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SUMMARY:ABC Spirit of the Heart at Arkansas Biennial Summit and Family Fun Day
DESCRIPTION:The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) joins the Arkansas Minority Health Commission and local partners for a three-day series of events focused on advancing cardiovascular health equity through collaboration\, education\, and community engagement as part of ABC’s signature Spirit of the Heart program and the Every Heart Counts Cardiology Deserts Campaign.\n\nFriday\, April 17 | Biennial Summit\nNorth Little Rock\, AR (in-person + virtual)\n\n“A Bridge to Care: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Heart Health in Minority Arkansans” convenes national and local leaders to address cardiovascular disparities and advance solutions to improve outcomes in underserved communities.\n\nSaturday\, April 18 | Inaugural Family Fun Day\nLittle Rock\, AR\n\nABC supports a free\, family-friendly community event featuring health screenings\, educational resources\, food demonstrations\, and activities for all ages—bringing heart health directly into the community through Every Heart Counts and Spirit of the Heart.\n\nSunday\, April 19 | Message from the Pulpit\nPine Bluff\, AR\n\nAs part of Spirit of the Heart\, ABC member Dr. Stephen Broughton will deliver a “Message from the Pulpit\,” connecting faith and health by sharing culturally relevant cardiovascular education and prevention messaging with the community and Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.\n\nAbout Spirit of the Heart\nSpirit of the Heart is ABC’s signature community program designed to advance cardiovascular health awareness and prevention through a three-part model: a Community Leadership Forum\, a community-based health and wellness event\, and a faith-centered Message from the Pulpit. The program brings together healthcare professionals\, community leaders\, and faith institutions to drive sustainable change at the local level.\n\nAbout Every Heart Counts: Cardiology Deserts Campaign\nThrough its Every Heart Counts: Cardiology Deserts Campaign\, ABC is advancing solutions to expand access to evidence-based care\, strengthen prevention\, and connect underserved communities to life-saving cardiovascular services. ABC’s work in Arkansas reflects this commitment—bringing education\, screening\, and community-centered care directly to areas where access is limited.\n\nLearn more: cardiologydeserts.org
URL:https://abcardio.org/event/abc-spirit-of-the-heart-at-arkansas-biennial-summit-and-family-fun-day/
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SUMMARY:The State of Electrophysiology: Gaps\, Growth\, and Global Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:Event Overview\nElectrophysiology (EP) continues to evolve rapidly\, yet significant inequities persist across patient care\, workforce diversity\, and global access to EP services.\nThis session will examine the current state of electrophysiology through three critical lenses:\n\nThe patient experience and disparities in care\nThe professional realities of EP physicians\, particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds\nThe global landscape of EP program development\n\nThrough focused presentations and a closing discussion\, this program will offer practical insights and foster meaningful dialogue on advancing access and equity in EP—both in the U.S. and internationally.\nLearning Objectives\nParticipants will be able to:\n\nIdentify disparities in EP care delivery and procedural access among underserved populations\nAnalyze challenges impacting workforce diversity and retention in electrophysiology\n\nEvaluate real-world strategies for building EP programs in underserved regions domestically and globally\n\n\nProgram Co-Chairs\nF. Michael Toca\, MD\nManaging Partner\, Cardiac Electrophysiologist\nTotal Cardiology of Atlanta\nAssociate Professor\, Morehouse School of Medicine\n\nIjeoma Ekeruo\, MD\nCardiac Electrophysiologist\nArrhythmia Care Center\n \nAgenda & Faculty\nThe EP Care Gap: Disparities in Access\, Outcomes\, and Patient Experience\nLarry R. Jackson II\, MD\, MHSc\nDuke University Medical Center\n\nInside the Field: Challenges and Realities for Underrepresented EP Physicians\nKelvin Bush\, MD\nSan Antonio Military Medical Center\n\nGlobal Circuits: Building EP Programs Where They’re Needed Most\nOgundu Ngwu\, MD\nKaiser Permanente Cardiology Office\n\nFocus Areas:\n• Health equity in EP care\n• Workforce diversity\n• Global program development\n \nLearn More / Full Program\nFor full conference details\, visit:\nhttps://www.hrsonline.org/event/heart-rhythm-2026/
URL:https://abcardio.org/event/the-state-of-state-of-electrophysiology-gaps-growth-and-global-perspectives/
LOCATION:McCormick Place Convention Center\, 2301 S. Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, 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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