Press Room

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.

February 25, 2021

The Montreal Heart Institute Foundation is proud to announce a donation of $50,000 from Canadian Pacific as part of its "CP Has Heart" campaign to acquire a DNA sequencer. This state-of-the-art device will, among other things, optimize the treatment of patients with COVID-19.

February 15, 2021

Loto Cardio raises funds to support Montreal Heart Institute's innovative and priority projects.

February 4, 2021

From February 4 to 24, head to one of 300 participating IGA grocery stores in Quebec and New Brunswick to take part in the annual $2 does the heart good campaign that raises funds for the Foundation.

January 22, 2021

The Montreal Heart Institute announced today that the COLCORONA clinical trial has provided clinically persuasive results of colchicine’s efficacy to treat COVID-19.

January 14, 2021

When the pandemic forced gyms to close, it caused some disruption to the plans that had been developed for patients by the team at the Montreal Heart Institute’s Diabetes Prevention Clinic sponsored by Sun Life. As people with type 2 diabetes are more vulnerable when it comes to COVID-19, it was important they remained safe at home. Fortunately, when public health restrictions were implemented, telehealth was there to make remote monitoring possible.

January 4, 2021

Starting January 23rd, join us for the 17th virtual edition of the Montreal Auto Show Charity Preview.