Women's Heart Health Forum & Health Fair!
Heart disease and stroke is the leading cause of death for women in Canada, yet the majority of women don't know that they are at risk.
Join leading cardiac experts from the Providence Heart + Lung Institute at St. Paul's Hospital for an interactive discussion about women's heart health in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation's The Heart Truth campaign.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (doors open at 9:00 a.m.)
Health fair: 11:30 - 1:30
New Lecture Theatre, Level 1
St. Paul's Hospital, 1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver
Topics will include:
• The journey from symptoms to treatment
• Pregnancy & heart health
• Coping with the risk factors of heart disease: a woman's perspective
• What is a woman to do? Preventing cardiovascular disease in women
For more information on the speakers click here.
Visit the Health Fair!
After the forum, have your risk factors assessed & speak with experts from our Heart Centre. Ask your questions to our dietitians, exercise therapists, psychologists and other experts. Learn about different risk factors and how you can improve your heart health!
The forum is free to the public but space is limited. Registration is advised.
RSVP: [email protected] or 604-806-9139.
The Providence Heart + Lung Institute is a proud sponsor of: