iCON South Asian Health Forum: Healthy Living, Healthy Heart took place on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Delivered in Panjabi with simultaneous English interpretations available. Free to attend and boxed lunch was provided. Also, explore and interact with the various community partners present at the exhibit hall.
This hybrid (online and in-person) forum will engage with expert speakers. In this session participants will learn about:
- Introduction to heart disease
- Self-management tips on diet, mental health, and useful guidelines for healthy hearts
- Where and how to find help in the community
Expert Speakers and Sessions (please click talk title for more details and speakers name for recording link):
Introduction to Heart Disease
Dr. Baldev Sanghera, Family Physician
Coronary Artery Disease
Dr. Tarun Sharma, Cardiologist
Heart Rhythm and Structural Issues
Dr. Tarun Sharma, Cardiologist
Optimizing Self-Management and Family Support
Heart and Stroke, City of Surrey, Self-Management BC
Heart-Healthy Diet
Vineet Sidhu, Registered Dietitian
Reducing Stress and Focusing on Mental Wellness
Kashmir Besla, Registered Clinical Counsellor
Reducing your Cardiovascular Risk: Managing your Chronic Disease
Dr. Gulzar Cheema, Family Physician
Reducing your Cardiovascular Risk: At-Home Strategies
Harleen Kaur Chohan, Clinical Pharmacist
Surrey City Hall
Address: 13450 104 Ave, Surrey, BC
Date
Saturday, March 9, 2024
Time
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. PT
Format
View Online or In-Person at Surrey City Hall
Location
13450 104 Ave, Surrey, BC
Admission
Free to Attend
Language
Panjabi and English