Events

Are you looking for information on managing type 2 diabetes?

Join us to learn about how the body works, targets for blood sugar management and how healthy eating habits can help manage diabetes. This class is the first module in a series of 3 modules.

Are you at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes? Have you been diagnosed with prediabetes? Join us for a 2 part program to learn more about healthy eating and lifestyle adjustment to help reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Finding it hard to get motivation to increase your physical activity? Do you feel overwhelmed implementing more movement in your day? Has your doctor advised you to increase your physical activity and exercise, but you are unsure how or where to start?

This 6-week group workshop series is aimed to help support patients who have difficulty implementing movement and physical activity in their day.  In the workshop, we will focus on broader thinking of what movement is, promote physical literacy

These sessions are interactive and offer a valuable opportunity to meet with members of your healthcare team who will be involved in your surgical care, as well as a volunteer who has experienced heart surgery at Sunnybrook. This class is directed to those who have seen their surgeon and are awaiting their heart surgery.

Upon completion of the session, participants should be able to:

Discuss the physical process before and after heart surgery
Have a better understanding of how to mana

Are you looking for more information on carbohydrate counting or exercise and diabetes? Join us to learn how to plan healthy meals using carbohydrate counting, how medications work to help with managing blood sugars and why activity is important for people managing diabetes.

Finding it hard to get motivation to increase your physical activity? Do you feel overwhelmed implementing more movement in your day? Has your doctor advised you to increase your physical activity and exercise, but you are unsure how or where to start?

This 6-week group workshop series is aimed to help support patients who have difficulty implementing movement and physical activity in their day.  In the workshop, we will focus on broader thinking of what movement is, promote physical literacy

These sessions are interactive and offer a valuable opportunity to meet with members of your healthcare team who will be involved in your surgical care, as well as a volunteer who has experienced heart surgery at Sunnybrook. This class is directed to those who have seen their surgeon and are awaiting their heart surgery.

Upon completion of the session, participants should be able to:

Discuss the physical process before and after heart surgery
Have a better understanding of how to mana

Are you looking for more information on how to read labels for diabetes and heart health?

Join us to learn about the basics of label reading and the importance of heart health and foot care in diabetes management.

Finding it hard to get motivation to increase your physical activity? Do you feel overwhelmed implementing more movement in your day? Has your doctor advised you to increase your physical activity and exercise, but you are unsure how or where to start?

This 6-week group workshop series is aimed to help support patients who have difficulty implementing movement and physical activity in their day.  In the workshop, we will focus on broader thinking of what movement is, promote physical literacy

At this 6-week workshop you will learn Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques that will help you to manage anxiety and improve mental well-being.

Participants should plan to attend all six sessions.

Dates: Thursdays, October 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2026 (6 weeks)
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon each session
Location:  at Sunnybrook Campus Room A1-21

This is an in-person workshop – masking may be required if policy changes at time of workshop

Please join us on Saturday October 24th, as we gather for Survivor Day! A day dedicated to connection, healing, and celebrating strength in survivors of burn injuries and necrotizing infections.

Keynote speaker:
Nancy Van Dorp – “Finding your Resiliency”

Throughout the day, participants will enjoy:

Inspirational recovery stories
Group sharing opportunities
Creative activities focused on recovery and wellness
A dedicated session for survivors of necrotizing infections

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These sessions are interactive and offer a valuable opportunity to meet with members of your healthcare team who will be involved in your surgical care, as well as a volunteer who has experienced heart surgery at Sunnybrook. This class is directed to those who have seen their surgeon and are awaiting their heart surgery.

Upon completion of the session, participants should be able to:

Discuss the physical process before and after heart surgery
Have a better understanding of how to mana