Heart & Stroke Foundation of Barbados

Heart & Stroke Foundation of Barbados The Heart & Stroke Foundation of Barbados aims to keep people's heart healthy and reduce NCDs The Heart & Stroke Foundation of Barbados Inc. H.

is a non-profit organisation registered under the Companies Act 1982 of Barbados registration number 269 and under the Charities Act 1979-2 registration number 82. The Foundation was founded in 1985 as the Heart Foundation of Barbados and in 2006 embraced stroke to become the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Barbados. The Foundation came to fruition thanks to the shared initiatives of The Lions Club o

f Barbados South, through its Health and Social Services Committee, then under the chairmanship of Mr. (Dru) Symmonds SCM, J.P., and Professor Trevor Hassell, Cardiologist, who was that time Head of the Department of Medicine and of the Cardiac Unit at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Barbados. The Chief Medical Officer of Health's report for several years has ranked disease of the heart and blood vessels as a leading cause of death in Barbados as indeed it is internationally. It is against this background that the Foundation brings together physicians and laymen committed to voluntarily addressing this major health problem. The Foundation is a non-governmental organisation and receives no funding from government. Therefore the organisation is very heavily dependent upon donations and fees to carry out our work and relies considerably upon the financial support of individual Barbadians. Our motto "Everybody has a heart" speaks to the fact that all of us as individuals should be committed to living healthy lifestyles.

💪🏾 Some days, the hardest part is starting. This is your reminder to lace up, show up, and keep pushing. Whether you wal...
22/06/2026

💪🏾 Some days, the hardest part is starting.

This is your reminder to lace up, show up, and keep pushing. Whether you walk, swim, or head to the gym, every bit of movement counts toward a healthier heart.

🔴 What's your favourite way to stay active? Tell us below! 👇🏾

22/06/2026

🚬 Big To***co was kicked out of sport.

🥤 Big Soda, you’re next.

No more sweetened beverages in our game. ⚽

Start now. End it by 2030.

👉 Add your voice: www.kickbigsodaout.org

Happy Father's Day to all the dads and figure fathers out there! 💙Today we celebrate you and the best gift you can give ...
21/06/2026

Happy Father's Day to all the dads and figure fathers out there! 💙

Today we celebrate you and the best gift you can give your family is being around for the long run. That starts with taking care of your heart and health.

Know your numbers. Move your body. Eat well. Choose you. ❤️

Looking for a tasty treat? Try these Heart-smart breadfruit chips 🌳Forget the deep fryer. Slice breadfruit thin, toss wi...
20/06/2026

Looking for a tasty treat? Try these Heart-smart breadfruit chips 🌳

Forget the deep fryer. Slice breadfruit thin, toss with a little olive oil and sea salt, and bake at 400°F until golden and crisp.

All of the crunch, none of the heaviness. Pure comfort food, made healthy.

"We must become champions of change in our communities and workplaces..."Speaking at the Health & Wellness Conference, M...
18/06/2026

"We must become champions of change in our communities and workplaces..."

Speaking at the Health & Wellness Conference, Minister of State in the Ministry of Health & Wellness, Davidson Ishmael, reminded us that addressing non-communicable diseases is not just a healthcare issue, it is a national responsibility.

Healthy workplaces, healthier communities, and better health outcomes begin with the choices we make every day.

📸 Quote and conference coverage by reporting from Barbados TODAY.

17/06/2026

We cannot continue to place the burden on children while ignoring the environments shaping their choices.

Children are growing up surrounded by marketing designed to influence what they want, what they ask for, and ultimately what they consume.

Protecting children's health means creating environments that support healthy choices not undermine them.

🎥 Listen as Nicole Foster, Chairperson of the Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition explains why government must help make the healthy choice the easy choice.

16/06/2026

The numbers are alarming. The consequences are real.

An estimated 42% of childen in Barbados are living with overweight and obesity, increasing their risk of serious health conditions at a younger age.

Addressing this crisis requires more than individual action. It requires parents, schools, communities and policymakers working together to create healthier environments for our children.

🎥 Watch as Stacia Whittaker, Deputy Chairperson of the Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition discusses why action is needed now.

What are our children really being exposed to around our schools? Join the conversation as we discuss why it is time to ...
16/06/2026

What are our children really being exposed to around our schools?

Join the conversation as we discuss why it is time to rethink the marketing of unhealthy foods and drinks in and around schools.

📻 Tune in to SLAM 101.1FM Slam 101.1 FM Barbados
🗓 Wednesday, June 17
⏰ 9:30 AM

Let’s talk about healthier environments for healthier futures. ❤️

15/06/2026

🎤 On Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Hope For The Future 3.0, our youth advocates hit the streets of Bridgetown, Barbados, with our Yes/No paddles to spark conversations about unhealthy food and drink marketing in schools.

As young people, we know that the environments around us shape our choices. That's why we're speaking up and calling for school spaces that support our health and wellbeing—not marketing that pushes unhealthy products.

The responses showed that many people understand the issue and want to see healthier options for children and young people.

👀 Watch to the end to hear what healthy food choices some of our interviewees would like to see in schools!

Now we want to hear from you: Should junk food marketing be restricted around children?

🚨 When unhealthy foods are more accessible, more visible, and more heavily promoted, unhealthy choices become the defaul...
13/06/2026

🚨 When unhealthy foods are more accessible, more visible, and more heavily promoted, unhealthy choices become the default for our children. 🍔🥤🍟

The marketing of unhealthy foods and drinks in and around schools is under the spotlight and the conversation couldn't be more important.

Join Mrs. Nicole Foster, Chairperson, and Ms. Stacia Whittaker, Deputy Chair of the Barbados Childhood Obesity Coalition, LIVE on Mornin' Barbados as they discuss the urgent call for stronger regulations to protect children from the aggressive marketing of unhealthy food and beverage products.

Date: Monday, June 15, 2026
Time: ⏰ 6:00 AM
Station: 📺 Mornin' Barbados | CBC TV8

This is a conversation every parent, educator, policymaker, and community member should hear. It's time to turn the tide and put children's health first.

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#3 Railway View, Ladymeade Gardens, Jemmotts Lane
Bridgetown
BB10080

Opening Hours

Monday 07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 07:00 - 19:00
Thursday 07:00 - 19:00
Friday 07:00 - 19:00
Saturday 07:00 - 12:00

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+12465373312

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