heart Interconnectome where we explore the intersection between concussions and heart health. This event brings together expert and lived experience recounts to shed light on important research topics in concussion. \nHear from Dr. Roger Zemek (CHEO Research Institute)\, Dr. Roanne Segal (Lived Experience\, TRANSCENDENT Community Advisory Committee)\, Dr. Kim Connelly (University of Toronto\, Unity Health) and Dr. Veronik Sicard (CHEO Research Institute) speak to the connection between concussion and heart health\, highlighting how the brain and cardiovascular system interact during recovery. \nMarch 31\, 2026 at 12:00 – 1:30 PM EST \n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://ourhearthub.ca/event/concussion-and-heart-health-understanding-brain-heart-connection/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319
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SUMMARY:Foundations: Patient Partners Engaging in Cardiovascular Research
DESCRIPTION:TRANSFORM HF and The Heart Hub want to build and sustain a vibrant community of local People With Lived Experience (PWLE) who are “research-ready!” \nThis free workshop series was co-developed by PWLE with the goal of training and empowering patients\, caregivers\, and family members. The two-session series is intended for heart function patients living in the Greater Toronto Area and does require in-person participation. \n12 PWLE applicants will be admitted into the course based upon application selection criteria and with consideration to equity\, diversity\, and inclusion. A mix of theoretical content\, experiential learning\, and case studies will introduce foundational lessons and skills. Material will be delivered by researchers\, health systems experts\, and seasoned PWLE partners. The second and final session will involve collaborating with UHN Investigators on real-world projects\, with the potential to be invited on as a PWLE partner. \nBy the end of the course\, graduates will be able to: \n\nIdentify as a community of knowledgeable PWLE of heart disease ready to co-create with researchers.\nDescribe the role of the patient partners in health research\, assess its challenges and opportunities and evaluate own strengths and needs as a patient partner.\nAccess and utilize patient-oriented research resources for patient partners to be meaningfully engaged at every stage of the research journey\nSummarize Canada’s research environment\, research funding\, peer review\, research terminology and frameworks for patient engagement.\n\nCourse participants\, UHN Investigators\, and existing PWLE partners will be invited to a lunch reception directly following the culminating workshop to celebrate the amazing contributions of our patient and caregiver partners! \nKey Dates: \n\n\nSession 1: Thursday\, March 19\, 2026; 12:00-1:30PM EST; virtual\nSession 2: Thursday\, April 9\, 2026; 9:00AM-1:00PM; in-person\n\n \n\nDue to the hands-on nature of this workshop\, space is limited. Participants will be selected based upon their responses to an application form\, with a focus on ensuring a diversity of representation\, experience\, and perspectives. Applications close Sunday\, March 1\, 2026. \nTravel and expenses related to the second in-person workshop session will be covered for all attendees. \n\n\n\nApply Now!
URL:https://ourhearthub.ca/event/foundations-patient-partners-engaging-in-cardiovascular-research-2/
LOCATION:Toronto General Hospital
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260129T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260129T130000
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SUMMARY:Writing the Heart 6-Week Workshop Series\, Winter 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research invites any Canadian living with heart failure or heart disease\, as well as heart transplant recipients\, to join our virtual expressive writing workshops. \nBeing diagnosed with heart failure or disease can make you feel as if your world has turned upside down. Powerful emotions come with the diagnosis: fear\, anger\, sadness\, loss—often difficult to express. Writing has been shown to have emotional and physiological benefits to those dealing with life-threatening or chronic conditions\, hardship\, or trauma. \nFacilitated by Sharon Bray\, Ed.D.\, author\, educator and heart failure patient\, the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research is hosting a series of virtual workshops where you can learn why\, and how\, writing can be healing\, whether you write alone or with others. \n“As patients\, I think we learn a lot from each other\,” Sharon says. “The workshops build an extraordinary community through story. People realize they’re not alone.” \nWriting the Heart: 6-Week Workshop Series (Virtual) \nEach 90-minute session of this four-part series facilitated by Sharon Bray Ed.D. will be conducted in an atmosphere of safety and support with the same participants each week. Sharon will guide the group with specific writing prompts\, with time allocated for writing and reflection\, as well as sharing of your writing. \nGroup participants will be encouraged to practice deep active listening and offer supportive feedback on the writing shared. This Expressive Writing series is led by an experienced facilitator and allows participants to write in a supportive environment of a community of people with lived experience of heart disease. \nNote: Limited to 15 participants and we ask that you commit to attending all sessions. \n6-week series on Thursdays from January 29th to March 5th 2026\, from 11:30 – 1:00pm EST \nFor more information\, please contact samantha.engbers@uhn.ca. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://ourhearthub.ca/event/writing-the-heart-6-week-workshop-series-winter-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251118T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251118T170000
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SUMMARY:Workshop for PWLE: AI Research in Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to help shape how AI is used in health research — in ways that are fair\, safe\, and responsive to real people? \nOn November 18th (4:00–5:00 pm EST\, virtual)\, TRANSFORM HF and T-CAIREM are hosting a special workshop for people with lived experience of cardiovascular disease. Participants will explore AI use cases\, ethics\, and ways patient voices can guide meaningful research. \nAs this is a hands-on session\, attendance will be capped at 15 participants. To apply\, you should already have some familiarity with health research in Canada\, and ideally be either part of or planning to join a research team. \nApplications close Sunday\, November 2\, 2025. \nBring your voice\, your insights—and let’s shape AI in healthcare together. \nLearn more & apply!
