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SUMMARY:Spirit of the Heart Community Health & Wellness Weekend - Greensville\, MS
DESCRIPTION:Spirit of the Heart Community Health & Wellness Fair  Spirit of the Heart Community Health & Wellness Fair  \nSaturday\, February 21\, 2026\n10:00 AM – 1:00 PM\nWards Recreational Center\nGreenville\, MS \nTheme: Giving Heart Disease the Boot \nThe Community Health Fair will feature: \n\nFree PAD screenings\nFree blood pressure and cholesterol screenings\nHealth education and prevention resources\nFree giveaways and special entertainment\n\nSpecial Guest:\nDr. Foluso Fakorede\, Interventional Cardiologist\, Cardiovascular Solutions of Central Mississippi With participation from:  Dr. Cukelj\, DPM  Foot & Ankle Clinic at Cardiovascular Solutions \nHosted by:\nAssociation of Black Cardiologists\nPilgrim Rest Baptist Church\nSacred Heart Catholic Church\nThe City of Greenville \nMessage from the Pulpit\nSunday\, February 22\, 2026\n9:45 AM – 11:00 AM CST \nPilgrim Rest Baptist Church\n217 3rd Street\nGreenville\, MS \nAs part of the Spirit of the Heart Community Health Wellness Weekend\, ABC will conclude the weekend with a Message from the Pulpit\, reinforcing the vital role of faith-based leadership in advancing cardiovascular awareness\, prevention\, and equity. \nABC Local Host\nDr. Foluso Fakorede\nInterventional Cardiologist\nCardiovascular Solutions of Central Mississippi & Fusion Vascular\nChair\, Association of Black Cardiologists PAD Initiative \nModerator\nDr. Albert Mark Hines\nSenior Pastor\nPilgrim Rest Baptist Church \nThis session will connect cardiovascular health\, community engagement\, and faith-based advocacy—encouraging sustained action to address preventable heart disease and disparities in care. \nThe ABC Cardiology Deserts Campaign is supported\, in part\, by Amgen\, Novo Nordisk\, Novartis\, and AstraZeneca. \nJoin Us\nThis Spirit of the Heart weekend is free and open to the community. Residents\, families\, and community members are encouraged to attend and take advantage of screenings\, education\, and resources designed to support lifelong heart health. \nAbout Spirit of the Heart\nLaunched in 2005\, Spirit of the Heart (SOH) is the Association of Black Cardiologists’ signature community program\, designed to address cardiovascular disease through education\, prevention\, and direct engagement at the community level. Typically\, a three-day event\, the program includes a Health and Wellness Fair\, a Community Leaders Forum\, and a Message from the Pulpit. Each SOH program is tailored to local needs. \nFor more than 16 years\, Spirit of the Heart has made a measurable impact in communities nationwide and has helped elevate cardiovascular health as a priority at both the local and policy levels. \nRegisterCardiology Deserts: Advancing Access Where Care Is Limited\nMany communities across the U.S. lack consistent access to cardiologists and cardiovascular services—conditions known as cardiology deserts. These gaps contribute to delayed diagnoses\, preventable complications\, and widening health inequities. \nThrough its Cardiology Deserts Campaign\, the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) is advancing solutions that expand access to evidence-based care\, strengthen prevention\, and connect communities to life-saving cardiovascular services. \nLearn more about ABC’s Cardiology Deserts Campaign and how we’re working to close the gap.\nThe ABC Cardiology Deserts Campaign is supported\, in part\, by Amgen\, Novo Nordisk\, Novartis\, and AstraZeneca.
