PACE Cardiology News

Ever wonder how often you should wash your face mask? To help prevent COVID-19, experts suggest washing your homemade face mask after every use. Either toss it in the next batch of laundry or hand wash with hot soapy water, rinse and hang to dry in the sun. #facemask #COVID #cardiology #Barrie #Newmarket #Orillia

https://bit.ly/37Cbcvi Face masks must be worn at all PACE clinics. Here are some easy instructions on how to make your own. Both sewing and non-sewing versions are included.

Experiments Show Masks (Even Homemade Ones) May Protect Against COVID https://wb.md/3eejICU

A big shout out to Demi Parkes, who is the manager of our Barrie PACE Cardiology clinic. Along with other members of the PACE Cardiology team, Demi has been putting in long hours to help transition our offices to virtual care. Demi, who is also a nurse, is currently working in the Barrie office assisting […]

In our latest Pace Cardiology video, Dr. Brad Dibble discusses COVID-19 and if heart patients are at a greater risk.

Happy Valentine’s Day from PACE!

Let’s start the New Year off with some heart healthy resolutions. Tip # 2 — Exercise More Did you know that physical activity can be as beneficial to your heart as medication in many cases? With that in mind, it’s recommended that everyone exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, every day. So, try […]

Let’s start the New Year off with some heart healthy resolutions. Tip # 1 — Curb Your Drinking While several studies have linked the benefits of enjoying beverages like red wine in moderation, the correlation isn’t high enough to start drinking if you haven’t before. Excessive alcohol can increase the amount of fat you have […]

PACEMAKER UPDATE: With the recent opening of the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre’s expanded cardiac program, please be advised that Barrie now offers basic pacemaker implantation. All complex device implantation (ICDs, leadless, left bundle branch and His bundle pacing, as well as bi-ventricular / cardiac resynchronization therapy) will continue to be offered exclusively at Southlake, […]