We're a non-profit on a mission to create a cost-effective and efficient cardiac health care system here in Saskatchewan. Join our cause to enhance the quality of life of individuals with cardiac conditions!
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Canada. Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death in Canada. Cardiovascular disease continues to extract a huge social and economic toll on our country - Cardiovascular disease continues to place a significant social and economic burden on Canada’s health care system.
It's time to create a place for the heart here in Saskatchewan. Our goal is to explore new approaches to improving cardiac health care in Saskatchewan. The Centre aims to bring together the services of internists, nurses, dieticians, pharmacists, health educators, geriatric specialists, psychologists, and others to create a unified, multidisciplinary team dedicated to the provision of the highest standards of cardiac health services built on evidence-based medicine. By pooling resources and expertise, we hope to support the development of a seamless, patient-centered cardiac health system that seeks to better coordinate multiple aspects of care: health promotion/disease prevention, emergency care, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and follow up.
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In 1980, Dr. Ruben Rajakumar together with his wife moved to Canada from Sri Lanka, in hopes of better career and life opportunities. After practicing as a family physician in rural communities such as Île-à-la-Crosse (Sakitawak) and Waterous, Dr. Rajakumar became aware of the difficulty in obtaining high-quality health care in remote areas. Individuals in rural communities often struggle due to declining population, economic stagnation, shortages of physicians and other health care professionals, a disproportionate number of elderly, poor residents, and high rates of chronic illness.
The Saskatchewan Heart Centre envisions exploring modern communication tools and partnerships within existing provincial systems to support new models of rural and remote health care delivery for rural and remote areas. with the long-term goal of creating ideas that could inform broader conversations about rural health care, the guiding philosophy of this initiative is centered on prevention, early awareness, and patient-focused care
Currently, Dr. Rajakumar is engaged in discussions around health care innovation to provincial, federal governments, academic institutions, and indigenous leaders aimed at supporting conversations about strengthening northern and rural health services in parts of Canada.
We support conversations, education, and collaboration aimed at improving cardiac health awareness in Saskatchewan. Our focus is on exploring tools, partnerships, and community-based initiatives that may help strengthen access to cardiac knowledge and resources.
We are interested in how telecommunication technologies could support future access to cardiac education and consultation in rural communities. Our work focuses on advocacy and discussion around how remote tools may assist patients and providers.
We support research dialogue and knowledge-sharing initiatives related to cardiac health. Any future data initiatives would follow applicable privacy legislation and ethical standards and would only occur in partnership with appropriate institutions.
We promote awareness around prevention, early detection, and heart-healthy living through education and community engagement. Our role is informational and supportive rather than clinical.
We aim to collaborate with health organizations, educators, and community leaders to support conversations about improving rural cardiac services. These efforts are advisory and partnership-based.
We welcome individuals interested in supporting awareness and outreach initiatives. Volunteer roles focus on education, community engagement, and event support — not clinical services.
Your small donation can help make a big difference. Donations support advocacy, education, and research conversations related to cardiac health awareness. Funds are used to support outreach, educational initiatives, and organizational operations.
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