URL:https://ourhearthub.ca/event/workshop-for-pwle-ai-research-in-healthcare/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250913
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SUMMARY:PxP 2025 Conference: For Patients\, By Patients
DESCRIPTION:PxP started in 2023 and is being led by an international steering committee of patient partners who have decided on all aspects of the conference\, and is supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research’s Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (though the conference is not specific to any disease or research area). \nThis free\, virtual event aims to bring you a wealth of knowledge\, skills and resources on patient engagement in health research. The conference’s primary audience is patients/patient partners\, and it is open to anyone who wishes to attend and to learn more about this topic. The overwhelming majority of those who are part of the program identify as patients. The conference is free and most sessions will be recorded for those who can’t join live. \nDate: September 9 – 12 (depending on where you are in the world). \nLocation: Virtual via Zoom. \nRegistration and additional details: To register for the PxP conference\, access the registration link.  Join in September for a free\, virtual conference to share resources\, mentorship and community with patient partners and others involved in health research. \n\nAccess the conference agenda to learn more (PDF\, 231 KB)\nAccess the poster for the PxP conference (PDF\, 380 KB)\n\nFollow PxP on social media: \n\nLinkedIn: PxP\nX (formerly Twitter): @PxPHub\nBlueSky: ‪@pxphub.bsky.social‬\n\n“We hope that together\, we can plant the seeds to promote patient engagement best practices and partner to make research stronger.”
URL:https://ourhearthub.ca/event/pxp-2025-conference-for-patients-by-patients/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250327T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250327T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T045800
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SUMMARY:HSPN Webinar: What's Health Got to Do with it?
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time\nMar 27\, 2025 12:30 PM  in  America/Toronto\n\n\n\nWho should attend? Patients\, Informal Caregivers\, Community Members/Citizens. Citizens of every province and territory.\n\nThursday March 27th\n9:30 – 11:30 PDT\n12:30 – 14:30 EDT\n13:30 – 15:30 ADT \nHow can patient and caregiver experience best be captured and used to inform health system improvements? Come join us to share your ideas as we explore recent research findings and engage in discussions. This program is supported in part by the Canadian Institutes for Health Research Cafe Scientifique. \n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://ourhearthub.ca/event/hspn-webinar-whats-health-got-to-do-with-it/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250228T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250228T103000
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CREATED:20250221T162258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T162420Z
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SUMMARY:HeartLife x Heart Health India Foundation Heart Month Webinar
DESCRIPTION:February is Heart Month\, a time to bring awareness to heart health and the challenges faced by those living with heart failure. For the first time ever\, experts and advocates from India and Canada are coming together to share insights\, experiences\, and solutions for improving the lives of heart failure patients worldwide. \n📅 When: February 28th\, 8-9PM IST / 6:30AM PST / 9:30AM EST\n📍 Where: Zoom Webinar (Register below!) \n🎤 Speakers:\n✨ Dr. Abraham Oomman\, President of Heart Failure Association of India\, leading cardiologist and researcher.\n✨ Ram Khandelwal\, Founder of Heart Health India Foundation\, heart attack survivor\, and patient advocate.\n✨ Marc Bains\, Co-Founder of HeartLife Foundation\, Canadian policy leader\, and heart failure survivor. \nModerated by Dr. Jillianne Code\, Co-Founder of HeartLife \n📚 What You’ll Learn: \n\nPatient advocacy in India 🇮🇳\nHeart failure symptoms and risks 🧡\nPersonal stories of lived experiences 💡\nCanadian heart failure policy insights 🇨🇦\n\nDon’t miss this historic cross-country collaboration aimed at raising awareness and improving the quality of life for heart failure patients. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://ourhearthub.ca/event/heartlife-x-heart-health-india-foundation-heart-month-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250206T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T045800
CREATED:20241028T145810Z
