Congenital Heart Defects

Other Places To Get Help

Organizations

Canadian Cardiovascular Society
222 Queen Street
Suite 1403
Ottawa, ON  K1P 5V9
Phone: 1-877-569-3407 toll-free
(613) 569-3407
Fax: (613) 569-6574
Web Address: www.ccs.ca
 

The Canadian Cardiovascular Society works to advance the cardiovascular health and care of Canadians through leadership, research, and advocacy.


Canadian Paediatric Society
2305 Saint Laurent Boulevard
Ottawa, ON  K1G 4J8
Phone: (613) 526-9397
Fax: (613) 526-3332
E-mail: info@cps.ca
Web Address: www.cps.ca
 

The Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) promotes quality health care for Canadian children and establishes guidelines for paediatric care. The organization offers educational materials on a variety of topics, including information on immunizations, pregnancy, safety issues, and teen health.


Easter Seals Canada
90 Eglinton Avenue East
Suite 208
Toronto, ON  M4P 2Y3
Phone: (416) 932-8382
Fax: (416) 932-9844
TDD: (416) 932-8151
E-mail: info@easterseals.ca
Web Address: www.easterseals.ca
 

This organization is dedicated to helping improve the lives of individuals with physical disabilities. The Easter Seals provides publications, education, and local resource referrals.


Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
222 Queen Street
Suite 1402
Ottawa, ON  K1P 5V9
Phone: (613) 569-4361
Fax: (613) 569-3278
Web Address: www.heartandstroke.ca
 

The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada works to improve the health of Canadians by preventing and reducing disability and death from heart disease and stroke through research, health promotion, and advocacy.



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Author: Douglas Dana
Robin Parks, MS
Last Updated: December 20, 2007
Medical Review: Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics
Larry A. Latson, MD - Pediatric Cardiology
Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine

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