A Groundbreaking Partnership for Heart Health Advocacy

HeartLife & The Canadian Cardiovascular Society Unite for Patient-Centered Care

At HeartLife, we believe that meaningful change happens when patients and healthcare professionals work together for heart health advocacy. That’s why we’re beyond excited to announce a first-of-its-kind Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between HeartLife Foundation and the Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS)!

This landmark agreement marks a new era of collaboration between patient-led organizations and the medical community, ensuring that the voices of those living with heart conditions are heard at every level of decision-making.

Why This Partnership Matters

Heart disease doesn’t just affect individuals—it impacts families, communities, and the healthcare system as a whole. By strengthening our ties with CCS, we’re reinforcing our Patient and Family Caregiver Charter and our commitment to:

✅ Advocating for Patient-Centered Care – Ensuring that patients and caregivers are actively involved in shaping healthcare policies and practices.

✅ Driving Innovation in Education – Co-developing educational resources that empower both patients and healthcare professionals with the latest insights in cardiovascular care.

✅ Influencing Research & Policy – Making sure that real-world patient experiences inform scientific advancements and healthcare strategies.

Who is the Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS)?

CCS is the national voice for cardiovascular care and research in Canada, representing over 2,500 cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, researchers, and allied health professionals. Their mission is to advance heart health for all Canadians by promoting:

🔹 Clinical guidelines that shape best practices in cardiovascular care

🔹 Professional education to support ongoing learning and innovation

🔹 Scientific research that drives life-saving discoveries

With this partnership, HeartLife and CCS will work hand-in-hand to ensure patient perspectives remain at the center of cardiovascular care—helping to shape policies, research, and education that directly impact those living with heart failure and related conditions.

This is just the beginning of a powerful collaboration that will help transform the landscape of cardiovascular care in Canada.

🔗 Learn more about CCS: ccs.ca

Stay tuned for more updates on how this partnership will make a difference!

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