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[CanadianFontan @CanadianFontan]

Registration is now open for our 2025 Fontan Education Day! This virtual conference takes place on Sunday, May 25 via zoom, starting at 9:00am PST. To register, visit the link in our bio. We look forward to having you join us!
#CHD #CHDAwareness #CHDEducation #FontanEducation

[Heart & Stroke @HeartandStroke]

We are pleased to announce the recipients of our Congenital Heart Disease Team Grants, together with @CIHR_ICRH & @BrainCanada.
Learn about the winners in our news release: https://t.co/dldSmBUJHv.
#HeartandStrokeScience
#BeatHeartDisease

[CanadianFontan @CanadianFontan]

Slides and graphic recordings from the 2024 Fontan Education Day are now available on our website. Take a look and send us your feedback using the online feedback form. Link in bio.
https://t.co/9hBWR6egNE

[CanadianFontan @CanadianFontan]

#SpeakerSpotlight
Dr. Ricky Turgeon is an Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Ricky is also a pharmacist in the “PHARM-HF” clinic based at St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver. Ricky will be presenting "Medication considerations for individuals living with a Fontan" at our Fontan Education Day event. Registration for Fontan Education Day is now open; link in bio
https://t.co/wL9H5iiTtd

[CanadianFontan @CanadianFontan]

Meet our Co-Emcees for Fontan Education Day!

Reena Clarkson lives with a Fontan circulation and is co-hosting the Fontan Education Day for the third year. She works in event management and marketing/communications. She has been advocating for a holistic approach to patient care for over 20 years. Reena is the Committee Chair for the Canadian Fontan Patient & Family Advocacy Committee and has led the social media campaign for the Fontan Education Day.

Jennifer Gowan is a ‘Fontan mom’ from New Brunswick who works as an Educational Assistant. Her son had his Fontan in 2004 at Sick Kids and was followed by cardiologists at IWK in Halifax. During the pandemic, he transitioned to adult care at the Halifax Infirmary. This is Jennifer's third year co-hosting Fontan Education Day.

Registration for Fontan Education Day is now open; link in bio
https://t.co/wL9H5iiTtd

[CanadianFontan @CanadianFontan]

Only 7 days left until Fontan Education Day! Have you registered yet? Not able to make it? Register to recieve the presentation slides and zoom recording via email. Link in bio.
https://t.co/2RRFHYt5Y3

[CanadianFontan @CanadianFontan]

#SpeakerSpotlight
Dr. Robin Ducas is an assistant professor of Medicine and Obstetrics, Gynecology & amp; Reproductive Sciences at the University of Manitoba. She is also the medical director of the Manitoba Adult Congenital Heart Program as well as the medical lead for the Maternal Cardiology clinic through St. Boniface Hospital. Dr. Ducas will be presenting "Cardiac Testing and the Fontan Circulation" at our upcoming Fontan Education Day event. Registration for Fontan Education Day is now open; link in bio
https://t.co/wL9H5iiTtd

[CanadianFontan @CanadianFontan]

Life with a Fontan circulation can be complicated, but we are not intimidated! Learn more about life with a Fontan circulation at our upcoming Fontan Education Day. The agenda for the day is on our EventBrite site, which is where you can also register: link in bio. Artwork by Kassondra Krahn
https://t.co/wL9H5iiTtd

[CanadianFontan @CanadianFontan]

#SpeakerSpotlight
Dr. Jasmine Grewal is a Professor of Medicine at the University of British Columbia and is based at St. Paul’s Hospital. She is the Director of the Yasmin and Amir Virani Provincial Adult Congenital Heart Program and Provincial Cardio-Obstetrics Program. Jasmine will be presenting "The Canadian Fontan Connection" at our Fontan Education Day event. Registration for Fontan Education Day is now open: https://t.co/wL9H5iiTtd

[CanadianFontan @CanadianFontan]

"The strongest hearts have scars" - anonymous.
Cheers to strong Fontan patients and families! 💪❤️
Learn more about the Fontan circulation and life with a Fontan at our 3rd annual Fontan Education Day on Zoom. Register now at: https://t.co/0bKeGCzlMu

[CanadianFontan @CanadianFontan]

Registration is now open for the 3rd annual Fontan Education Day. Learn about life with a Fontan circulation, connect with experts in the field and hear about lived experiences from patients and family members. Register through EventBrite: https://t.co/wL9H5iiTtd
#fontan #chd #chdeducation #chdawareness #fontaneducation #healthcare #1in100

[CanadianFontan @CanadianFontan]

Materials from our 2nd annual Fontan Education Day have now been posted on our website: https://t.co/5vBJVHoqDG
Feel free to share this link with your support networks or anyone who missed the session ❤️

[CanadianFontan @CanadianFontan]

Part-way through Fontan Education Day! Take a look at our graphic recording by @thefuselight. We'll post the finalized version after the event.
#chd #fontaneducationday #1in100 #fontanpatients

[CanadianFontan @CanadianFontan]

Less that a week away! We'll be connecting with patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals on Fontan related topics next Sunday, April 16. Have you registered yet? https://t.co/WsarhOngfG

[CanadianFontan @CanadianFontan]

Have you registered for our virtual patient education day on April 16? Register now at https://t.co/pXjN3EaRK0
Can't attend live? Register to receive materials after the event.
#fontan #chd #patienteducation

[CanadianFontan @CanadianFontan]

Mark your calendars 📅 The second Fontan Education Day is coming to you on Sunday, April 16th 2023! Connect peer-to-peer, ask questions, and learn. This event is open to Fontan patients & their family. Register at: https://t.co/9hBWR6eODc 🫶

[CJC Journals @CJCJournals]

#Fontan, #CANFON, learning more about one the most complex cardiac populations 👉 https://t.co/3MGoVYCwb6 @DrJasmineGrewal @BCCHHeartCentre @CanadianFontan @StanleyNattel #CJC

[CanadianFontan @CanadianFontan]

It's been almost two months since hosting our first Fontan Education Day! All of our materials & resources from the event are accessible on our website: https://t.co/9hBWR6vRFc, including these brilliant graphic recordings by @thefuselight 🫶

[cchaforlife @cchaforlife]

Exciting event! Virtual Exercise and CHD event for children and families hosted by Virtual Heart Connection through their 'Connecting Caregivers' program.
Scan QR code on poster or https://t.co/aRGS5wHzEb to register.
Hope to see you there!
#CHD #1in100 #hearthealth #exercise