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75 press releases
August 11, 2021
The 35th edition of the Kanawaki Golf Tournament was held on August 2. This gathering, the Foundation’s first in over a year, was a great success. The Foundation is proud to announce that a total of $123,000 was raised thanks to this event, the highest amount in at least 10 years!
July 12, 2021
The Loterie des Cœurs, co-chaired by Giovanni and Salvatore Migliara, will take place on September 24th. Tickets are $100 each.
July 5, 2021
Will you be joining us for the 35th Kanawaki Golf Tournament? On August 2nd, join us for this exceptional day organized for the benefit of the Montreal Heart Institute Foundation.
June 29, 2021
The Grand Bal des Vins-Cœurs, the Montreal Heart Institute Foundation’s flagship event, will be taking place virtually on September 9th. The co-presidents of the Grand Bal – Ms. France Chrétien Desmarais, Mr. Anthony M. Fata, Mr. Mitch Garber, and Mr. Tony Meti – invite you to join the festivities which also mark the arrival of fall in our beautiful city.
June 8, 2021
The Montreal Heart Institute announces that the surgery department has implanted a new biological aortic prosthesis in a patient, a Canadian first. This cutting-edge medical device reduces the time required for surgery and the risk of complications; thus, patients enjoy a better quality of life.
April 30, 2021
The Montreal Heart Institute is proud to announce that the interventional cardiology team has implanted new drug-eluting stents (DES) in two patients: one a Canadian first, the other a North American first. These medical devices, among the most effective in cardiology, help reduce the risk of complications and death in people with coronary artery disease.
March 16, 2021
The Foundation is proud to present the first edition of its magazine. You’ll learn about projects, studies, achievements, and people who reflect the excellence and incredible potential of the Montreal Heart Institute.
March 15, 2021
The Montreal Heart Institute announces that the BRAIN-AF study has received a $1.4 million grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Seeking to better understand the effects of cardiovascular disease on the cognitive decline of the brain, the study will be able to recruit participants remotely thanks to this funding.
March 11, 2021
The Montreal Heart Institute Foundation, in collaboration with IGA, announces that the $2 Does the Heart Good fundraiser concluded with a total of $281,205 raised. This campaign was held as part of Heart Month, from February 4 to 24, in nearly 300 IGA supermarkets in Quebec and New Brunswick.
March 4, 2021
Do you want to leave behind a legacy that supports a cause that is dear to your heart? A legacy that takes your family and financial situation into consideration? Our estate planning experts will guide you through the steps of making a bequest during a virtual information session.