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A perfect storm
The Heart and Stroke Foundation's 2010 Annual Report on Canadians' Health warns that a "perfect storm" of risk factors and demographic changes are converging to create an unprecedented burden on Canada's fragmented system of cardiovascular care, and no Canadian – young or old – will be left unaffected. Find out if you are you at risk and how your province ranked with our interactive map.

Warning: trans fat kills
Artificial trans fats preserve food but are extremely harmful to our heart health. Some food companies have taken strides in eliminating artificial trans fats – while others have not. Unfortunately, too many products continue to contain disturbingly high amounts of these fats – especially bakery products that children eat most often such as cakes, donuts and brownies. It’s time the federal government regulate the use of trans fat. Use our advocacy letter to send a strong message to the government today.

Heart and Stroke Foundation supports an Olympic legacy
Games-time volunteers participate in hands-on CPR training. The Foundation is supporting the cardiac safety of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics and Paralympic Winter Games by providing 10,000 CPR Anytime™ kits to train volunteers in life-saving CPR. Watch the video of the media event.

February is Heart Month and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of PEI has planned a roster of events that offer something for everyone. Whether you're a die hard hockey fan or your taste runs more to music, you're sure to find an event or two to attend. And...at the same time, you'll be supporting the Foundation's lifesaving work to reduce death and disability from heart disease and stroke on PEI. Click here for details.

In celebration of HEART MONTH 2010, Heart and Stroke Foundation of PEI supporters are invited to enjoy a dazzling evening of fine dining, entertainment and dancing!

Nortons Razzle Dazzle Red

Saturday, February 13

Razzle & Dazzle in Red with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of PEI at Nortons Razzle Dazzle Red. Reception gets underway at 6:00pm on Saturday, Feb. 13 at The Culinary Institute in Charlottetown with dinner at 7:00pm. Tickets are $150/$85 tax receipt. Download the ticket order form in PDF format. 

Heart and Stroke Foundation launches Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

Individuals who have had a heart attack or experienced heart surgery are invited to take the next step on the road to recovery by registering for the Heart and Stroke Foundation's Change of Heart program. Download the brochure in PDF format.