Heart disease and stroke is the leading cause of death for women in Canada, yet the majority of women don't know that they are at risk.

Join Dr. Rhonda Low, CTV Health Specialist, and leading cardiac experts from the Providence Heart + Lung Institute at St. Paul's Hospital for an interactive discussion about women's heart health in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation's The Heart Truth campaign.

Saturday, November 28, 2009
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (doors open at 9:00 a.m.)
Health Fair: 11:30am - 1:30pm
New Lecture Theatre, Level 1
St. Paul's Hospital, 1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver

Presentations include:

The journey from symptoms to treatment
Martha Mackay, Clinical Nurse Specialist & Dr. Eve Aymong, Interventional Cardiologist

Pregnancy & heart health
Dr. Marla Kiess, Medical Director, Pacific Adult Congenital Heart Clinic

Coping with the risk factors of heart disease: a woman's perspective
Dr. Sarah Cockell, Clinical Psychologist, Heart Centre, St. Paul’s Hospital

What is a woman to do? Preventing cardiovascular disease in women
Dr. Ali Zentner, General Internist, Metabolic Syndrome Program, Heart Centre, St. Paul’s Hospital

For more information on the speakers click here.

Visit the Health Fair!
After the forum, have your risk factors assessed & speak with experts from our Heart Centre. Ask your questions to our dietitians, exercise therapists, psychologists and other experts. Learn about different risk factors and how you can improve your heart health!

The forum is free to the public but space is limited. Registration is advised.
RSVP to nordano@providencehealth.bc.ca or call 604-806-9139.