Heart & Stroke

Life. We don’t want you to miss it. That’s why Heart & Stroke leads the fight to beat heart disease and stroke. We must generate the next medical breakthroughs, so Canadians don’t miss out on precious moments. Together, we are working to prevent disease, save lives and promote recovery through research, health promotion and public policy. Heartandstroke.ca

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Jun 10, 2022, 13:33 ET Heart & Stroke applauds new tobacco labelling regulations

Health warnings on individual cigarettes a world precedent OTTAWA, ON, June 10, 2022 /CNW/ - Heart & Stroke commends Health Canada's bold move to introduce health warnings directly on cigarettes,...

Jun 01, 2022, 06:00 ET More than thirty years of thinking big revolutionizes stroke care in Canada

Some gaps still exist as stroke continues to rise and more people are surviving stroke MONTREAL, June 1, 2022 /CNW/ - Stroke prevention, treatment and recovery has completely transformed over the...

May 19, 2022, 06:00 ET An apple a day to increase farmers' pay

First of its kind Canadian research shows that health-related nutrition policies benefit farmers financially MONTRÉAL, May 19, 2022 /CNW/ - New research from the Université de Montréal reveals...

May 09, 2022, 06:00 ET Get moving to beat heart disease and stroke at the 35th annual Manulife Heart & Stroke Ride for Heart

Register for free and give your health a boost with a new five-week health and wellness journey, presented by Manulife TORONTO, May 9, 2022 /CNW/ - The Manulife Heart & Stroke Ride for Heart is...

Apr 07, 2022, 20:37 ET Heart & Stroke applauds health-related measures in 2022 federal budget

A tax on vaping products will help keep them out of the reach of youth OTTAWA, ON, April 7, 2022 /CNW/ - Heart & Stroke is pleased to see several health promoting elements in the 2022 federal budget, ...

Mar 21, 2022, 06:00 ET Heart & Stroke and the Jacques de Champlain Foundation team up to advocate for improved public access to AEDs

Actor Robert Marien, a survivor of cardiac arrest, is the face of the campaign in Quebec MONTREAL, March 21, 2022 /CNW/ - Heart & Stroke, the Jacques de Champlain Foundation and actor Robert Marien,...

Feb 22, 2022, 15:23 ET OTF Grant helps students stay active through Jump Rope for Heart

TORONTO, Feb. 22, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, Heart & Stroke is recognizing the Ontario Trillium Foundation's (OTF) generous support to encourage children to stay physically active during the global pandemic ...

Feb 01, 2022, 05:00 ET Heart failure in Canada: complex, incurable and on the rise

A national action plan will increase access to diagnosis, care and support OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 1, 2022 /CNW/ - Heart failure is a serious and growing problem in Canada, putting a significant strain on...

Jan 20, 2022, 08:00 ET Long-standing partnership with Desjardins Group is critical in the fight to beat heart disease and stroke

TORONTO, Jan. 20, 2022 /CNW/ - Heart & Stroke is pleased to announce that the Desjardins Group has pledged its 11th year of partnership to fund life-saving research, education and other programs to...

Nov 23, 2021, 05:00 ET 100+ fishing vessels in Newfoundland & Labrador to be equipped with AEDs

Trained crew will be ready to act in a cardiac emergency at sea ST. JOHN'S, NL, Nov. 23, 2021 /CNW/ - The crew of 105 fishing vessels in Newfoundland and Labrador will be safer at sea now that each...

Oct 19, 2021, 05:00 ET New health expert survey reveals significant concern for people with heart disease or stroke

Essential cardiovascular care difficult to access and critical research delayed during pandemic with more consequences expected OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 19, 2021 /CNW/ - According to a new national survey*...

Sep 27, 2021, 06:00 ET Heart & Stroke Lottery returns with life-changing dream prizes!

Lottery proceeds support groundbreaking research in Ontario TORONTO, Sept. 27, 2021 /CNW/ - The Heart & Stroke Lottery is back and people in Ontario can win big while supporting life-saving heart...

