Our Mission

The HeartLife Foundation is a patient-driven charity whose mission is to transform the quality of life for people living with heart failure by engaging, educating, and empowering a global community to create lasting solutions and build healthier lives.

About Us

HeartLife Foundation is Canada’s first – and only – national patient-led Heart Failure organization. We are a Federal Charity aimed at raising public awareness of Heart Failure, engaging patients, families, and caregivers to provide education and support, facilitate access to the latest research, innovations, and treatments, and advocate better care for all.

Patients

Caregivers

Partners

Patient Journey

The patient journey map captures and summarizes real stories, emotions, questions, and lifestyle challenges heart failure patients experience in their care continuum. By truly empathizing with and learning what heart failure patients experience today, we can highlight the current needs, pain points, and wishes on how to improve care. We’re taking the first step to ensure the patient’s voice is heard.

Patient & Caregiver Charter of Rights

Our heart failure patient and caregiver charter was created to support our advocacy towards the implementation of a national standard of care for Canadians living with heart failure and their caregivers.

From the Blog

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Faces of Heart Failure

Meet Sharon

I intend to live as fully as I can for as long as I can, caring for my heart as

HeartLife June 10, 2019

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Faces of Heart Failure

Meet Jackie

To hear my heart story, we first have to go back to 1994 when I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma

HeartLife June 3, 2019

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Faces of Heart Failure

Meet Antonella

Something special happened to me two years ago. I’m here to say that I received the most precious gift of

HeartLife May 27, 2019

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We’re joining The Global Heart Hub to raise a red flag for heart failure

There are an estimated 26 million people living with heart failure worldwide. Typically, a healthy heart beats approximately 100,000 times

HeartLife May 22, 2019

Join Us

Have your voice heard

If you are a patient, family member or friend of someone with lived experience of heart failure or if you are a practitioner, allied health professional, not-for-profit or corporate partner, or simply a concerned citizen – Become a member – it’s free.

Our Support Group

For patients and carers

Are you a patient with lived experience of heart failure? Are you a family carer and need support? Request access to our closed Facebook support group.

Contact us

HLF is available for “heart-to-heart” support for patients and family carers, discussions with potential partners, and for media interviews.

Media Inquiries

Sarah Harper
Proof Strategies
sharper@getproof.com

General Inquiries

info@heartlife.ca

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A little evening outside. Writing my opening remar

<img src="https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img/https://heartlife.ca/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="A little evening outside. Writing my opening remarks for #heartlife #heartfailure patient education day. #gratitude to all who have made this first in 🇨🇦 event happen. #itsaboutlife #heartfailureweekcan">

A little evening outside. Writing my opening remarks for #heartlife #heartfailure patient education day. #gratitude to all who have made this first in 🇨🇦 event happen.
#itsaboutlife #heartfailureweekcan

GET YOUR TOES TAPPING! Tomorrow, during our People

<img src="https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img/https://heartlife.ca/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="GET YOUR TOES TAPPING! Tomorrow, during our People with Lived Experience Da" we will be dancing along with Jerry Alfonso, a line dance instructor and heart failure survivor . Jerry has the moves and the energy to bring a smile to your face and get your toes tapping! Show us your moves! Check it out! #letsdance #dancemoves #HFupdate #Itsaboutlife Register today to join our PWLE Day tomorrow... there is still time to sign up! https://heartlife.ca/event/conference-e3-engage-educate-empower/">

GET YOUR TOES TAPPING! Tomorrow, during our People with Lived Experience Da" we will be dancing along with Jerry Alfonso, a line dance instructor and heart failure survivor . Jerry has the moves and the energy to bring a smile to your face and get your toes tapping! Show us your moves! Check it out! #letsdance #dancemoves #HFupdate #Itsaboutlife Register today to join our PWLE Day tomorrow... there is still time to sign up! https://heartlife.ca/event/conference-e3-engage-educate-empower/

"Live Now, Plan for the Future: Advance Care Plann

<img src="https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img/https://heartlife.ca/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt=""Live Now, Plan for the Future: Advance Care Planning" is one of our educational sessions about considerations for advanced care after a heart failure diagnosis. Join experts Lauren Thomas, Advance Care Planning Nurse, along with Barb Field, Social Worker as they discuss the experience that Ken Lambrick shared about his journey. #hfupdate Register today for our People with Lived Experience Day on May 6th to join us and learn more: https://heartlife.ca/event/conference-e3-engage-educate-empower/">

