About Us
The Canadian Men’s Health Foundation (CMHF) is a national not-for-profit organization empowered with the mission to inspire Canadian men to lead and live healthier lives. Canadians believe they’re a pretty healthy nation. But weirdly, Canadian guys aren’t that healthy. It’s not because of genetics; it’s a result of lifestyle.
In Canada, men aged 30 – 64 over 65% are overweight or obese, almost 50% are inactive, over 40% binge drink and 26% smoke.
These lifestyle choices lead to alarming health statistics: men are 40% more likely to die from cancer, 70% more likely to die from heart disease and live an average of 9 years of their lives in extremely poor health. 70% of men’s health problems can be prevented by adopting a healthier lifestyle and that is why the CMHF was launched in 2014.
The CMHF was founded by men’s health visionary and Order of Canada recipient Dr. Larry Goldenberg and its President Wayne Hartrick.
The Campaign: Don’t Change Much
Dontchangemuch.ca is our innovative health promotion campaign and web site created specifically for guys. Its positive tone and straight-forward tips will make it simple for guys to make small changes and feel more healthy. Read More...
Must-See: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Health Challenge!
Trevor Linden
20 Year NHL Veteran & President of the Canucks
Simon Whitfield
4-time Olympian & 2-time Medalist in Olympic Triathlon
Adam Kreek
2008 Olympic Gold Medalist in Rowing
Ned Bell
Ocean Wise Executive Chef at Vancouver Aquarium
Our Blog
Ontario Government Commits to Funding Men’s Health
The Canadian Men’s Health Foundation (CMHF) is pleased to announce that today the Province of Ontario budget included $5 million over five years to CMHF to lead initiatives that will promote and improve men’s health across Ontario. The five-year commitment will help...
A Hat Trick for Men’s Health
There are two novel men’s health programs in “pilot testing” stage in Canada that are designed to attract men with the cachet of their local Western Hockey League junior hockey team. Our President, Wayne Hartrick attended one of the sessions of “Hat Trick,” a 12-week...
Why Sugarcoat It?
The Canadian Men's Health Foundation through its participation in the Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada was proud to support the following initiative. Click on the link below to read the full press release....
Events
Canadian Men’s Health Week – A HUGE Thank You!
The 3rd annual Canadian Men’s Health Week was a huge success thanks to the thousands of people and organizations that took part and helped spread our awareness around men’s health. Please see all the stories here: CanadianMensHealthWeek.ca.
News
Middle-Aged Men Can Save Canadian Economy $50.7 Billion By Making Small Changes to Health Habits – Download PDF
Canadian Men’s Health Foundation Appoints Jeff Nesbitt as Vice President – Download PDF
Hockey Hall of Famer Luc Robitaille joins All Star Champion Roster to
Rally for Canadian Men’s Health Foundation – Download PDF
Three-time Olympian Cassie Campbell-Pascall Lends Her Voice to Bring Awareness to Men’s Health – Download PDF
Ontario First Province to Introduce “Men’s Health Awareness Week” – Read More
Testosterone Update: Canadian group aims to give physicians clarity amid the controversy – Read More
Toronto Maple Leafs President, Brendan Shanahan, joins all-star Champions roster for CMHF – Download PDF
New testosterone guideline to help Canadian physicians diagnose and treat patients – Read More
Government of Canada Invests in Men’s Health to Help Prevent Chronic Disease – Download PDF
Canadian Men’s Health Week Skyrockets in Second Year – Download PDF
