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Montreal, Friday, June 14, 2013
The Foundation Contributes $5,480,809 to the Montreal Heart Institute

During its annual general assembly on June 13, the Board of Directors of the Montreal Heart Institute Foundation approved a contribution of $5,480,809 to the Montreal Heart Institute (MHI) to promote its development and support its priority projects. Read more

Montreal, Monday, May 06, 2013
Mélanie La Couture appointed the new Executive Director

The executive committee of the Montreal Heart Institute Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Mélanie La Couture as Executive Director of the Montreal Heart Institute Foundation.


Ms. La Couture graduated from the Université de Montréal’s École Polytechnique with an engineering degree, and earned an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business at Western University. She began her professional career at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Deloitte Consulting.


Before joining the Foundation, Ms. La Couture had served as Chief Operating Officer of the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal since 2002.


On behalf of the Foundation’s Board of Directors, I welcome Ms. La Couture to the team. I feel certain she will receive the full support and cooperation of everyone here in the pursuit of the Foundation’s mission to serve the Montreal Heart Institute, its staff, and its patients. Ms. La Couture will assume her new position on May 13.


Henri-Paul Rousseau
Chair of the Board of Directors

Montreal, Monday, May 06, 2013
Think of your heart

What is the best exercise for the heart? Read Dr. Martin Juneau's column.

Montréal, Monday, September 24, 2012
Marathon de Montréal 2012 - winners of the draw

Congratulation to the winners of the "Marathon de Montréal 2012" draw
A health-day at EPIC Centre: Sarah Beaulieu 
Recipe cookbook "100 recettes pour toi mon coeur" (in French) : Marilyn Nguyen, Jerome Sassier, Elisabeth Goupil, Maxime Cloutier, Carly Amsterdam, Carolyn Tu, Raphael Cloutier, Rachelle Nadeau, Mélanie Stevan and Manon Caron.

Montreal, Friday, September 07, 2012
The Grand Bal des Vins-Cœurs raises a record sum of $2,400,000

More than 850 guests gathered at Windsor Station’s Salle des pas perdus, for the 12th Grand Bal des Vins-Cœurs.During this gala evening, Mr. L. Jacques Ménard, O.C., O.Q., Chairman of BMO Nesbitt Burns and President of BMO Financial Group, Quebec, was presented with the Medal of Honour. More

Montréal, Friday, August 24, 2012
Grand Bal des Vins-Coeurs 2012

The Grand Bal des Vins-Cœurs will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2012, in the Windsor Station, under our honorary presidency Mr. René Angélil, Mr. André Desmarais, Mrs. France Chrétien Desmarais, Mr. Kent Nagano and Mrs. Mari Kodama. The success of the event is also made possible by the dedication of our co-presidents: Mr. Aldo Bensadoun, Mr. Pierre Boivin, Mr. Jean-Guy Desjardins, Mr. Mathieu L’Allier, Mrs. Monique F. Leroux, Mr. John Parisella, Mr. Norman M. Steinberg, and Mr. Louis A Tanguay.

Montreal, Friday, June 15, 2012
The Foundation Contributes $9,174,223 to the Institute

The Foundation Contributes $9,174,223 to the Institute. Read the press release  Read our Annual Report

Montréal, Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Winners of a pair of tickets for Paul Houde, on February 9, 2012

The winners of a pair of tickets for Paul Houde on February 9, 2012 are: Mrs. Lucille Morneau, Mr Réjean Biron, Mrs. Manon St-Jacques and Mrs. Francine Larivée.  Congratulation!

Montreal, Monday, October 31, 2011
Dr Jean-Claude receives the Prix Armand-Frappier

Dr. Jean-Claude Tardif has been awarded the Prix Armand-Frappier, the highest distinction awarded by the Government of Quebec to a scientist. More

Montreal, Monday, October 31, 2011
10th Soirée des Coeurs Universels

The 10th Soirée des Coeurs Universels, under the honorary presidency of Me Carmine Mercadante, raised $132,000 for the Foundation.

