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November 4, 2024, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Zoom or UBC Clinical Academic Campus in Kelowna General Hospital

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.

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

Presenters:
Dr. Kurt Hoskin and Dr. Emmanuelle Massie are both Kelowna-based cardiologists. Dr. Hoskin, a Southern Medical Program alumnus, is a Clinical Instructor with UBC’s Division of Cardiology and completed his residency in internal medicine and cardiology at UBC. Dr. Massie earned her medical degree and residency in internal medicine and cardiology at the University of Montreal, followed by fellowships in echocardiography at McGill University and heart failure in Geneva, Switzerland.

Monday, November 4, 2024
7:00 to 8:00 pm
Clinical Academic Campus
Kelowna General Hospital
2312 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, BC

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Registration is required. In-person and virtual options are available. No cost to attend. For more information, visit the MEDTalks webpage or contact smp.news@ubc.ca.

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