American College of Cardiology

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

"I spent 14 years of my career on the study and I'm incredibly proud of my role in it, working alongside the Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson State University, Tougaloo College and more recently, the Mississippi Department of Health." Mississippi has unfortunately been the epicenter for the cardiovascular epidemic in the U.S.

Research 53

Research Health Disparities Education Public Health 53

DAIC

JANUARY 18, 2024

The existence of structural racism creates a barrier to equitable access to health care and as a result is a fundamental driver of health disparities in the U.S., Generational socioeconomic adversity, especially among diverse racial and ethnic groups in the U.S., is tied to structural discrimination. - The statement issued Jan.

Cardiovascular Disease 109

Cardiovascular Disease Health Disparities Education Public Health 109

DAIC

JULY 9, 2024

She is executive director of the Katz Institute for Women’s Health , the Partners Council Professor of Women’s Health and Professor of Cardiology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell in Queens, New York.

Innovation 111

Innovation Health Disparities Cardiovascular Disease Medicaid 111

DAIC

MAY 1, 2024

We are proud to offer over 80 sessions in a variety of interactive educational formats at this year’s meeting. Featuring numerous abstracts with fresh insights into health disparities, efficacy data for TAVR, and innovative strategies for PAD, we eagerly anticipate the convergence of professionals from diverse specialties.

Interventional Cardiology 105

Interventional Cardiology Aortic valve TAVR Peripheral Arterial Disease 105

DAIC

MARCH 7, 2024

Worrell emphasized that the use of this technology by the VA is an important step toward addressing health disparities in this population. Education and training. Ongoing education and training programs continue to be essential for radiologists to stay updated on the latest technologies and methodologies in CT.

Technology 111

Technology Document Cardiovascular Imaging Cancer 111

DAIC

MAY 16, 2024

Comprehensive treatment includes patient education, preventive foot care, more intensive wound care and pressure off-loading to minimize amputation in patients with more severe forms of PAD. Racial and ethnic disparities in the detection, management and health outcomes of PAD have long been present in the U.S.

Peripheral Arterial Disease 105

Peripheral Arterial Disease Exercise Ischemia Quality of Life 105

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Continuation of the QI project will focus on identifying group participants that are actively engaged and implementing programmatic changes to improve dysphagia screening and identify disparities within their organizations. This is a vital step to develop more effective strategies and interventions that directly address health disparities.

Stroke 40

Stroke Strokes Health Disparities Best Practices 40

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The nine-module learning experience addresses lifestyle, pharmacotherapy and care delivery considerations for obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular and chronic kidney disease, dyslipidemia, as well as a special module on reducing cardiometabolic health disparities in racial and ethnic minority populations.

Certification 52

Certification Nursing Kidney Disease Education 52

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Cardiometabolic Health Congress faculty member, Fátima Rodriguez, MD, MPH, has committed much of her clinical and research efforts to reducing health disparities in Hispanic-American communities. She also co-chairs the National Minority Health Alliance and is an active volunteer with the American Heart Association.

Health Disparities 52

Health Disparities Obesity Heart Disease Cardiovascular Disease 52

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

AUGUST 2, 2023

Enrique Caballero, MD , will deliver the keynote speech, Screening for Social Determinants of Cardiometabolic Health and Practice Implications. Dr. Caballero is an endocrinologist, clinical investigator, and faculty director of International Innovation and Diabetes Education at Harvard Medical School.

Education 40

Education Health Disparities Webinar Diabetes 40

DAIC

JULY 10, 2024

This rise exacerbates the burden on overstretched cardiologists, who are facing a multitude of challenges like clinician shortages, complex workflows, administrative burden, poor patient adherence, health disparities and cost pressure. Engage Patients in the Process Clinicians aren’t the only stakeholders who must be on board.

Technology 106

Technology Best Practices AFIB Patient Care 106

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

With the cardiovascular gender bias discussed since the 90s and more public awareness than ever before, what is behind these striking cardiovascular health disparities in women? So, why aren’t these groundbreaking women’s cardiovascular health programs enough?

Heart Disease 115

Heart Disease Education Cardiovascular Disease Health Disparities 115

American College of Cardiology

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

For cardiologists, this evidence reinforces the need to address the social determinants of health as a clinical priority, reshaping care strategies to bridge these deadly divides. Drivers of Disparity Disparities in income and education partly explained life expectancy differences. Says Melvin R.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Education Health Disparities Certification 40

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Research shows that social determinants of health (SDOH) may influence this process by addressing underlying factors contributing to health disparities. Integrating SDOH considerations into stroke care is crucial to address health disparities and unique challenges faced by women.

Blood Pressure 40

Blood Pressure Health Disparities Stroke Strokes 40

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

MARCH 8, 2024

She also directs diabetes centers in Beverly Hills and underserved East Los Angeles and works with the LA County Department of Health Services on a county-wide diabetes program. CMHC and Women as One Future Leaders in Cardiometabolic Health Fellowship Program provides women with access to cardiometabolic educational events and mentorship.

Cardiac Rehabilitation 59

Cardiac Rehabilitation Academic Diabetes Research 59