Cardiovascular Disease Health Equity
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one cause of death in the United States annually, surpassing all types of cancer and unintentional injury. Black Americans are 30% more likely to die from CVD than non-Hispanic Whites, 85% more likely than Hispanics, and over 130% more likely than Asian Americans.
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, which impacts nearly 30 million people in the U.S. annually, disproportionately affects people of color, particularly Black Americans and AI/ANs.
Tune in for a 90-minute panel with experts in policy, health equity, and cardiovascular disease.
Panelists:
Sandra E. Brooks, MD, MBA
Executive Vice President, Chief Community Health Equity Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Center City Division, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
David Platt, MD
Vice President & Head of Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism Medical Unit, US Clinical Development and Medical Affairs, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Joe Briggs, JD, MA
Public Policy Counsel, National Football League Players Association; Professor, Georgetown University
Gary Puckrein, PhD
President and Chief Executive Officer
National Minority Quality Forum
Moderator:
Mia Keeys, MA, DrPH(c)
Chief of Staff
Office of Congresswoman Robin Kelly
Event Details
October 22, 2021 at 12:00pm EST - 1:00pm EST
Please submit questions to Keiko Purnell at kpurnell@nmqf.org. We also welcome suggestions for future webinar topics, as we plan to host more very soon!
