The Canadian Women’s Heart Health Centre (CWHHC) at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) is working to change the women’s heart health landscape in Canada.
CWHHC is dedicated exclusively to:
- Conducting women-specific heart and vascular health research.
- Enhancing care and improving outcomes in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease in women
- Raising awareness of heart disease in women through advocacy and education.
CWHHC delivers local and national initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for women who are at risk or living with heart and vascular diseases.
Our vision
To improve women’s cardiovascular health through leadership in care, education, and research related to cardiovascular disease prevention and management.
Strategic goals
- Grow reach and impact of women’s cardiovascular health programs through regional and national partnerships.
- Develop leadership in women’s cardiovascular health through training, education, and certification.
- Expand funding for primary research in women’s cardiovascular health.
The Canadian Women’s Heart Health Centre is funded by the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation.
Canadian Women's Heart Health Centre (CWHHC): @email
Location
University of Ottawa Heart institute
Prevention and Wellness Centre
40 Ruskin Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1Y 4W7
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