Heart Health

This series is for those who have had a heart attack, have heart disease, or are at risk. Risks include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes or pre-diabetes, or a family history of heart disease.

This is a 2-class series. Each month there is also one 2-hour class that includes class 1 and class 2 back-to-back. Physical Activity Essentials and Preparing for Success are also recommended for persons taking the Heart Health program.    

Upcoming Sessions

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Date: Friday, June 26, 2026
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 
Location: In-Person – Access River East, 975 Henderson Hwy  Winnipeg, MB R2K 4L7
Register: 204-938-5523

Date: Thursday, July 16 , 2026 Time: 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Wednesday September 9. 2026 Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Location: In-Person – Access Nor’West, 785 Keewatin Street R2X 3B9
Register: 204-938-5905

Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Register: 204-940-1150 ext. 6

Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
Location: In-Person – Access Winnipeg West, 280 Booth Dr. R3J 3R7
Register: 204-940-2539

Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2026
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
Location: In-Person – Access Winnipeg West, 280 Booth Dr. R3J 3R7
Register: 204-940-2539

Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2027
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 
Location: In-Person – Access Winnipeg West, 280 Booth Dr. R3J 3R7
Register: 204-940-2539

What will I learn?

  • Class 1 – Heart Health Essentials: Learn steps to prevent or manage high blood pressure, cholesterol, heart disease and stroke. 
  • Class 2 – Eating for Heart Health: Learn how to eat healthier to manage your risk of heart disease and stroke. Discover the truth about fat, salt, reading food labels, and planning balanced meals. 

Recorded classes in the Heart Health series can be found below:

If you have questions about anything discussed, please see the Guide for a live session to attend, or contact the health professional that referred you to this program. You can also ask questions of your doctor or other regular healthcare provider.

When this session is delivered live, 2 videos are typically shown. You may wish to watch them at the following links: 

  • The Heart and Circulatory System – How they Work, by Mayo Clinic: youtu.be/CWFyxn0qDEU
  • 23 and 1/2 hours: What is the single best thing we can do for our health?, by Dr. Mike Evans: youtu.be/aUaInS6HIGo

Resources

Date modified: 2026-06-25