
07/28/2025
Women Leading Philanthropy (WLP) Finalist Spotlight: Dr. Dominique Kushneriuk
💜 Championing Women’s Heart Health
Meet Dr. Dominique Kushneriuk, Clinical Assistant Professor in Cardiology at the University of Saskatchewan and Medical Director of both the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program and Women’s Heart Health Clinic at Royal University Hospital. A passionate educator and echocardiographer, her work centres on advancing care for women with heart disease.
Project: “Assessing the Impact of Online Patient Education Resources and Impact of Microvascular Coronary Testing on Health Outcomes and Self-Management in Women with Heart Disease”
This project focuses on an often-overlooked heart condition—coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD)—that affects small vessels and is frequently missed in standard tests. Dr. Kushneriuk aims to improve diagnosis, treatment, and education for women living with CMD in Saskatchewan.
Stay tuned to learn about our other two incredible WLP finalists!
🔗 For more information on WLP, visit https://ruhf.org/women-leading-philanthropy/.
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