| Program: | FrancoForme | ||
| Organization: |
University of Ottawa Heart Institute |
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| Description of Services: |
Program designed to help reduce cardiovascular risk factors * a mentor will provide personalized, confidential and free intervention plan to achieve a better heart healthy lifestyle
A full evaluation of risk factors is done at the beginning and at the end of the three month program during which a mentor will call or email participants, at a chosen frequency, to monitor progress and provide information on exercise, nutrition, smoking cessation (if needed) and stress management |
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | None | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Franco-Ontarians 18 years and older who have one or more risk factors for heart disease, or those who have cardiovascular disease | ||
| Application: | Referral form available on the website * medical referral by family physician or nurse practitioner is needed | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | French | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Eastern Ontario | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 613-696-7000 ext 19270 | ||
| Fax: | 613-696-7106 | ||
| Email: | francoforme@ottawaheart.ca | ||
| Website: | francoforme.ca | ||
| Address: |
40 Ruskin St, Room H2330 Ottawa, ON K1Y 4W7 |
Map | |
| Intersection: | Parkdale Ave and Carling Ave | ||
| Hours: | Mon-Fri 9am-5pm | ||
| Executives: |
Robert Beanlands - President and Chief Executive Officer rbeanlands@ottawaheart.ca |
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| Contacts: |
Marc Laflamme - Physiotherapist/Regional Coordinator mlaflamme@ottawaheart.ca Jennifer Harris - Clinical Manager 613-696-7000 ext 15240 |
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 4/24/2025 |