What is Healthy Heart Society of BC?

 

Healthy Heart Society of BC is a catalyst for change in healthcare in British Columbia.  It provides knowledge and support for improved prevention and management of chronic conditions. 

 

The Society encourages lifestyle and health system change by promoting and cultivating evidence-based practice and building capacity to turn ideas into action. 

 

The primary, but not only, focus of our work is cardiovascular disease. Read more About Us...

 
 

Success Stories

Bert Snow, hearts-in-training participant"I would say it's one of the greatest things that's happened to me, to know where I'm going with my health," says Bert. "Being high risk as I was, it was motivating that I can compare my 'before' and 'after' stats. I can set goals... I know I can live longer."

 

Read Bert's story about his experience with hearts-in-training.

 

Check out more health screening Success Stories...

 
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Interested in having a voice in how healthcare is delivered in BC?
 

Join the Patient Voices Network!

 

We are all patients. Everyone accesses healthcare at some point in their lives. Many of us have also supported family members and friends in their journeys through the health system.

 

The Patient Voices Network  aims to create accessible and innovative opportunities for patients and families to participate in primary healthcare changes that will positively affect their lives.

  

The Patient Voices Network  is an exciting new campaign of Healthy Heart Society of BC and Ministry of Health Services Patients as Partners initiative, committed to putting patients first in healthcare. More...

 

 

Health Literacy Blog

 

Elisheba Muturi Kihara with the Pharmaceutical Services (MoHs) is writing a blog on health literacy that's worth checking out. She recently posted her thoughts on the Dec 10 Health Literacy Forum.