Trinidad and Tobago Heart Foundation

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Trinidad and Tobago Heart Foundation TTHF is an NGO that focuses on educating the citizens of T&T on heart disease and its risk factors

The Trinidad and Tobago Heart Foundation (TTHF) was incorporated on 17th April 1998 as a not for profit foundation whose principal objective is advocating for the prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, creating awareness of heart health, healthy lifestyles and proper dietary habits in an effort to reduce the incidence of heart disease and stroke. The TTHF is governed by a board of directors which serves on a voluntary basis without any honoraria or allowances; its projects are self-financed largely from corporate sponsorship, donations from the public and fund raising.

The Trinidad and Tobago Heart Foundation proudly celebrates World Heart Day 2026 with a heart healthy school lecture to ...
29/09/2026

The Trinidad and Tobago Heart Foundation proudly celebrates World Heart Day 2026 with a heart healthy school lecture to the Forms 1-3 of Naparima (Boys) College in San Fernando bringing education and awareness of cardiovascular disease and its risk factors, prevention of heart disease, steps towards a healthy heart, heart healthy nutrition and student-interactive CPR demonstrations. Feature addresses came from the TTHF President: Mr. Ronnie Bissessar S.C. and the Ministry of Health representative: Dr. Navindra Persad. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our presenters including: TTHF Director: Dr. Liane Conyette-Bowen, Mrs. Naketa Mitchell R.D., and Mr. Keston Joseph. We would like to also thank our sponsors: Reycreations (for the loan and layout of wonderful interior plants) and Associated Brands Industries Limited for their contribution of heart healthy cereals and snacks as prizes for our CPR demonstrations. We also thank Naparima College for giving us the space and opportunity to bring this successful event to fruition. HAPPY WORLD HEART DAY!

29/09/2026

TTHF President: Mr. Ronnie Bissessar S.C. addresses Naparima Boys College on Heart Health, Cardiovascular disease and World Heart Day ❤️

Happy World Heart Day 2026 from the Directors and Staff of the Trinidad and Tobago Heart Foundation! ❤️
29/09/2026

Happy World Heart Day 2026 from the Directors and Staff of the Trinidad and Tobago Heart Foundation! ❤️

18/09/2026
Frequent consumption of unhealthy Ultra-Processed foods, snacks and beverages have critical impact on the development of...
15/09/2026

Frequent consumption of unhealthy Ultra-Processed foods, snacks and beverages have critical impact on the development of Non-Communicable Diseases such as obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease especially in children. It is important to safeguard the younger generations from the development of these Diseases as they grow into the adults of the future. Read on to learn more.

Did you know that.... "Dehydration does more than make people thirsty. It can place additional strain on the heart and c...
09/09/2026

Did you know that.... "Dehydration does more than make people thirsty. It can place additional strain on the heart and cardiovascular system, particularly when fluid loss becomes significant.

According to Brodie Marthaler, MD, a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the heart has to work harder when the amount of fluid circulating in the bloodstream falls."

Dehydration does more than make people thirsty. It can place additional strain on the heart and cardiovascular system, particularly when fluid loss becomes significant.
According to Brodie Marthaler, MD, a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the heart has to work harder when the amount of fluid circulating in the bloodstream falls.

Read more…
https://www.guardian.co.tt/article/when-dehydration-becomes-a-heart-risk-6.2.2662535.c3e0edb5bb

Happy Independence Day 2026 to all of Trinidad and Tobago from the Directors and Staff of the Trinidad and Tobago Heart ...
31/08/2026

Happy Independence Day 2026 to all of Trinidad and Tobago from the Directors and Staff of the Trinidad and Tobago Heart Foundation. ❤️ 🇹🇹

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Rooms 46-47, Ground Floor, Building 1, Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex
Mt. Hope

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Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 16:00

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