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Our Mission and What We Do
The Heart and Stroke Foundation is governed by a volunteer advisory board 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
- Caring for Caregivers - open to anyone caring for a stroke survivor. Meets first Monday of each month from 1:30 - 3:00pm at Four Neighbourhoods Community Health Centre, 152 St. Peter's Road, Charlottetown. There is no cost to attend.
- 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
HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OFFICERS & DIRECTORS 2010-2011
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Chair
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Mr. Jason Roberts
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Past Chair & Federation Board representative
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Mr. Jonathan Ross
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Chair Governance Committee
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Mr. Matthew Bradley
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Chair Health Promotion Committee
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Mrs. Helen Flynn
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Chair Research Policy & Planning Committee (RPPAC)
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Dr. Ed Harrison
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Chair Research Policy & Planning Committee (RPPAC)
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Dr. Ed Harrison
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DIRECTORS
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Mrs. Wilma Hambley
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Mrs. Sarah (Cindy) Walker
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Mrs. Heather Tedford
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Mrs. Heather Cutcliffe
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Kate Zarins
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Donna Hassard
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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 STAFF 2010-2011
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Chief Executive Officer
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Charlotte Comrie
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Accounting and Administration
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Lynda MacDonald
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Development Coordinator
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Justin Hughes |
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Health Promotion Coordinator
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Sarah Crozier
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| Special Events Coordinator/Health Promotion Assistant |
Melissa Lafrance |
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Data Entry (P/T)
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Krysta Gillis
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Administration (P/T)
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Lynn Ellsworth
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Health Promotion Coordinator (P/T)
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Rachel Garcia
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| Coordinator, PEI Tobacco Reduction Alliance (PETRA) (P/T) |
Tammy Carragher-Gallant |
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Communications Manager (P/T contract)
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Sharon Hollingsworth
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