HER HEART MATTERS
At WSAC, we are committed to supporting the health and well-being of our community, particularly in the area of women’s heart health.
We’re excited to share valuable resources and information from the Canadian Women’s Heart Health Centre, with whom we’ve partnered on important initiatives such as our Toonie Talk on Women’s Heart Health in 2024 and the Her Heart Matters initiative in February 2025.
LATEST NEWS FROM THE CANADIAN WOMEN’S HEART HEALTH CENTRE
Education
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What makes women different when it comes to heart health
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Risk factors unique to women
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Diagnosis and treatment options
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And more!
Programs
CardioPrevent® is a heart health program that helps people with risk factors lower their chances of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD). The program accepts individuals who are at moderate to high risk for CVD. Participation requires referral by a physician or nurse practitioner, and results are shared with the referring physician to support the coordination of care.
Tools & Resources
Browse through their various tools and resources to learn more about women’s heart health and how you can manage your health.
Women@Heart program
This is a peer support program led by women with heart disease, for women with heart disease that aims to create a caring environment for women to learn from each other and support one another on the road to recovery.
About the Canadian Women’s Heart Health Centre
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Conducting women-specific heart health research
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Enhancing care in the prevention and treatment of heart disease in women
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Improving outcomes for women
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Raising awareness of heart disease in women through advocacy and education
