Southlake first hospital to use new cardiac catheter
      Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket became the first hospital world-wide this past week to treat a patient using a new cardiac catheter for use in electrophysiology (EP) studies- a specialized procedure to diagnose and treat conditions associated with rhythm disturbances of the heart.
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Free quit smoking help
      The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in partnership with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is offering a free 3-hour STOP Smoking Workshop and free nicotine replacement therapies - the patch, gum or inhaler - for a 10-week period for eligible, daily smokers, 18 and older.
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Prostate Cancer Information Night
      A Prostate Cancer information night will be presented by the Prostate Cancer Support Group, Man to Man, Barrie Chapter, at the RVH Auditorium, 201 Georgian Drive in Barrie, on Tuesday, April 10th from 7 - 9pm. Three Barrie Urologists will be the guest speakers for the evening. Admission is free an...
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