Heather Ross (@hearthealthydoc) 's Twitter Profile
Heather Ross

@hearthealthydoc

Heart Failure Doctor, Division Head Cardiology Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, @TransformHF Co-Lead, Leader of TestYourLimits. Your life is worth 1 hour a day!!!

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TRANSFORM HF (@transformhf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The TRANSFORM HF team recently joined our partner Weeneebayko Area Health Authority to deliver #heartfailure clinics in Peawanuck, Moose Factory, and Moosonee. Bringing #healthcare closer to home for community members is at the heart of the work being done by Weeneebayko Area Health Authority and University Health Network. 🧵⬇️

The TRANSFORM HF team recently joined our partner <a href="/weeneebayko/">Weeneebayko Area Health Authority</a> to deliver #heartfailure clinics in Peawanuck, Moose Factory, and Moosonee.

Bringing #healthcare closer to home for community members is at the heart of the work being done by <a href="/weeneebayko/">Weeneebayko Area Health Authority</a> and <a href="/UHN/">University Health Network</a>. 

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TRANSFORM HF (@transformhf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

With a portable echocardiogram in tow, our team cared for 100+ community members and trialed a new digital sleep apnea screening device. Regular in-person visits, combined with Medly, virtual care, and remote management, support earlier detection and prevention of #heartfailure.

With a portable echocardiogram in tow, our team cared for 100+ community members and trialed a new digital sleep apnea screening device.

Regular in-person visits, combined with Medly, virtual care, and remote management, support earlier detection and prevention of #heartfailure.
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Dale Shippam celebrating 25 years post transplant. Gave thanks to his medical team, his team at home, and a minute of silence for his donor and their family.

Dale Shippam celebrating 25 years post transplant. Gave thanks to his medical team, his team at home, and a minute of silence for his donor and their family.
TRANSFORM HF (@transformhf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🩵 Remote #heartfailure management tools like Medly for Heart Failure have the power to save lives. CTV News' Donna Sound | CTV National News | Host/Emcee speaks with Darryl Hunter, Weeneebayko Area Health Authority patient, and our co-lead and Medly co-creator Dr. Ross about the app's incredible impact and potential. 👇 ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2…

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I was thrilled to join Roberta Scott from the AED Foundation of Ontario this summer to discuss the importance of #AED access in improving sudden cardiac arrest survival, especially in rural, remote & Indigenous communities. Follow the AED Foundation or Ontario to learn how #AEDSsavelives!

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⛰️ #TestYourLimits is gearing up for another expedition...and it's a BIG one! In 2023, we reached new heights in Ecuador, overcoming obstacles & celebrating team wins. This Nov. we have something extra special in store. Can you guess where we're going? ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=NpReQj…

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The countdown is on! In just 18 days, our #TestYourLimits team will embark on an EPIC 10-day journey as we climb, paddle, and cycle from summit to sea in New Zealand. Every step taken supports the fight against #heartdisease. Follow along: testyourlimits.ca

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Can't believe we're only days away from Test Your Limits' New Zealand trek. It's going to be a BIG one - full of challenging climbs, rafting & cycling in support of heart research. Looking forward to all the spectacular views ahead! 🚵‍♀️ Follow along: testyourlimits.ca

Can't believe we're only days away from Test Your Limits' New Zealand trek. It's going to be a BIG one - full of challenging climbs, rafting &amp; cycling in support of heart research. Looking forward to all the spectacular views ahead! 🚵‍♀️ Follow along: testyourlimits.ca
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Well. That was an eventful start….but the Test Your Limits gang is back together and headed for New Zealand!!! 🛫 You can join in on the adventure by following our expedition blog: testyourlimits.ca/category/blog-…