Sep 16, 2021, 06:00 ET Josée Boudreault and A Jewel of Life celebrate their 5th year

From September 16 to October 30, new limited-edition bracelets benefiting Heart & Stroke will be on sale thanks to a partnership with the Jean Coutu network MONTREAL, Sept. 16, 2021 /CNW/ - Heart &...

Jun 18, 2021, 18:01 ET Less is more when it comes to nicotine levels in e-cigarettes

Heart & Stroke congratulates Health Canada for tightening regulations to protect youth OTTAWA, ON, June 18, 2021 /CNW/ - Heart & Stroke applauds Health Minister Patty Hajdu for finalizing regulations ...

Jun 15, 2021, 05:00 ET People with stroke, heart conditions want virtual care to continue post-pandemic

Use of technology holds promise but more to do to ensure equitable access OTTAWA, ON, June 15, 2021 /CNW/ - Virtual healthcare has potential to reduce the burden on the healthcare system and provide...

May 10, 2021, 05:00 ET Help beat heart disease and stroke at the 34th annual Manulife Heart & Stroke Ride for Heart

New app helps participants set challenges and meet both fitness and fundraising goals TORONTO, May 10, 2021 /CNW/ - From sea to sky, Heart & Stroke's premiere fundraising event, the Manulife Heart &...

Mar 12, 2021, 16:52 ET New active transportation fund literally a step in the right direction

Investments in sidewalks, paths and bike lanes will support daily physical activity OTTAWA, ON, March 12, 2021 /CNW/ - Heart & Stroke is thrilled with the federal announcement for a $400 million...

Feb 23, 2021, 09:00 ET CP renews its commitment to propel research breakthroughs

CALGARY, AB, Feb. 23, 2021 /CNW/ - Canadian Pacific (CP) and Heart & Stroke are teaming up to save lives and improve people's health across the country. Through its community investment program, CP...

Feb 22, 2021, 05:00 ET Artwork by Group of Seven member coveted item at first Heart & Stroke virtual auction

Quebecers are invited to help beat heart disease and stroke one bid at a time MONTREAL, Feb. 22, 2021 /CNW/ - Today, in the heart of Heart Month, Heart & Stroke launched its first-ever virtual...

Feb 16, 2021, 10:00 ET New joint campaign calls on feds to take immediate action on pharmacare

Health and labour groups aligned in push for universal access to prescription drugs OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 16, 2021 /CNW/ - Heart & Stroke, Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) and Canadian Federation of Nurses...
February is Heart Month, and after nearly 70 years, Heart & Stroke's signature fundraiser, the door-to-door Canvass goes 100% online

Feb 01, 2021, 05:00 ET February is Heart Month, and after nearly 70 years, Heart & Stroke's signature fundraiser, the door-to-door Canvass goes 100% online

COVID-19 pandemic accelerates ways to connect digitally with supporters and innovate TORONTO, Feb. 1, 2021 /CNW/ - Almost seven decades after its inception and hundreds of millions of dollars raised, ...

Jan 29, 2021, 11:00 ET New $6M Heart-Brain Connection IMPACT Award to accelerate discovery and transform care

OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 29, 2021 /CNW/ -Today, Brain Canada and Heart & Stroke announced that they have partnered to launch an innovative $6 million multi-disciplinary research competition in March 2021...

Dec 18, 2020, 16:02 ET Hat tip to Health Canada for proposal to cap nicotine levels in vapes

Heart & Stroke welcomes consultation and urges action on other measures to protect youth OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 18, 2020 /CNW/ - Heart & Stroke is pleased that Health Minister Patty Hajdu has announced a...

Nov 27, 2020, 05:00 ET Heart & Stroke wellness program beats hypertension

Partnerships and innovation produced material and measurable results and allowed program to adapt during pandemic TORONTO, Nov. 27, 2020 /CNW/ - Almost 4,600 individuals at risk of developing high...

Nov 24, 2020, 16:58 ET New Heart & Stroke national board chair brings digital savvy to help beat heart disease and stroke

TORONTO, Nov. 24, 2020 /CNW/ - Heart & Stroke is pleased to announce the appointment of Alison Twiner as Chair of its National Board of Directors. Twiner has served on the Heart & Stroke National...

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