Ottawa Heart Institute to unveil bold new strategy to combat cardiovascular disease

Pioneering initiative to be announced Sept. 16
September 9, 2025

OTTAWA, September 9, 2025 — Heart disease remains a leading cause of death in Canada — but that could be about to change.

Media are invited to a pivotal announcement as the Ottawa Heart Institute unveils its 2025–2030 strategic plan — a visionary, community-driven framework to better understand, prevent and treat cardiovascular disease locally and across Canada.

The announcement will include the launch of a pioneering initiative, setting the stage for a defining shift in cardiovascular prevention and care in Canada.

Date

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Time

11:30 a.m. (doors open at 11:15 a.m.)

Location

Prevention and Rehabilitation Centre (rehab track on 2nd level)
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
40 Ruskin Street
Ottawa, ON
K1Y 4W7

Streaming live via Zoom

Registration for the livestream is required.

Media contact

Leigh B. Morris
Communications Officer
Ottawa Heart Institute
613-316-6409 (cell)
lmorris@ottawaheart.ca