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SUMMARY:Writing the Heart 4-Week Workshop Series - Winter 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research invites any Canadian living with heart failure or heart disease\, as well as heart transplant recipients\, to join our virtual expressive writing workshops. \nBeing diagnosed with heart failure or disease can make you feel as if your world has turned upside down. Powerful emotions come with the diagnosis: fear\, anger\, sadness\, loss—often difficult to express. Writing has been shown to have emotional and physiological benefits to those dealing with life-threatening or chronic conditions\, hardship\, or trauma. \nFacilitated by Sharon Bray\, Ed.D.\, author\, educator and heart failure patient\, the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research is hosting a series of virtual workshops where you can learn why\, and how\, writing can be healing\, whether you write alone or with others. \n“As patients\, I think we learn a lot from each other\,” Sharon says. “The workshops build an extraordinary community through story. People realize they’re not alone.” \nWriting the Heart: 4-Week Workshop Series (Virtual) \nEach 90-minute session of this four-part series facilitated by Sharon Bray Ed.D. will be conducted in an atmosphere of safety and support with the same participants each week. Sharon will guide the group with specific writing prompts\, with time allocated for writing and reflection\, as well as sharing of your writing. \nGroup participants will be encouraged to practice deep active listening and offer supportive feedback on the writing shared. This Expressive Writing series is led by an experienced facilitator and allows participants to write in a supportive environment of a community of people with lived experience of heart disease. \nNote: Limited to 15 participants and we ask that you commit to attending all sessions. \n4-week series on Thursdays from February 6 to 27\, 2024 from 12-1:30pm EST \nFor more information\, please contact samantha.engbers@uhn.ca. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://ourhearthub.ca/event/writing-the-heart-4-week-workshop-series-winter-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T045800
CREATED:20241205T194107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T183426Z
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SUMMARY:Foundations: Patient Partners Engaging in Cardiovascular Research
DESCRIPTION:TRANSFORM HF and The Heart Hub want to build and sustain a vibrant community of local People With Lived Experience (PWLE) who are “research-ready!” This free workshop series was co-developed by PWLE with the goal of training and empowering patients\, caregivers\, and family members. The three-session series is intended for heart function patients living in the Greater Toronto Area and does require in-person participation.\n\n12 PWLE applicants will be admitted into the course based upon application selection criteria and with consideration to equity\, diversity\, and inclusion. A mix of theoretical content\, experiential learning\, and case studies will introduce foundational lessons and skills. Material will be delivered by researchers\, health systems experts\, and seasoned PWLE partners. The third and final workshop will involve collaborating with UHN Investigators on real-world projects\, with the potential to be invited on as a PWLE partner.\n\nBy the end of the course\, graduates will be able to:\n\n\nIdentify as a community of knowledgeable people with lived experience of heart disease ready to co-create with researchers.\nDescribe the role of the patient partners in health research\, assess its challenges and opportunities and evaluate own strengths and needs as a patient partner.\nAccess and utilize patient-oriented research resources for patient partners to be meaningfully engaged at every stage of the research journey\nSummarize Canada’s research environment\, research funding\, peer review\, research terminology and frameworks for patient engagement.\n\nCourse participants\, UHN Investigators\, and existing PWLE partners will be invited to a lunch reception directly following the culminating workshop to celebrate the amazing contributions of our patient and caregiver partners! \n\n\nKey Dates:\n\n\nSession 1: Wednesday\, January 29\, 12-1pm; virtual\nSession 2: Wednesday\, February 12\, 12-1pm; virtual\nSession 3: Tuesday\, February 25\, 9am-1pm; in-person\n\n\n\nDue to the hands-on nature of this workshop\, space is limited. Participants will be selected based upon their responses to this application form\, with a focus on ensuring a diversity of representation\, experience\, and perspectives. You may be placed on a wait-list. Travel and expenses related to the third workshop session will be covered for all attendees.\n\nPlease complete this application form by January 5\, 2025. Successful applicants will be notified by January 17\, 2025.