Montreal, Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Dr. Denis Roy appointed Executive Director of the MHI

Mr. Pierre Anctil, Chair of the Board of Directors of the MHI, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Denis Roy as Executive Director of the MHI.

Montreal, Thursday, September 08, 2011
The Grand Bal raises $2,117,000

More than 900 guests attended the Grand Bal des Vins-Coeurs. Mr. André Desmarais, O.C., O.Q., was presented with the Medal of Honour by the Foundation.  More
 

Montreal, Wednesday, September 07, 2011
The Foundation contributes $ 24 million to the MHI for its Training Centre for Excellence in Cardiovascular Health

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Montréal, Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Tribute to Dr. Lucien Campeau

The Carsley Family Foundation donates $500,000 to the Montreal Heart Institute Foundation in honour of Dr. Lucien Campeau.  More

Montreal, Monday, June 20, 2011
The Montreal Heart Institute Foundation grants $6,410,545 to the Montreal Heart Institute

Announced during its annual meeting on June 6, the Montreal Heart Institute Foundation has granted $6,410,545 to the Montreal Heart Institute to promote its development and support priority projects. More

Montreal, Friday, May 20, 2011
Dr. Paul Khairy - ARISTA Award recipient

The Montreal Heart Institute Foundation (MHIF) is extremely proud to congratulate Dr. Paul Khairy, one of seven winners announced at yesterday’s gala event highlighting the 34th Concours provincial ARISTA. Some 550 people from Quebec’s business community were in attendance.  More

Montreal, Monday, January 31, 2011
A $2 straight to the heart - 25 years, Let's celebrate!

IGA Merchants and the Foundation have been proud partners in the fight against heart disease for the past 25 years. Make a $2 donation at IGA, from February 3rd to the 23rd, 2011, it's a $2 straight to the heart.
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Montreal, Friday, December 10, 2010
Premiere: Sailing with Heart

A first Benefit Coktail at the 2011 Montreal Boat and Water Sport Show

Montreal, Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Dr. Martin Juneau talks about Obesity at "L'épicerie"

See the television broadcast (in French only)

Montreal, Friday, September 10, 2010
Monique F. Leroux: Working Together to Ensure the Quality of our Health Institutions

$1.85 million raised at the Grand Bal des Vins-Coeurs


Nearly 900 guests came together at Windsor Station’s Salle des pas perdus for the Foundation’s 10th Grand Bal des Vins-Cœurs.  Desjardins Group President and CEO Monique F. Leroux was the 2010 award recipient of the Foundation’s prestigious Médaille d’honneur for generosity and commitment in the fight against heart disease. Two magnificient performances by our virtuoso Alain Lefèvre and Cirque du Soleil acrobat Dima Shine were offer to the guests.

Read the Press Release

Montreal, Tuesday, August 03, 2010
Can extra calcium hurt your heart

A new study published by the British Medical Journal suggest supplements may increase the risk of heart attack. True?

The study

The Globe & Mail article

Dr. Michel White, Cardiologist at the MHI comments (MP3) (Interview in French with Radio-Canada (Toronto) on the "Au-delà d'la 401" radio show, hosted by Sylvie-Anne Jeanson)

Montreal, Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Negative impacts of children on physical activity

A study conducted at the Montreal Heart Institute (MHI) has shown unexpectedly that living with children is linked to a reduction in physical activity.

MHI Press Release

The Gazette article

Montreal, Sunday, February 14, 2010
The Foundation creates an Honour Fund Program

Have you thought of creating an individual or corporate fund to honour a loved one or a colleague while contributing to a worthy cause? Details »

Montreal, Monday, December 14, 2009
The first wireless pacemaker for the Montreal Heart Institute

Wireless pacemaker, a Canadian first at the Montreal Heart Institute. Details »

Montreal, Thursday, December 10, 2009
The creation of a unique Center of research in Quebec

The Foundation launches a research chair in heart failure, the first of its kind in Quebec. Details »