Workshop description

The Cible Santé team from the CISSS de Laval runs a series of meetings on hypertension led by a nurse,  nutritionist and kinesiologist. The workshop goals are to help you: 

• Better understand hypertension (target values, measurement, causes, medication)
• Learn about the recommended diet for people with hypertension (salt, DASH diet, nutrition labels)
• Discover the importance of physical activity to manage hypertension (benefits, recommendations, precautions) 

Who are these workshops for?

Our workshops are for people aged 18 and over who have hypertension. To be eligible, you must reside, work or study in Laval or be followed by a doctor in Laval. 

You must have a referral from a health professional (doctor, nurse, kinesiologist, nutritionist, social worker).  Here is the  form to be completed by your health professional.

Workshop format 

• Several sessions held throughout the year
• The sessions are free
• Three 2-hour meetings
• Group format
• A recognized approach to help you
• Available at the  Laval Ambulatory Care Centre and the CLSC de Sainte-Rose
• Offered in French only

 Who do I contact for these services?

Call the program’s administrative officer

Phone: 450-978-8300 (option 1), ext. 13169.