Heart & Stroke Foundation of Barbados

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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 of 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.

17/10/2026

A walk along the boardwalk, a beach swim, a game of road cricket in the yard. Moving together is one of the simplest things we can do for our hearts, and it teaches children that being active is normal, not a chore.

Where is your family getting active this weekend? Tag us in your photos.

What children see, they crave. Marketing fast food to young minds shapes habits that last a lifetime. On this World Food...
16/10/2026

What children see, they crave. Marketing fast food to young minds shapes habits that last a lifetime.

On this World Food Day, let's advocate for environments that promote nutrition over commercial cravings. 🍔❌🥗

It's World Food Day. What's really in your child's lunch kit?Our children don't choose their food in a vacuum. What's so...
16/10/2026

It's World Food Day. What's really in your child's lunch kit?

Our children don't choose their food in a vacuum. What's sold at the school gate, what's advertised on their phones and what's on special at the supermarket all shape what ends up in their hands.

One small swap this week makes a difference: water instead of a sugar sweetened beverage, fruit instead of a snack pack, a homemade sandwich instead of fried.

What's one swap that works in your house? Tell us below. Parents learn best from other parents.

Our speaker will be Shamika N. Thornhill. She is a public health researcher and PhD candidate at The University of the W...
14/10/2026

Our speaker will be Shamika N. Thornhill. She is a public health researcher and PhD candidate at The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill, whose research focuses on the implementation of school nutrition policies in Barbados and the wider Caribbean.

Her work explores the institutional, social, economic and environmental factors that influence the effectiveness of these policies, including the challenges of creating healthier food environments for children. As a public health advocate, she is committed to supporting evidence-informed approaches that promote healthier choices and strengthen the protection of children’s health.

⏱️ 5 MINUTES. A BIG DIFFERENCE! 💪🏽🔥Secondary schools across Barbados, it’s time to MOVE. RESET. REFOCUS! 🇧🇧Introducing y...
13/10/2026

⏱️ 5 MINUTES. A BIG DIFFERENCE! 💪🏽🔥

Secondary schools across Barbados, it’s time to MOVE. RESET. REFOCUS! 🇧🇧

Introducing your guide to the 5 Minute Movement Break Challenge! 🎉

From marching in place and arm swings to high knees and deep breathing, this infographic gives your school simple ways to get moving, boost energy and improve focus — all in just 5 minutes! 🙌🏽

🏫 How can your school get involved?

✅ Sign up your school to officially join the challenge! [add link here]
✅ Follow the movement break routine in this infographic.
✅ Use it as inspiration to create your own school-led movement breaks.
✅ Get students and teachers involved.
✅ Make movement a regular part of the school day!

No equipment needed. No complicated routines. Just 5 minutes to get moving! ⏱️

📢 Calling all secondary schools: Register your school for the 2026–2027 5 Minute Movement Break Challenge, get creative, and show us how your school is moving!

📸 Share your journey, tag us, and use .

Ready to take on the challenge? Sign up your school and let’s get Barbados moving! 🇧🇧
https://tinyurl.com/HSFBMovementBreak

🚨 Secondary schools, are you ready?The Five-Minute Movement Break Challenge invites secondary schools across Barbados to...
09/10/2026

🚨 Secondary schools, are you ready?

The Five-Minute Movement Break Challenge invites secondary schools across Barbados to move, reset, and refocus during the 2026–2027 school year.

Just five minutes during class time can help improve focus, reduce stress and support positive classroom behaviour.

Here’s how your school can take part:

✅ Sign up your school: https://tinyurl.com/HSFBMovementBreak
✅ Lead five-minute movement breaks
✅ Share your school’s journey using
✅ Complete the challenge for a chance to win amazing prizes

The challenge is open to all secondary schools and will be led by students and teachers.

Five minutes is all it takes to create a healthier, more active school environment.

Which school will take on the challenge?

October is Stroke Month. 🧠💔 Learn the signs today. You might need it tomorrow.Understanding the signs of a stroke can sa...
06/10/2026

October is Stroke Month. 🧠💔 Learn the signs today. You might need it tomorrow.

Understanding the signs of a stroke can save a life. Remember the acronym BE FAST: Balance loss, Eyesight trouble suddenly, Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties, and Time to call emergency services.
⏰ These simple steps can help you identify a stroke quickly.

Share this with someone you love. ❤️ Let’s raise awareness and empower each other to act swiftly in an emergency. Together, we can make a difference!

05/10/2026

Starting the school year with healthy choices!

On the first day of the new school year, our youth advocates were excited to be part of the St. Giles Primary School Meet & Greet! 💙

They connected with parents and shared tips on healthy snacks and beverages that can make a nutritious addition to their children’s lunchboxes. 🍎🥪💧

Here’s to a school year filled with healthy habits, happy minds and growing bodies! 🌱💪🏽

🎙️ Pause for Parenting is back this Sunday!Join us on Sunday, October 4, 2026, with our special guest, Nicole Elliot, Ed...
02/10/2026

🎙️ Pause for Parenting is back this Sunday!

Join us on Sunday, October 4, 2026, with our special guest, Nicole Elliot, Education Officer, Barbados School Nutrition Policy, Ministry of Education Transformation, as we get an update on the new National Breakfast Programme.

📻 Tune in:

94.7FM at 12:00 PM
Q100.7FM at 1:30 PM
VOB 92.9FM at 2:00 PM

Let’s commit to maki

📢 We're on LinkedIn! 💙❤️The Heart & Stroke Foundation of Barbados has officially launched our LinkedIn page, and we'd lo...
02/10/2026

📢 We're on LinkedIn! 💙❤️

The Heart & Stroke Foundation of Barbados has officially launched our LinkedIn page, and we'd love for you to join us there.

On LinkedIn, we'll be sharing:
🔹 Updates on our advocacy for healthier policies, including our work with the Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition
🔹 Research, data and insights on heart health and NCDs in Barbados
🔹 Partnership, volunteer and corporate wellness opportunities
🔹 Stories from the people and organisations working with us for a heart-healthy Barbados

Whether you're a health professional, business leader, educator, policymaker or simply someone who cares about a healthier Barbados, there's a place for you in this conversation.

👉 Follow us here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hsfbarbados

And please share with your network. Every follow helps amplify the message. 💙

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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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