by Darin Kachanoski | Mar 2, 2026 | Article, Events
Strengthening Hearts Together: Highlights from the 2026 Mega Heart Event Every February, we celebrate Heart Month by focusing on the wellness of our community. This year, we were honored to host the third annual Mega Heart Event at the Wellness Institute, in...
by Darin Kachanoski | Feb 20, 2026 | Article
We are proud to share a recent interview featuring one of our own experts, Allister McNabb. In this 4.5-minute segment, Allister joins Ryan from U Multicultural to discuss practical strategies for integrating exercise into a busy life and why “keeping it...
by Darin Kachanoski | Jan 9, 2026 | Article
The Wellness Institute is proud to support the Food Access Bus (FAB), a vital new pilot project helping seniors in our Seven Oaks community access fresh, affordable groceries with ease. For many seniors, the simple act of grocery shopping can be a significant...
by Darin Kachanoski | Dec 17, 2025 | Article
Today, Jemalyn Ayodoc has colour in her cheeks and speaks so positively that you wouldn’t guess that it was just a year ago that she was in hospital for heart surgery. In fact, other than having developed gestational diabetes with her last pregnancy, the mother of...
by Darin Kachanoski | Dec 16, 2025 | Research
At the Wellness Institute, we are committed to providing programs and services that meet our members’ health needs, grounded in the most recent scientific evidence. To help us continue this mission, the Chronic Disease Innovation Centre is launching a new pilot study,...