URL:https://ourhearthub.ca/event/foundations-patient-partners-engaging-in-cardiovascular-research/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T045800
CREATED:20241105T164007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T205842Z
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SUMMARY:Heart Hub Webinar: Introduction to Patient Engagement in Research
DESCRIPTION:Always wondered what happens on a research project behind-the-scenes? Wanted to be part of a team interpreting all those results? Join the Heart Hub as we introduce the role of people with lived experience (PWLE) as partners in health research. \nIn this session we will outline frameworks for engagement\, provide examples of patient partners in action and share helpful resources and strategies to get involved. \nAnne Simard\, TRANSFORM HF’s Director of Strategy and Translation\, will co-present with PWLE partners Rene Adams\, Heather Cartwright\, and Todd Murray\, who will also share their personal experiences with engaging in research. \nThe webinar will conclude with a panel Q&A and information on how to participate in future trainings and research opportunities. \nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://ourhearthub.ca/event/heart-hub-webinar-introduction-to-patient-engagement-in-research/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240612T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T045800
CREATED:20240430T170245Z
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SUMMARY:OCO Webinar: Q&A on Caregiver Mental Health with Dr. Patrick McGrath
DESCRIPTION:Caregiving can sometimes lead to feelings of stress\, anxiety\, and burnout. In more challenging situations\, caregivers may also notice post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from their experiences. How can caregivers find support for their mental health? The OCO welcomes back Dr. Patrick McGrath to answer important questions that caregivers have shared with us. \n\nSubmit your question about mental health in advance\nGain useful tips and strategies on how to manage your mental health\nLearn what services or tools are available to support your mental health needs\n\nNote: We encourage caregivers to share questions when filling out the Eventbrite registration. The OCO endeavors to answer as many questions as possible\, but some questions may not be answered due to time limitations. \nOur Speaker: \nDr. Patrick McGrath is a clinical psychologist and Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry at Dalhousie University and a scientist at the IWK Health Centre where his research is based. He is an Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Ottawa and founder and president of 90Second Health Letters. He frequently treats caregivers with anxiety in his private practice. \nAll attendees who complete the webinar survey can enter a draw to win an Ontario Caregiver Organization prize. This draw will be held the week following the webinar\, and is only available to residents of Ontario. Winners will be contacted via email after the draw. \nIn addition\, to those who attend the live event\, we will be holding a live draw for two $25 Everything Card gift cards. (The same rules apply as above.) \nOther Information \n\nPlease note that this presentation is available in English only.\nPour de l’information sur nos programmes et services en français\, visitez www.ontariocaregiver.ca/fr our communiquez avec nous par courriel à info@ontariocaregiver.ca.\nFor any difficulty with registration or any other questions\, please contact us at info@ontariocaregiver.ca or call 1-888-877-1626 X 1011\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://ourhearthub.ca/event/oco-webinar-qa-on-caregiver-mental-health-with-dr-patrick-mcgrath/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240530T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240530T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T045800
CREATED:20240430T165836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T165933Z
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SUMMARY:OCO Webinar: Hypertension Quality Standard
DESCRIPTION:As a caregiver\, understanding a diagnosis of hypertension (high blood pressure) can be complex. People with hypertension may not feel any symptoms\, but if the condition is not well managed\, it can lead to serious health problems\, such as a heart attack or stroke. Knowing where and how to access accurate information can help you support the person you’re caring for to maintain a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle. \nIn recognition of Hypertension Awareness Month in May\, join our webinar to learn about: \n\nOntario Health’s new Hypertension quality standard and opportunities to improve care for people with hypertension\nInformation\, tools\, and resources to support and help your care recipient with managing their hypertension (e.g.