URL:https://abcardio.org/event/spirit-of-the-heart-community-health-fair-wellness-weekend-greenville-ms/
LOCATION:FL
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SUMMARY:Spirit of the Heart Community Health & Wellness Fair  – Macon\, GA
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nAs part of American Heart Month and Black History Month\, the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) and local partners will host a Spirit of the Heart (SOH) Community Health Fair in Macon\, Georgia. This free\, community-centered event will provide health screenings\, education\, and hands-on training designed to promote heart-healthy lifestyles and improve access to preventive care. \nLocation\nBibb Mt. Zion Baptist Church\n3268 Avondale Mill Rd\nMacon\, GA 31216 \nHealth Screenings\n8:30 AM – 1:30 PM \nAvailable screenings include: \n\nCholesterol\nBlood Pressure\nBlood Sugar\nWomen’s Health\nDental Health\n\nHands-On Training\nLearn CPR and how to properly use an AED. \nLunch & Learn\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM\nA guided discussion on heart-healthy lifestyles featuring local healthcare providers. \nParticipants are encouraged to scan the QR code on event materials to sign up for the Lunch & Learn session. \nAdditional Information\nFor questions or more details\, contact: bwolfe@gacri.com \nProudly Supported By \n\nGeorgia Arrhythmia Consultants and Research Institute\nObgyne Birthing Center for Natural Deliveries\nABC’s Every Heart Counts Cardiology Deserts Initiative\nGeorgia Arrhythmia Foundation\nAdvocate Health\n\nThe ABC Cardiology Deserts Campaign is supported\, in part\, by Amgen\, Novo Nordisk\, Novartis\, and AstraZeneca. \nJoin Us\nThis Spirit of the Heart weekend is free and open to the community. Residents\, families\, and community members are encouraged to attend and take advantage of screenings\, education\, and resources designed to support lifelong heart health. \nAbout Spirit of the Heart\nLaunched in 2005\, Spirit of the Heart (SOH) is the Association of Black Cardiologists’ signature community program\, designed to address cardiovascular disease through education\, prevention\, and direct engagement at the community level. Typically\, a three-day event\, the program includes a Health and Wellness Fair\, a Community Leaders Forum\, and a Message from the Pulpit. Each SOH program is tailored to local needs.\n\nFor more than 16 years\, Spirit of the Heart has made a measurable impact in communities nationwide and has helped elevate cardiovascular health as a priority at both the local and policy levels.\nEach SOH program is tailored to local needs and typically includes: \n\nA Community Health Fair with free screenings and education\nEngagement with trusted community and faith leaders\nClear messaging that heart disease is preventable and that heart-healthy practices support longevity and quality of life\n\nFor more than 16 years\, Spirit of the Heart has made a measurable impact in communities nationwide and has helped elevate cardiovascular health as a priority at both the local and policy levels. \nREGISTERCardiology Deserts: Advancing Access Where Care Is Limited\nMany communities across the U.S. lack consistent access to cardiologists and cardiovascular services—conditions known as cardiology deserts. These gaps contribute to delayed diagnoses\, preventable complications\, and widening health inequities. \nThrough its Cardiology Deserts Campaign\, the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) is advancing solutions that expand access to evidence-based care\, strengthen prevention\, and connect communities to life-saving cardiovascular services. \nLearn more about ABC’s Cardiology Deserts Campaign and how we’re working to close the gap.\nThe ABC Cardiology Deserts Campaign is supported\, in part\, by Amgen\, Novo Nordisk\, Novartis\, and AstraZeneca.
URL:https://abcardio.org/event/spirit-of-the-heart-soh-community-health-fair-macon-ga/
LOCATION:FL
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SUMMARY:10 Years of Valve Disease Awareness – A Celebratory Reception
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Association of Black Cardiologists\, Inc. and the Alliance for Aging Research for “10 Years of Valve Disease Awareness – A Celebratory Reception” in Washington DC. The February 25 reception will bring together partners\, patients\, advocates\, and policymakers to reflect on progress made and the work still ahead.  ABC Past Board Chair\, Dr. Phillip Duncan\, will offer brief remarks on behalf of ABC. \n \n 
URL:https://abcardio.org/event/10-years-of-valve-disease-awareness-a-celebratory-reception/
LOCATION:US Capitol Visitor Center\, 1st St SE\, Room SVC 212-10\, Washington\, DC\, 20515\, United States
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SUMMARY:NACE Conversations in Primary Care
DESCRIPTION:Conversations in Primary Care: 2026 – Live Virtual Conference on March 14\, 2026\n \nLive Virtual Broadcast \nDate: March 14\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 AM – 2:55 PM ET\nCost: Free \nJoin this live virtual CME program designed to help primary care clinicians stay current with evolving evidence and treatment strategies across several commonly encountered clinical conditions. \nThrough an interactive\, moderator-led format\, national faculty will review practical approaches to risk assessment\, diagnosis\, and treatment while discussing real-world cases from clinical practice. Sessions will focus on improving patient outcomes through evidence-based care and the application of current treatment guidelines. \nAgenda & Key Topics\n\n\nMetabolic Bone Disease and Optimization of Fracture Prevention\nStrategies to assess fracture risk\, individualize osteoporosis therapy\, and improve treatment adherence.\n\n\nPresentation Theater: A Triad of Diseases: A Treatment Strategy for Patients With T2D\, CVD and CKD (CME not offered)\n\n\nASCVD Risk Reduction Beyond Statins: Strategies for Individualizing Lipid Management\nGuidance on identifying high-risk patients and applying guideline-directed therapies and emerging non-statin treatments to reduce cardiovascular risk.