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Surgery to treat life-threatening heart rhythms now available at Osler

Members of Osler’s Cardiology team got a ‘thumbs up’ from patient Ryan Siddle before performing the hospital’s first-ever implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) surgery at Brampton Civic Hospital.

Siddle, 41, who is recovering after a smooth surgery, said he was happy to have been a part of this milestone moment for the hospital, which allowed him to access this potentially life-saving procedure, close to home.

Osler Electrophysiologist Dr. Amelia Ciofani, who performed Siddle’s surgery on...

Q & A with Osler’s Black History Month Committee

February is Black History Month – an opportunity to highlight the voices, expertise and stories of Black colleagues and community members.

We spoke with Jezel Wilson, Clinical Extern Coordinator, and Shâdé Chatrath, Registered Midwife, to learn more about Osler's Black History Month Committee, its initiatives and future goals, and the importance of representation in health care.

Tell me about the Black History Month Committee.

Jezel: The Black History Month Committee was formed to celebrate Black...

Dr. Raco’s guide to eating your way to a healthy heart

When it comes to the heart, taking preventative measures in your everyday life can make all the difference. This can take the form of small decisions and minor changes to your lifestyle, like getting moderate exercise and adequate sleep, managing stress, and of course, eating healthy.

We spoke with Osler Cardiologist, Dr. Dominic Raco, for his top recommendations for eating our way to a healthy heart.

First thing’s first, adapt your diet in a sustainable way

If you are going to make changes, it’s...

Qigong and mental health: How movement can impact mood

Qigong is a type of mindfulness exercise developed thousands of years ago as a part of traditional Chinese medicine. It involves using exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being.

A few years ago, Valerie Alexander, a Recreation Therapist at Osler, was inspired to incorporate Qigong into her recreation therapy programming in Brampton Civic’s inpatient mental health program. She saw firsthand the incredible impact...

Dr. Allard’s five tips to a healthy heart

Dr. Marc Allard, MD, FRCPC, is William Osler Health System’s (Osler) physician lead for inpatient cardiac care. Dr. Allard completed his cardiology training at the University of Toronto and he has been a member of the Osler team since 2007.

The risk of developing heart disease can be significantly lowered by carefully managing risk factors and changing lifestyle choices. Follow these tips to a strong and healthy heart:

Choose a healthy diet

Eating a well-balanced diet that includes lots of fruits...