About Us

 

Our Mission and What We Do

The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Prince Edward Island is governed by a volunteer board of directors representing a number of communities across PEI, who bring expertise from diverse fields and disciplines. This hard-working and committed group of individuals share our passion for improving the health of Islanders of all ages, and from all walks of life. 

Heart and stroke education

  • Heart to Heart – cardiac education and support program for individuals learning to live with heart disease
  • Change of Heart - cardiac  rehab program offered twice a year in Summerside, three times a year in Charlottetown. Participants must have physician referral and undergo a risk assessment conducted by the Change of Heart Coordinator
  • Professional Development Grants – awarded to health care professionals attending cardiovascular workshops

Community-based initiatives

  • Healthy Living Strategy – the foundation is a lead partner in this province-wide coordinated effort to address chronic disease risk factors

Click here to access ouir 2009 Annual Report in PDF format.

HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2009-2010

Chair

Mr. Jonathan Ross

Past Chair/Chair Governance Committee

Mrs. Wilma Hambly

Chair Finance Committee

Mr. Jason Roberts

Federation Board Representative

Mrs. Helen Flynn

 Directors

 Mr. Matthew Bradley

 

Mrs. Heather Cutliffe

 

Dr. Ed Harrison

 

Mr. Bill Lea

 

Mr. Gordon MacKay

 

 Mrs. Cindy Walker

The Heart and Stroke Foundation relies heavily on our amazing cadre of volunteers who perform many tasks for us, from serving on our Board of Directors and committees, to assisting with local health fairs to providing clerical support in the office. However, our staff should also be recognized for the part they play on a day-to-day basis in enabling our work.

HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND STAFF 

CEO/Executive Director

Charlotte Comrie

Accounting/Administration

Lynda MacDonald

Health Promotion Coordinators

Susan Taylor-McConnell (P/T)

Sarah Crozier

Events Coordinator

Sue Platts

Development Coordinator

Tammy Carragher-Gallant

Administration

Lynn Ellsworth (P/T)