Well. That was an eventful start….but the Test Your Limits gang is back together and headed for New Zealand!!! 🛫 You can join in on the adventure by following our expedition blog: testyourlimits.ca/category/blog-…
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🛬 After a long journey, we finally made it to Christchurch, New Zealand. We dropped our bags and headed out into the beautiful city, wandering the local markets and stocking up on essentials (coffee & chocolate). Tomorrow it begins...testyourlimits.ca/2024/11/24/day…

🛬 After a long journey, we finally made it to Christchurch, New Zealand. We dropped our bags and headed out into the beautiful city, wandering the local markets and stocking up on essentials (coffee &amp; chocolate). Tomorrow it begins...testyourlimits.ca/2024/11/24/day…
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✅ Loosening the legs ✅ Taking in the views ✅ Checking the gear ✅ Trimming the packs (again and again) Next up: the mountains!! Don't forget to comment on our blog for your chance to win your own Test Your Limits gear: testyourlimits.ca/2024/11/25/day…

âś… Loosening the legs
âś… Taking in the views
âś… Checking the gear
âś… Trimming the packs (again and again)

Next up: the mountains!! Don't forget to comment on our blog for your chance to win your own Test Your Limits gear: testyourlimits.ca/2024/11/25/day…
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What a ride these last couple of days...from hiking with crampons in the snowy mountains to sliding into our wetsuits for the river rafting leg of our adventure. Really appreciate all your comments & words of encouragement. Here's the latest from the team: testyourlimits.ca/category/blog-…

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Our 60km ride in under 2 minutes. This was the "perfect" trail - stunning views AND on route to the best coffee shop in the world. đźšµ More on the blog: testyourlimits.ca/blog/

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After glacier followed by alpine rock, more glacier, climbing, more climbing, false summits, glacier, and more rock with crampons on, we all made it to the top of Kaitiaki Peak. We have done the Summit to Sea to Summit successfully!!!!! ➡️ testyourlimits.ca/2024/12/06/day…

After glacier followed by alpine rock, more glacier, climbing, more climbing, false summits, glacier, and more rock with crampons on, we all made it to the top of Kaitiaki Peak. We have done the Summit to Sea to Summit successfully!!!!! ➡️ testyourlimits.ca/2024/12/06/day…
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Well. Hard to believe we’ve come to the end of another #TestYourLimits expedition. Endlessly grateful for this incredible team, the mighty crew that has made it possible, and all of our amazing supporters along the way. Our final blog from New Zealand: testyourlimits.ca/blog/

Well. Hard to believe we’ve come to the end of another #TestYourLimits expedition. Endlessly grateful for this incredible team, the mighty crew that has made it possible, and all of our amazing supporters along the way. Our final blog from New Zealand:
testyourlimits.ca/blog/
Peter Munk Cardiac Centre (@pmunkcardiacctr) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In 1999, Dale Shippam received a heart transplant that saved his life. This month, at the age 72, he completed another Test Your Limits expedition, helping to raise $600,000 in support of heart health alongside #TeamUHN's Heather Ross. Read his story: tgam.ca/41yV6QP

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Really excited about a NEW Digital Health Equity in Heart Failure Fellowship. HF diagnosis & treatment, outreach clinics, digital health implementation, collaboration with community partners – all to increase equitable access to care. Learn more: deptmedicine.utoronto.ca/digital-health…

Really excited about a NEW Digital Health Equity in Heart Failure Fellowship. HF diagnosis &amp; treatment, outreach clinics, digital health implementation, collaboration with community partners – all to increase equitable access to care. Learn more: deptmedicine.utoronto.ca/digital-health…
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (@weeneebayko) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Please join us in congratulating our President and CEO, Lynne Innes for being awarded a King Charles III’s Coronation Medal for her dedication to improving healthcare services in our region. Read more on our website at: waha.ca/news/lynne-inn…

Please join us in congratulating our President and CEO, Lynne Innes for being awarded a King Charles III’s Coronation Medal for her dedication to improving healthcare services in our region.

Read more on our website at: waha.ca/news/lynne-inn…