"Live Now, Plan for the Future: Advance Care Planning" is one of our educational sessions about considerations for advanced care after a heart failure diagnosis. Join experts Lauren Thomas, Advance Care Planning Nurse, along with Barb Field, Social Worker as they discuss the experience that Ken Lambrick shared about his journey. #hfupdate Register today for our People with Lived Experience Day on May 6th to join us and learn more: https://heartlife.ca/event/conference-e3-engage-educate-empower/

Did you know that over 80% of heart failure patien

<img src="https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img/https://heartlife.ca/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Did you know that over 80% of heart failure patients say they are in need of mental health support? Join our special guests speakers to learn more on May 6th at our People with Lived Experience Day: Rob Nolan, PhD, C.Psych. Director, Cardiac eHealth & Behavioural Cardiology Research Unit -@PMunkCardiacCtr @uhn.ice facilitates a mental health support discussion. Joining him are Kim McLeod and Ryan Davies, 2 people with lived experience with #heartfailure. #hfupdate Register today: https://heartlife.ca/event/conference-e3-engage-educate-empower/">

Did you know that over 80% of heart failure patients say they are in need of mental health support? Join our special guests speakers to learn more on May 6th at our People with Lived Experience Day: Rob Nolan, PhD, C.Psych. Director, Cardiac eHealth & Behavioural Cardiology Research Unit -@PMunkCardiacCtr @uhn.ice facilitates a mental health support discussion. Joining him are Kim McLeod and Ryan Davies, 2 people with lived experience with #heartfailure. #hfupdate Register today: https://heartlife.ca/event/conference-e3-engage-educate-empower/

We have quite a #HeartFailureWeekCan ahead of us.

<img src="https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img/https://heartlife.ca/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="We have quite a #HeartFailureWeekCan ahead of us. Check our our handy #LivedExperience Calendar to help you plan. #heartfailure #Patients please register for our free E3 Patient Education Day for an incredible line-up of speakers and live sessions! heartlife.ca/events #ItsAboutLife">

We have quite a #HeartFailureWeekCan ahead of us. Check our our handy #LivedExperience Calendar to help you plan. #heartfailure #Patients please register for our free E3 Patient Education Day for an incredible line-up of speakers and live sessions! heartlife.ca/events #ItsAboutLife

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! We are excited to invite you

<img src="https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img/https://heartlife.ca/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="REGISTRATION IS OPEN! We are excited to invite you to join us for the upcoming People with Lived Experience Day - a day of virtual presentations and a social reception - hosted by the HeartLife Foundation, at the 2021 Heart Failure Update. https://heartlife.ca/event/conference-e3-engage-educate-empower/ #ItsAboutLife Heart Failure Update is an annual accredited medical conference hosted by the Canadian Heart Failure Society. This year represents the first year that a dedicated patient day has been added to the conference, elevating the patient voice and establishing learning opportunities for patients, family members and healthcare professionals through engagement, education, and empowerment. We’re looking forward to sharing the day with you to promote awareness and understanding of the patient journey – navigating the trials, the tribulations and finding a path forward.">

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! We are excited to invite you to join us for the upcoming People with Lived Experience Day - a day of virtual presentations and a social reception - hosted by the HeartLife Foundation, at the 2021 Heart Failure Update. https://heartlife.ca/event/conference-e3-engage-educate-empower/ #ItsAboutLife Heart Failure Update is an annual accredited medical conference hosted by the Canadian Heart Failure Society. This year represents the first year that a dedicated patient day has been added to the conference, elevating the patient voice and establishing learning opportunities for patients, family members and healthcare professionals through engagement, education, and empowerment. We’re looking forward to sharing the day with you to promote awareness and understanding of the patient journey – navigating the trials, the tribulations and finding a path forward.

#COVID has impacted heart patients due to postpone

<img src="https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img/https://heartlife.ca/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="#COVID has impacted heart patients due to postponed appointments, and delayed or cancelled procedures. Many people are ignoring symptoms & not getting the care they need. We want patients, governmenta & healthcare provides to take to action prioritise treatment. #justtreat #itsaboutlife">

#COVID has impacted heart patients due to postponed appointments, and delayed or cancelled procedures. Many people are ignoring symptoms & not getting the care they need. We want patients, governmenta & healthcare provides to take to action prioritise treatment. #justtreat #itsaboutlife

Step Up Own your heart health by recognizing and t

<img src="https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img/https://heartlife.ca/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Step Up Own your heart health by recognizing and tracking your symptoms, reaching out to your healthcare provider and following through with your treatment plan. When your heart needs you, #StepUp Because #itsaboutlife">

Step Up
Own your heart health by recognizing and tracking your symptoms, reaching out to your healthcare provider and following through with your treatment plan. When your heart needs you, #StepUp Because #itsaboutlife

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