Rapids Family Health Team - Heart Failure Self-Management Program - SW Stroke Network

Application

Referral from primary care provider, specialist, or Sarnia-Lambton Heart Failure Clinic

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Adults diagnosed with heart failure

Fees

Covered by OHIP

Executives

Lynn Laidler - Executive Director

Languages

English ; French ; Many other languages

Language Note

For 1:1 appointments, French and 240+ other languages offered via medical translation service

Area(s) Served

Sarnia-Lambton and surrounding communities

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

10-week group education & exercise program tailored to your individual needs.

Each session lasts 2 hours (1 hour education, 1 hour exercise).

Work on strengthening your heart and learning ways to self-manage your heart failure, including action planning, stress management, nutrition, self-monitoring, and signs you need to seek medical attention.

*This program is also a part of the Sarnia-Lambton Heart Failure Clinic.

One-on-one education appointments also available as needed.