OUR OBJECTIVES:
To involve the Winnipeg Caribbean Community in the promotion of cardiovascular health in the Caribbean countries.
To promote strategies for prevention of cardiovascular disease in the Caribbean countries.
To follow the mandate of the International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences for promoting cardiovascular education, research and prevention.
To organize symposia, workshops and public forums through the International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences.
To develop resources for programming of professional activities.
To develop a Caribbean section of the International Academy of cardiovascular Sciences.
To cooperate and collaborate with other Caribbean community organizations in Canada and Internationally for promoting cardiovascular health.
Canada Caribbean Heart Health Education has board members from the following countries
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- Jamaica
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- Guyana
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- Trinidad and Tobago
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- Grenada
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- Cuba
If your Caribbean Country is not represented on our board please contact us.
Did you know?
If you are of African Caribbean background, you are at higher risk of having high blood pressure or a stroke than other ethnic groups in Canada.
You are also at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, which can lead to cardiovascular disease.