Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women globally. One Canadian woman dies every 16 minutes from cardiovascular disease.
Women’s Cardiovascular Health Initiative
It is time to transform cardiovascular health and the health system for women by addressing critical knowledge and care delivery gaps through a comprehensive approach to women's cardiovascular care across the lifespan.
The vision is to be a globally recognized center of excellence in women’s cardiovascular health care delivery, research, education, and knowledge translation.
The mission is to save women’s lives by preventing and treating cardiovascular disease in a more personalized and precise way.
The Numbers you Need to Know
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40%
Nearly 40% of Canadians are unaware of the significant impact of heart disease in women.
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16
Cardiovascular disease claims the life of 1 woman every 16 minutes in Canada.
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Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of hospitalization and premature death in women.
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2/3
In Canada, nearly 2/3 of heart disease and stroke clinical research has focused on men.
Join us in our programs for raising awareness, advocating for change and taking action.
Building Awareness Together: The Power of Community in Women’s Cardiovascular Health
When Calgarians come together we can make effective change. Join us in our programs to help bring women’s cardiovascular health to life.
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Women’s Leadership Program will comprise of diverse women community leaders who will help to identify activities to empower women/public about their cardiovascular health, fundraise for the women’s cardiovascular health initiative, and identify strategies for advocacy for all Albertan’s regardless of cultural background, social standing, or demographic identity.
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We will be active in bringing WCHI activities into their communities.
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Working together with hospital administration/government to provide education and a voice to ensure women's cardiovascular health is never in doubt.
It's time to transform Women's Cardiovascular Health.
We can't do it alone. We need the support of all Albertans to champion women's cardiovascular health. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference.