Northern Cardiac Fund
Healing Our Hearts at Home
When you give to the Northern Cardiac Fund, your donation is 100% dedicated to supporting world-class cardiac care in Northwestern Ontario.
Exciting News: The Cardiovascular Surgery Program is Moving Forward!
In January, the Government of Ontario announced a major milestone for the Cardiovascular Surgery Program: the construction contract has been awarded, with the province investing over $93 million to build the new Cardiovascular Surgery Program at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.
This Cardiovascular Surgery Program will be the first of its kind in Northwestern Ontario. Construction is set to begin in early 2025, with the project anticipated to be completed by late 2027, making Closer-to-Home Cardiac Care a reality.
Together, your impact is bringing world-class cardiac care home!
To learn more about the Foundation's efforts to bring Cardiovascular Surgery to Northwestern Ontario, click here.
“I Received World Class Cardiac Care in Thunder Bay” – Paul Carr's Story
“It was during one of my rides, that I initially noticed some pain my chest while going up a hill. Thinking it was just indigestion, I took a small break, and continued to finish my ride,” he said. “A few days later, I went back to do the exact same 50 km ride, and again, I got that same feeling at the exact same spot, but still thinking it wasn't anything concerning, I finished the ride.”
Paul got checked right away and bloodwork determined he had had a heart attack. “I can clearly remember thinking ‘I've got lots of life left to live and I still have kids in school',” he said.
The Thunder Bay 50/50 funds critical cardiac services here at our hospital, so people like Paul can get the healthcare they need close to home.
Healing Our Hearts at Home
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