\n\n\nPresentation Theater: Reducing Cardiovascular Risk Through Optimal LDL-C Management Across the CVD Continuum (CME not offered)\n\n\nMy Shoulder Hurts\, Do I Need an Orthopedist?\nPractical approaches to evaluating shoulder pain in primary care\, including exam techniques\, imaging considerations\, and treatment options.\n\n\nTarget Audience\nPrimary care clinicians\, including physicians\, nurse practitioners\, physician assistants\, and other healthcare professionals involved in the management of chronic disease and preventive care. \nContinuing Education\nParticipants may earn up to 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and 3.00 AANP Contact Hours. \n"ASCVD Risk Reduction Beyond Statins: Strategies for Individualizing Lipid Management": This activity is jointly provided by the Association of Black Cardiologists and the National Association for Continuing Education. \nREGISTER
URL:https://abcardio.org/event/nace-conversations-in-primary-care/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T180000
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SUMMARY:Annual Cardiologists-In-Training Educational Program and Dr. Jay Brown Best Abstract Competition
DESCRIPTION:RegisterLocation:  \nNew Orleans Marriott (Salons D-E)\n555 Canal St\nNew Orleans\, LA 70130 \nTime: 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM CT
URL:https://abcardio.org/event/annual-cardiologists-in-training-educational-program-and-dr-jay-brown-best-abstract-competition/
LOCATION:New Orleans Marriott\, 555 Canal St\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
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SUMMARY:ABC General Membership Dinner Meeting
DESCRIPTION:RegisterSaturday\, March 28 \nABC General Membership Dinner MeetingDr. Anthony Fletcher\, ABC President\, Presiding \nLocation:  \nNew Orleans Marriott (Salons D-H)555 Canal StNew Orleans\, LA 70130 \nTime: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM CT
URL:https://abcardio.org/event/abc-general-membership-dinner-meeting/
LOCATION:New Orleans Marriott\, 555 Canal St\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T183000
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SUMMARY:ABC Dinner Meeting: APOL1 as a Window into Cardiometabolic and Kidney Disparities
DESCRIPTION:APOL1 as a Window into Cardiometabolic and Kidney Disparities \nLocation:  \nWindsor Court Hotel\n300 Gravier Street\nNew Orleans\, LA 70130 \nTime: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM CT \nThis program is sponsored\, in part\, by Vertex Pharmaceuticals
URL:https://abcardio.org/event/abc-dinner-meeting/
LOCATION:Windsor Court Hotel\, 300 Gravier Street\, New Orleans\, Louisiana\, 70130\, United States
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SUMMARY:Joint Symposium of the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC)
DESCRIPTION:RegisterJoint Symposium of the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC)  \nSESSION 345 – Innovation as Friend\, Not Foe: Leveraging Digital and Genetic Innovations to Promote Equity in Cardiovascular Disease\nChairs:  Dr. Selma Mohammed and Dr. Wayne Batchelor \nLocation: \nACC.26 Annual Scientific Session & Expo\nErnest N. Morial Convention Center\n900 Convention Center Blvd.\nNew Orleans\, LA 70130\nRoom: 345 \nTime: 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM CT
URL:https://abcardio.org/event/joint-symposium-of-the-association-of-black-cardiologists-abc-and-the-american-college-of-cardiology-acc/
LOCATION:Ernest N. Morial Convention Center • New Orleans\, LA\, 900 Convention Center Blvd\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
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SUMMARY:ESCAPE: Emory Symposium on Coronary Atherosclerosis Prevention & Education
DESCRIPTION:The Emory Symposium on Coronary Atherosclerosis Prevention & Education (ESCAPE) brings together nationally recognized experts to explore the latest advances in cardiovascular disease prevention\, risk assessment\, and clinical care. \nHosted by Emory University School of Medicine\, the three-day program will examine emerging evidence and practical strategies related to hypertension management\, lipid control\, heart failure\, women’s cardiovascular health\, cardiac amyloidosis\, electrophysiology\, and interventional cardiology. Sessions will also address evolving topics such as the expanding role of GLP-1 receptor agonists\, the PREVENT risk score\, and team-based care models designed to improve cardiovascular outcomes. \nParticipants will gain practical insights into applying current ACC/AHA clinical guidelines and emerging research findings in real-world clinical settings. The program includes expert lectures\, case-based discussions\, and panel Q&A sessions designed to translate new knowledge into improved patient care. \n\nABC Faculty Spotlight\nThe Association of Black Cardiologists is proud to highlight ABC members participating in this year’s program: \n\nDr. Ijeoma Isiadinso – Course Director and Co-Chair of the ABC Preventive Cardiology Committee\nDr. Modele Ogunniyi – Faculty and Co-Chair of the ABC Membership Committee\n\nWho Should Attend\nCardiologists\, internists\, physician assistants\, nurse practitioners\, pharmacists\, and clinicians in emergency medicine\, family medicine\, endocrinology\, and OB/GYN. \nParticipants may earn up to 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and 15 Maintenance of Certification (MOC) points.The conference will be held at the Omni Amelia Island Resort and includes networking opportunities\, educational sessions\, and a family social event \nDownload The BrochureREGISTER
URL:https://abcardio.org/event/escape-emory-symposium-on-coronary-atherosclerosis-prevention-education/
LOCATION:Omni Amelia Island Resort\, 39 Beach Lagoon Rd\, Fernandina Beach\, FL\, 32034\, United States
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