\, health behaviour changes and self-management)\nQuestions to discuss with your care recipient’s health care team\nStories from caregivers who have provided care and support to people with hypertension\n\nOur Speaker: Gracia Mabaya is a Lead in the Clinical and Quality Standards Program at Ontario Health. Having dedicated nearly eight years to Ontario Health\, she has led and contributed to the development and refinement of quality standards across various health conditions\, notably leading the development of the Hypertension: Care in the Community for Adults quality standard. \nHypertension Quality Standard: https://www.hqontario.ca/evidence-to-improve-care/quality-standards/view-all-quality-standards/hypertension \nAll attendees who complete the post-webinar survey can enter a draw to win an Ontario Caregiver Organization prize. This draw will be held the following week\, and is only available to residents of Ontario. Winners will be contacted via email after the draw. \nIn addition\, to those who attend the live event\, we will be holding a live draw for two $25 Everything Card gift cards. (The same rules apply as above.) \nOther Information \n\nPlease note that this presentation is available in English only.\nPour de l’information sur nos programmes et services en français\, visitez www.ontariocaregiver.ca/fr our communiquez avec nous par courriel à info@ontariocaregiver.ca.\nFor any difficulty with registration or any other questions\, please contact us at info@ontariocaregiver.ca or call 1-888-877-1626 X 1011\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://ourhearthub.ca/event/oco-webinar-hypertension-quality-standard-what-caregivers-should-know/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240509T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T045800
CREATED:20240430T170056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T170056Z
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SUMMARY:OCO Webinar: Intimacy & Connection in the Caregiver-Partner Relationship
DESCRIPTION:Caregiving changes so much in how we experience life and our familial relationships. In this webinar\, we will explore the shifts that occur in the dynamics of intimate partner relationships. Often the general caregiving challenges overshadow the deeper relationship needs between the caregiver and care recipient. In observance of Mental Health Week this May\, join Michal Goldstein\, a registered social worker\, and explore how caregivers can manage some of the challenges that arise within this shifting dynamic\, including: \n\nFeelings of isolation and guilt\nChanges in intimacy\nFeelings of disinterest in the relationship\nTools to regain connection and intimacy\n\nOur Speaker: \nMichal Goldstein is a clinical social worker and therapist with 15 years of experience in supporting individuals\, couples\, and families to build stronger and healthier relationships. She is also the owner and founder of Creating Connections Counselling Services\, a virtual therapy practice based in Toronto that helps individuals and families to reconnect and thrive. Michal holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology\, Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)\, and Master of Social Work (MSW) degrees. She is a registered social worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). \nAll attendees who complete the post-webinar survey can enter a draw to win an Ontario Caregiver Organization prize. This draw will be held the week following the webinar and is only available to residents of Ontario. Winners will be contacted via email after the draw. \nIn addition\, to those who attend the live event\, we will be holding a live draw for two $25 Everything Card gift cards. (The same rules apply as above.) \nOther Information \n\nPlease note that this presentation is available in English only.\nPour de l’information sur nos programmes et services en français\, visitez www.ontariocaregiver.ca/fr ou communiquez avec nous par courriel à info@ontariocaregiver.ca.\nFor any difficulty with registration or any other questions\, please contact us at info@ontariocaregiver.ca or call 1-888-877-1626 X 1011\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://ourhearthub.ca/event/oco-webinar-intimacy-connection-in-the-caregiver-partner-relationship/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240229T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240229T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T045800
CREATED:20240130T142803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T145734Z
UID:10000069-1709208000-1709211600@ourhearthub.ca
SUMMARY:Living with Advanced Heart Failure Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Living with Advanced Heart Failure: Coping with Symptoms & UncertaintyA free webinar presented by The Heart Hub and Sinai Health\nAre you living with or caring for someone with advanced heart failure? Are you or the person you care for having difficulty coping with symptoms? Join us virtually as The Heart Hub\, Sinai Health and the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre present our new guide\, Heart Failure at Home: Coping with Symptoms and Uncertainty. \n\n\n\n\nTogether\, we’ll discuss: \n\nManaging common symptoms\nPlanning for the future\nPractical coping strategies\nSelf-care and mental health support\n\nLive Q&A session to follow!When: February 29th 2024\, 12:00pm – 1:00pm ESTWhere: Zoom (link to be provided to registrants)Cost: FreeAll webinar attendees will be entered to win 1 of 4 Heart Hub swag packages!  \nREGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR
