Feb. 13, 2024: Wear Red Canada in Atlantic Canada: #HerHeartMatters: Cardiovascular Risk Across the Lifespan – Focus on Prevention

This event will highlight awareness of cardiovascular risk factors which are more impactful and unique to women and how we can use this knowledge as power in the prevention of heart disease and stroke.

Date: Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Time: 10:00 am – 2:30 pm AST
Location: QEII Health Sciences Centre. Summer Street Lobby and RBC Theatre, Halifax Infirmary
Who: Open to all. Please share among your networks. 

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Program

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10:00am - 12:00pm | Information Booths, Summer Street Lobby - 2nd floor

Supported by Nova Scotia Emergency Health Services, Heart & Stroke, Hearts and Health in Motion, Nova Scotia Acquired Brain Injury Program

12:00 - 1:00pm | Educational Program, RBC Theatre

• Welcome Remarks - Dr. Sharon Mulvagh, Mayor Mike Savage
• Our Heart Story - Shannon and Marlayne Sponagle
• WRC Key Messages: Know your Risk Factors - Dr. Sharon Mulvagh
• Risk Factors in Pregnancy - The First “Stress Test” - Dr. Ana Sjaus
• Closing Remarks, Q&A Door Prizes and Group Photo on the Staircase

1:15 - 2:30pm | Wear Red Canada National Webinar

Webinar: Lessons Learned and Recommendations to Ensure Equitable Care for Women with Cardiovascular Disease in Canada