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Heart Health Program

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40 Goodall St
Dryden
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807-223-7406
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Fax: 807-223-7462
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iconPath www.drydenfht.com/heart-health
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Office: Mon-Tue 8 am-8 pm, Wed-Fri 8 am-4 pm


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Last update: Apr 2, 2026: Suggest an edit
Application
  • All services/programs require registration/appointment but not a referral

  • Nursing Station clinic and Shopper's Drug Mart clinic operate on a drop-in basis


Cardiac Education Program: Requires a Physician/Nurse Practitioner referral
Eligibility / Target Population
No restrictions
Fees
None; Most services covered by OHIP
Languages
English
Accessibility
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Description of Services:
  • Offers blood pressure monitoring and education
  • Educates individuals about high blood pressure (hypertension) to understand the risks and strategies for lowering blood pressure
    • Provides education and information for:
    • Self-monitoring of blood pressure and management through diet, exercise, stress reduction and smoking cessation
    • Cholesterol management
    • Congestive heart failure (CHF)
    • Stroke prevention
    Cardiac Education Program
    • Offers post event cardiac education
    • Includes individual assessment, education and support
    • Develops treatment/education goals for each person and reviews recent event, heart health, blood pressure management and medication use
    • Offers nutrition and healthy lifestyle education with Registered Dietitian
    • Conducts weekly group educational sessions
    Last Updated: Apr 2, 2026: Suggest an edit