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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Apr 16, 2024, 20:42 ET Federal Budget 2024 hits the spot with $1-billion for national school food program

Heart & Stroke also applauds federal government's pharmacare funding pledge and vape tax hike OTTAWA, ON, April 16, 2024 /CNW/ - Heart & Stroke is thrilled the 2024 Federal Budget includes funding...

Apr 03, 2024, 06:00 ET 15 Indigenous scholars win funding for heart and brain research initiatives

The recipients represent outstanding Indigenous master's and doctoral scholars from across the country TORONTO, April 3, 2024 /CNW/ - Heart & Stroke, along with Brain Canada and the Canadian...

Apr 01, 2024, 14:39 ET Eat, think and be merry: A national school nutrition program will help kids thrive

Heart & Stroke applauds commitment to children's health in federal government's pre-budget announcement OTTAWA, ON, April 1, 2024 /CNW/ - Heart & Stroke applauds the federal government's announcement ...

Mar 26, 2024, 17:38 ET 2024 Ontario budget proposes funding to reinforce tobacco and vape controls

Heart & Stroke looks forward to these first steps to improve Ontarians' health TORONTO, March 26, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the Government of Ontario confirmed its commitment to address much-needed tobacco ...

Mar 20, 2024, 19:44 ET Heart & Stroke lauds federal government's plan to stop nicotine pouches from getting into the hands of Canada's youth

Health Minister Mark Holland vows to prevent Big Tobacco from addicting the next generation of young people OTTAWA, ON, March 20, 2024 /CNW/ - Heart & Stroke congratulates the federal government on...

Mar 07, 2024, 06:00 ET A lifetime of risks: addressing women's heart and brain health at every stage

New Heart & Stroke campaign supports awareness, assessment and action TORONTO, March 7, 2024 /CNW/ - Heart & Stroke has launched a multi-year awareness and education campaign to support women's heart ...

Feb 29, 2024, 14:42 ET Heart & Stroke applauds federal government's introduction of pharmacare legislation, looks forward to expanding plan in future to include essential drugs

Today's announcement the first step toward equal access to lifesaving drugs OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - Heart & Stroke congratulates the federal government for introducing pharmacare...

Feb 14, 2024, 07:00 ET National poll finds nearly 1 in 4 people in Canada report measures such as skipping doses, splitting pills, not filling prescriptions due to cost

Two largest health charity patient organizations call on federal government to table pharmacare now , Feb. 14, 2024 /CNW/ - Heart & Stroke and the Canadian Cancer Society are calling on the federal...

Feb 01, 2024, 05:00 ET Highs and lows: More cardiac arrests are occurring and few survive

Heart & Stroke report highlights the fast action needed to save more lives TORONTO, Feb. 1, 2024 /CNW/ - According to a new report from Heart & Stroke, the number of cardiac arrests in Canada is...

Nov 21, 2023, 17:37 ET Heart & Stroke Applauds Draft Legislation to Recoup Cost of Smoking

Federal government taps Big Tobacco to pay for tobacco control strategy OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 21, 2023 /CNW/ - Heart & Stroke lauds the federal government for proposing an amendment of the Tobacco and...

Nov 16, 2023, 06:00 ET Nineteen Black scholars in Canada to receive inaugural funding awards

These outstanding doctoral and master's students are engaged in important heart and/or brain research TORONTO, Nov. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - Heart & Stroke, along with Brain Canada and the Canadian...

Nov 02, 2023, 19:12 ET Heart & Stroke applauds Ontario government for opting into vape tax

Provincial plans to join federal government's tax will help protect Ontario's youth from the harms of vaping TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - Heart & Stroke celebrates the Ontario government's...

Oct 18, 2023, 05:00 ET What we don't know can hurt us when it comes to heart and brain health

Heart disease and stroke touches half of Canadians but knowledge is lacking TORONTO, Oct. 18, 2023 /CNW/ - According to a new Heart & Stroke poll* many Canadians do not know enough about heart...

Oct 04, 2023, 06:00 ET Women's heart and brain health advancing thanks to $10M research funding

Research networks will address risk factors, diagnosis and treatment of heart and brain conditions among women TORONTO, Oct. 4, 2023 /CNW/ - Heart & Stroke, along with the Canadian Institutes of...

Oct 03, 2023, 07:15 ET Privacy loophole leaving kids exposed to fast food ads served up right to their digital devices

Parents won't be "loving it" when children targeted by junk food marketers, researchers warn OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 3, 2023 /CNW/ - A gap in online privacy protection is leaving Canadian children...

Aug 02, 2023, 12:00 ET Heart & Stroke congratulates the Quebec government on banning vape flavours

Regulations will help beat the scourge of youth vaping MONTREAL, Aug. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - Heart & Stroke is pleased with the Cabinet's approval of new regulations on vaping products. As announced today...

Jul 17, 2023, 07:00 ET Congenital heart disease team grants to drive interdisciplinary research collaboration

New research funding will enable optimal wellness and health outcomes for people living with CHD, their families, and caregivers TORONTO, July 17, 2023 /CNW/ - Heart & Stroke, together with Brain...

Jun 13, 2023, 07:00 ET Heroic Paw Patrol pups and fun-loving Trix Rabbit are influencing children's preferences for unhealthy foods

Cartoon characters in food ads sway kids toward unhealthy options, new research finds OTTAWA, ON, June 13, 2023 /CNW/ - From goofy SpongeBob SquarePants to cackling Count Chocula, new research points ...

Jun 01, 2023, 05:00 ET New report: Women's mental health is threatened after stroke

Depression and anxiety are more common in women but services and supports are lacking TORONTO, June 1, 2023 /CNW/ - A new report from Heart & Stroke reveals that women are being harder hit by...

May 31, 2023, 09:50 ET Heart & Stroke applauds bold new tobacco packaging and labelling regulations

Health warnings on individual cigarettes is a global first OTTAWA, ON, May 31, 2023 /CNW/ - Heart & Stroke commends Health Canada's precedent-setting announcement requiring health warnings directly...

May 02, 2023, 06:00 ET Get moving to beat heart disease and stroke during the 36th annual Ride for Heart

Register for free, get active and fundraise to save lives during the month-long virtual campaign. TORONTO, May 2, 2023 /CNW/ - Thousands of people from across Canada are gearing up to ride, walk or...

Apr 27, 2023, 11:30 ET Canadian Women's Heart Health Summit unites experts for action to address gaps in women's care

Largest conference in the world dedicated to women's heart, brain and vascular health kicks off in Vancouver. VANCOUVER, BC, April 27, 2023 /CNW/ - National and international experts, health...

Apr 25, 2023, 17:39 ET Health Canada takes kids' health to heart with nutrition policy update

Restricting advertising of food and beverages will protect kids, help parents OTTAWA, ON, April 25, 2023 /CNW/ - Heart & Stroke welcomes the much-anticipated policy update and consultations from...

Apr 25, 2023, 09:00 ET Ten grants totalling $1 million awarded to support the future of clinical stroke research

The new program provides vital seed funding through Brain Canada, Heart & Stroke, and Canadian Stroke Consortium partnership OTTAWA, ON, April 25, 2023 /CNW/ - Brain Canada, Heart & Stroke, and the...

Apr 19, 2023, 10:55 ET Heart & Stroke celebrates proposed ban on vaping flavours in Quebec

Limits on nicotine concentration, tank size and product appearance will also help beat youth vaping MONTREAL, April 19, 2023 /CNW/ - Heart & Stroke welcomes the introduction of draft regulations...

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