URL:https://ourhearthub.ca/event/living-with-advanced-heart-failure-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T045800
CREATED:20240110T155955Z
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UID:10000066-1705492800-1705496400@ourhearthub.ca
SUMMARY:Patient Partner Opportunity: CIHR Applicant Profile Webinar
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TODAY
URL:https://ourhearthub.ca/event/patient-partner-opportunity-cihr-applicant-profile-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230930
DTSTAMP:20260417T045800
CREATED:20230901T131356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T132254Z
UID:10000064-1695945600-1696031999@ourhearthub.ca
SUMMARY:3rd Annual HeartLife Education Day
DESCRIPTION:Engage. Educate. Empower. \nJoin HeartLife’s 3rd Annual E3 Patient Day focused on Engaging\, Educating and Empowering (E3) Canadians and their caregivers who live with heart failure. The FREE event is open to Patients\, Caregivers\, Healthcare Professionals\, Industry Partners\, and the general public. \nWHEN: September 29th\, 2023 from 9am to Noon PDT / Noon to 3pm EDT. \nWHERE: Zoom Webinar – Register at https://heartlife.ca/events/ \nWHO: Patients\, caregivers\, health care professionals\, heart failure community partners\, general public \nSpeakers will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of key healthcare topics\, fostering collaboration\, empowering patients\, and showcasing innovative tools and methods that contribute to enhanced patient experiences\, holistic well-being\, and improved outcomes. \nSessions throughout the day will cover such topics as: \n\nThe Importance of Mental Health\nGuideline Directed Medical Therapy (Heart Failure Meds)\nInnovative Technology such as wearables\, AI\, and Echo’s.\nThe event will open and close with special guest speakers!\n\nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER TODAY! .
URL:https://ourhearthub.ca/event/264044/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230620T100000
DTSTAMP:20260417T045800
CREATED:20230614T160844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T160844Z
UID:10000061-1687251600-1687255200@ourhearthub.ca
SUMMARY:HeartLife Foundation: Introductory Webinar for a Mind Body Wellness Program
DESCRIPTION:Join HeartLife for a free 30-minute webinar On June 20th at 9:00 am to learn more about a fun\, evidence-based program to energize your body and reduce anxiety. The Mind Body Wellness Program for Heart Failure will teach you: \n\n\n1. Movement at 3 different levels2. Breathwork and mindfulness practices you can use anywhere!3. Psychology tips and games to learn about how to live your best life while living with heart failure\nClick the link below to register and learn more about how you can get involved in this exciting research. \n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_auaXDoeSRTebYPmhtIW_WA
URL:https://ourhearthub.ca/event/heartlife-foundation-introductory-webinar-for-a-mind-body-wellness-program/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230324
DTSTAMP:20260417T045800
CREATED:20220502T203722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221217T165348Z
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SUMMARY:Writing the Heart 6-Week Workshop Series - Winter 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research invites any Canadian living with heart failure or heart disease\, as well as heart transplant recipients\, to join our virtual expressive writing workshops. \nBeing diagnosed with heart failure or disease can make you feel as if your world has turned upside down. Powerful emotions come with the diagnosis: fear\, anger\, sadness\, loss—often difficult to express. Writing has been shown to have emotional and physiological benefits to those dealing with life-threatening or chronic conditions\, hardship\, or trauma. \nFacilitated by Sharon Bray\, Ed.D.\, author\, educator and heart failure patient\, the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research is hosting a series of virtual workshops where you can learn why\, and how\, writing can be healing\, whether you write alone or with others. \n“As patients\, I think we learn a lot from each other\,” Sharon says. “The workshops build an extraordinary community through story. People realize they’re not alone.” \nWriting the Heart: 6-Week Workshop Series (Virtual)\nEach 90-minute session of this six-part series facilitated by Sharon Bray Ed.D. will be conducted in an atmosphere of safety and support with the same participants each week. Sharon will guide the group with specific writing prompts\, with time allocated for writing and reflection\, as well as sharing of your writing.  \nGroup participants will be encouraged to practice deep active listening and offer supportive feedback on the writing shared. This Expressive Writing series is led by an experienced facilitator and allows participants to write in a supportive environment of a community of people with lived experience of heart disease.  \nNote: Limited to 15 participants and we ask that you commit to attending all sessions.\n\nSix-week series on Thursdays from February 16 to March 23\, 2023 from 1-2:30pm EST \nRegister Now!\nFor more information\, please contact samantha.engbers@uhn.ca.
