Supported entirely by philanthropy, the world-class cardiologists at SportsCardiologyBC keep BC’s athletes safe, healthy, and active when it matters most.

From research to targeted screening, your support fuels the specialized care our athletes require to achieve peak performance.

Learn more about how donor funding is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in health care. Watch the video below.

 
 
 
 
 
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SportsCardiologyBC is on a mission to become Canada’s national leader in sports cardiology research and clinical care. Based at UBC Hospital, it’s one of 18 specialized centres within the Dilawri Cardiovascular Institute.

As the only program of its kind in Canada, the Centre serves everyone from elite athletes to everyday exercisers, offering holistic, expert-led care that addresses both the physical and mental dimensions of athletic health — including the unique physiological changes that define the athletic heart.

The team brings together specialists trained at world-renowned institutions, united by a shared commitment to making physical activity safer for all. As participation in athletics grows across all ages, SportsCardiologyBC leads the charge in identifying cardiovascular risk factors and warning signs before they become life-threatening.

Beyond the clinic, the Centre is a vocal advocate for public education and safe sport — collaborating with medical, health, and athletic organizations locally, nationally, and internationally.

All of it is made possible by donors like you.