The Singapore Heart Foundation (SHF), formerly known as
Singapore National Heart Association, was formed in 1970
by a group of medical professionals and lay persons. Since
its foundation, the organisation has grown into a well-established
and well-organised body with local, regional and international
links.
The SHF dedicates towards dissemination of knowledge
about the causes and prevention of heart diseases. The
SHF conducts regular public and professional education
programmes on heart health, to inform and educate the
public of the high risk of developing heart disease in
an affluent society and to encourage and motivate everyone,
to undertake preventive healthy lifestyle measures. The
National Heart Week /
World Heart Day
is one of the major annual events during
which public talks, seminars, exhibitions and health
screening are organised.
The SHF also supports patient self-help groups including
the Singapore Coronary Club. It is working with the National
Heart Centre and the cardiac divisions of the local hospitals
to initiate a post-rehabilitation and counselling movement
to meet the needs of heart health care among heart patients.
On the international front the SHF has developed strong
links with other heart foundations in the Asia Pacific
region and has contributed to the inauguration of the
International Chinese Heart Health Network (ICHNN), a
body to cater to the community health education of Chinese
speaking communities around the world. It helped to launch
the Asia Pacific Heart Networks and hosted the 3rd International
Heart Health Conference which culminated in the Singapore
Declaration in Heart Health.
With increased support from the public, the government
and generous benefactors, the Singapore Heart Foundation
continues to play an increasingly important role in promoting
heart health in Singapore.
Our Mission
To promote heart health, prevent and reduce disability
and death due to cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
Our Vision
To be a leading heart health movement in the
region and a household name in Singapore through
 educating
and motivating the public,
assisting
those affected, and
promoting
and supporting research in the field
Our Core Values
Honesty and Integrity
Enthusiasm
and Passion
Accountability
and Transparency
Research
and Innovation
Teamwork
and Collaboration
Sharing
and Caring |
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