Heart And Stroke Foundation Of Ontario is a
Core Health Care Charity located in Toronto, ON.
Services Provided by Heart And Stroke Foundation Of Ontario
1. Funds researchers working in universities, hospitals and research institutes across Ontario 2. Provides the public with health information and education programs on preventing and managing heart disease and stroke 3. Provides culturally-appropriate risk awareness and health education materials to diverse groups at increased risk of heart disease and stroke such as risk factor screening clinics for South Asian women and People of African Descent 4. Provides professional education programs such as Heat & Stroke Clinical Update, Stroke Collaborative and lectureship to keep healthcare providers up to date on the latest research and clinical best practices. 5. Advocates for positive social change on issues such as widespread access to AEDs and CPR/AED training through municipalities & local EMSs. 6. Leads as team of Health Promotion Specialists to engage communities and partner with local health care providers and government to advance the health of Ontarians by identifying and understanding local health issues and needs. 7. Provides eTools to help Ontarians identify risk factors and manage issues like high blood pressure and achieving a health weight through tailored information and support.
