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Cardiac Wellness Program at TLC gives patients a path forward

Cardiac Wellness Program participants have their vitals checked by UWindsor students at the Toldo Lancer Centre. Cardiac Wellness Program participants have their vitals checked by UWindsor students at the Toldo Lancer Centre.

After two serious heart events, retiree Tony Cimarosti is on the right track. His cardiologist is happy with the progress — and so is he.

Twice a week, Cimarosti, 66, attends the Cardiac Wellness Program at the Toldo Lancer Centre (TLC), working on his heart health alongside others who have gone through similar experiences.

“My cardiologist always gives me great reports,” he shared. “At every check-in, he tells me everything looks good and that he’ll see me next year. I like hearing that.”

Conference provides anti-racism strategies for health care providers

The 2024 Great Lakes Biennial Nursing Conference The 2024 Great Lakes Biennial Nursing Conference attracted over 100 attendees, showcased 40 health care presentations and posters, and featured Indigenous Research Chair and guest speaker, Dr. Holly Graham.

Over 100 guests attended the Great Lakes Biennial Nursing Conference, held on Nov. 23 at University of Windsor’s Vanier Hall.

Keynote speaker Holly Graham highlighted the impact of racism on the health outcomes of First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Peoples, and provided a practical approach to addressing racism in the health care setting utilizing her “CPR RACISM toolkit.”