URL:https://ourhearthub.ca/event/261639/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230329
DTSTAMP:20260417T045800
CREATED:20230124T170132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T170217Z
UID:10000057-1675728000-1680047999@ourhearthub.ca
SUMMARY:Ontario Caregiver Organization SCALE Program
DESCRIPTION:Nurturing mental health and wellness for caregivers – Supporting Caregiver Awareness\, Learning and Empowerment (SCALE) Program\nThe SCALE Program aims to empower caregivers with practical information and skills to focus on their mental health and well-being needs by offering: \n• Weekly psychoeducational webinars (LIVE or RECORDED) are divided into two 4-week sessions (see below for Session 1 and Session 2 topics). You may register for all of Session 1\, Session 2\, or individual webinars to suit your needs.\n• Strategies\, tools\, and resources to better cope with difficult caregiving emotions.\n• Free and confidential online group and/or individual counselling (OPTIONAL). *Space is limited. Registration is based on a first-come\, first-served basis. *If you’re planning to access these services\, it is highly encouraged that you register for the full session of webinars to receive the maximum benefit from group or individual counselling. \n“The counselling was incredible and life-changing…the webinars had the right balance of information and self-directed work. I’ve used the accompanying resources to build my road to wellness. I was able to apply the knowledge\, strategies and tactics to my work-life too. The benefits of the SCALE program brought wellness to all aspects of my being.” – Caregiver \nSESSION 1: UNDERSTANDING THE EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCE OF CAREGIVING FEBRUARY 7 TO 28\, 2023 (Tuesdays from 12 PM to 1PM EST)\nWeek 1: Your caregiving journey\nWeek 2: How caregiving stress affects you\nWeek 3: How caregivers can manage anxiety and anger\nWeek 4: How caregivers can manage sadness and guilt \nSESSION 2: STRATEGIES FOR CAREGIVER MENTAL HEALTH & WELL-BEING MARCH 7 TO 28\, 2023 (Tuesdays from 12 PM to 1PM EST)\nWeek 1: Become a mindful caregiver\nWeek 2: The self-compassionate caregiver\nWeek 3: Find your caregiver strengths\nWeek 4: Time for self-care while caregiving \nSeeing this past FEBRUARY 7\, 2023? You can still sign-up for any of the remaining live webinars! \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://ourhearthub.ca/event/ontario-caregiver-organization-scale-program/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220502T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T045800
CREATED:20220419T183546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T183546Z
UID:10000049-1651518000-1651521600@ourhearthub.ca
SUMMARY:Shaking it Up! The latest on salt and other HF research discoveries
DESCRIPTION:Registrants will be entered to win 1 of 4 Heart Hub T-Shirts! The draw will be held at the end of the event.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nJoin Dr. Heather Ross\, registered dietician Margaret Brum and nurse practitioner Stella Kozuszko for this free patient-moderated session. The webinar will cover innovations in heart failure research\, in particular the latest findings on sodium and diet\, and will also highlight the importance of patient participation in research and ways to get involved. Participants questions and input are welcome. \nPLUS get a sneak preview of the new Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research patient education site.
URL:https://ourhearthub.ca/event/shaking-it-up-the-latest-on-salt-and-other-hf-research-discoveries/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211212
DTSTAMP:20260417T045800
CREATED:20211027T181159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T021128Z
UID:10000047-1639094400-1639267199@ourhearthub.ca
SUMMARY:Ted Rogers Centre 2021 Heart Failure Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for Canada’s largest conference on heart failure! To register or learn more\, visit the Ted Rogers Centre Heart Failure Symposium webpage.
URL:https://ourhearthub.ca/event/ted-rogers-centre-2021-heart-failure-symposium/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T045800
CREATED:20210914T202326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T202600Z
UID:10000046-1634216400-1634227200@ourhearthub.ca
SUMMARY:ECHO Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Join the Translational Biology and Engineering Program (TBEP) for a special event where five start-ups in the cardiovascular health sector will compete live for up to $250\,000 before a panel of judges and a virtual audience. \nThe five competing teams have been selected from the Entrepreneurship for Cardiovascular Health Opportunities (ECHO) program\, created by TBEP at the University of Toronto and the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research\, in partnership with the Health Innovation Hub (H2i). \nWhen: October 14\, 2021 from 1:00-4:00 pm EST\nWhere: Online – all are welcome to be part of the live virtual audience! Visit the event page to learn more and register – space is limited so reserve your spot soon!\nSpecial guest: TRANSFORM HF is pleased to partner with ECHO on a fireside chat with a global health tech leader. Stay tuned for more details!
URL:https://ourhearthub.ca/event/echo-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:Virtual
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