MEDTalks (Healthy Hearts: Risks & Prevention)

MEDTalks is a health education speaker series exploring current and emerging trends in medicine. Hosted by the Southern Medical Program at UBC Okanagan, join researchers and health professionals as they share their insights and expertise on how to enhance your overall health.

On Monday, November 4th, 2024, Drs. Kurt Hoskin and Emmanuelle Massie present Healthy Hearts: Risks & Prevention. Registration is required. In-person and virtual options are available. No cost to attend.

Presentation overview

In Canada, heart disease is the second leading cause of death after cancer and a leading cause of hospitalization. Approximately, 1 in 12 Canadian adults live with diagnosed heart disease. Early detection and management of medical conditions can help reduce the health risks. (Source: Public Health Agency of Canada)

Learn from local medical experts about cardiovascular risk factors and the benefits of exercising and rehabilitation.

Register to attend

For more info, visit the MEDTalks webpage or  contact smp.news@ubc.ca.

Presenters

Dr. Kurt Hoskin Dr. Kurt Hoskin is a Kelowna-based cardiologist and Clinical Instructor with the UBC Faculty of Medicine’s Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology. Dr. Hoskin is a Southern Medical Program alumni and completed his residency training in internal medicine and cardiology at UBC.
Dr. Emmanuelle Massie Dr. Emmanuelle Massie is a Kelowna-based cardiologist. She completed her medical degree and residency training in internal medicine and cardiology at the University of Montreal. In addition, Dr. Massie completed a fellowship in echocardiography at McGill University and a fellowship in heart failure in Geneva, Switzerland.