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Schedule of Events 2026
Blood Pressure 101 – Are you Checking Your Blood Pressure Properly?
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Participants will learn the importance of measuring their blood pressure accurately at home. Jacqueline L. Hay (PhD – candidate), CSEP, Clinical Exercise Physiologist) will discuss common mistakes and how physical activity impacts readings. This session provides tools for monitoring blood pressure with confidence and information on programs that support heart health.
Blood Pressure Clinic
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Take control of your heart health at our Blood Pressure Clinic. Our qualified student nurses will provide free screenings to help you monitor your blood pressure and identify potential risks. Be sure to check your blood pressure and ensure it is within a healthy range.
Heartfelt High Tea
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Social connection plays an important role in maintaining a healthy heart. Join us in the café for a light high tea, with finger sandwiches, dainties, a variety of teas, and live music performed by a duet. Come on your own or with your fellow Reh-Fit members, and join us as we Reh-Fit Together. Space is limited, so please register to reserve your spot.
GLP-1 Medications are Changing the Landscape of Cardiovascular Care
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Pharmacist Tony Sacco will examine the emerging evidence on GLP (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) receptor agonists and their role in lowering cardiovascular risk, enhancing metabolic health, and aiding long-term heart protection. This session will cover: How GLP-1 medications affect cardiovascular pathways, reduce major events, impact blood pressure, cholesterol, inflammation, and endothelial health. Important for people with heart disease, diabetes, or obesity. Clinicians learn about long-term cardiac protection. Emerging research in cardiometabolic medicine.
Matters of the Heart
Wednesday, February 18
What’s the Difference Between Triglycerides and LDL?
Presenters: Skyler Eastman and Alex Pearson
Learn what LDL and triglycerides really mean on your bloodwork, how they differently impact your heart and metabolic health, and what you can do to improve both.
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Heart Risks and Benefits of Weight Loss Drugs
Presenters: Magda Zawadka and Parisa Selseleh
An evidence-based look at GLP-1 weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy — exploring their cardiovascular benefits, potential risks, and who may be an appropriate candidate.
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Vaccines and Heart Safety
Presenters: Hongru Ren and Andres Griborio-Guzman
Separate fact from fear as we review the latest evidence on vaccines, heart inflammation, and what cardiac patients should know about staying protected.
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Out of Sync: Shift Work & Circadian Disruption on Cardiovascular Health
Friday, February 20, 2026
Due to a scheduling conflict, this presentation has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Mind-Heart Interactions: Psychological Factors in Cardiovascular Disease
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Dr. George Kaoukis, a licensed psychologist, will discuss how negative emotions and thoughts influence physiological processes and behaviours that cause cardiovascular disease (CVD) and poor outcomes after cardiac events. The talk will cover stress responses, warning signs, stress-related personality styles, and ways to reduce psychological risk for CVD.
Cooking Demonstration - Heart Healthy Treats
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Are you tired of coming up with quick, easy, nutritious meals? Healthy cooking does not have to be onerous or time-consuming. Come out for an hour of fun in the kitchen as we prepare a delicious light meal, which you can put in your box of recipes for use at a later date. Don't miss our Cooking Demonstration on Heart Healthy Treats—it's guaranteed to inspire nutritious food choices!
Heart Valve Check Day
Thursday, February 26, 2026
We are thrilled to once again offer this unique event, designed by Heart Valve Voice Canada. It’s an opportunity to learn about the importance of early detection for heart valve disease, particularly for those 60 and older. Physicians will be available to provide check-ups.