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Heart & Stroke news releases

News release: Heart & Stroke welcomes Ontario private members bill to create an AED registry

A private member’s bill was introduced to create an AED registry in Ontario. An AED registry connected to 9-1-1 dispatch will give those experiencing a cardiac arrest the best chance for survival.

News release: Making election promises a reality

Heart & Stroke ready to work with new government on pharmacare, vaping and nutrition

News release: ‘‘Cannabis may be legal, but we need to address the public health impact’’

It’s not the harmless, natural product it’s been marketed as, says Dr. Simpson of Queen’s University

News release: Better access to care and more education needed to improve lives of children living with stroke

Dr. Gabrielle deVeber says stroke is often unrecognized, untreated in children

News release: Technology as effective for post-stroke rehab as traditional care

New approaches urgently needed to address lack of access to therapy, experts say

Media advisory: The Canadian Stroke Congress in Ottawa, Oct. 3-5

Experts converge in Ottawa to shape the future direction of stroke

News release: New poll reveals overwhelming support for pharmacare

Canadians believe federal government responsible for ensuring universal access to medications

Position statements

Heart & Stroke positions on key health policy issues.

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Saturated fat, heart disease and stroke

What role do fats play in a healthy diet? See the latest research and learn how what’s needed to help Canadians eat healthier to reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke.
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Sugar, heart disease and stroke

Canadians consume too much added sugar and it’s harming our health. See Heart & Stroke recommendations for limiting sugar and how we can work together to make it happen.
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Dietary sodium, heart disease and stroke

Too much salt can cause your blood pressure to rise, increasing your risk of heart disease and stroke. See our recommendations for helping Canadians consume less sodium.
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