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SUMMARY:ABC–AHA Joint Symposium: Advancing Quality Care and Equity Through Digital Health\, AI and Precision Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Description: \nDuring the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2026 (AHA26)\, ABC and AHA present a joint session on the future of quality\, equitable heart care. \nExplore how artificial intelligence\, digital health\, and precision cardiovascular medicine are transforming the future of quality equitable heart care. This dynamic session will highlight innovative\, community-centered strategies that leverage emerging technologies to improve cardiovascular outcomes while addressing disparities in access\, trust\, and representation. Participants will gain practical insights into advancing culturally responsive\, technology-enabled cardiovascular care and research. \nConference admission required; registration and payment through AHA at https://ahasso.heart.org/login \nView session details
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LOCATION:McCormick Place Convention Center\, 2301 S. Martin Luther King Dr.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
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SUMMARY:ABC Membership Update Meeting & Dinner at AHA26
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a special evening in Chicago during AHA26 for the ABC Membership Update Meeting & Dinner. Begin the evening with a networking reception\, then hear directly from ABC President Dr. Kevin F. Kwaku as he shares updates on ABC’s key initiatives\, partnerships\, and recent milestones. Stay for dinner and conversation with colleagues. This meeting is open to all ABC members. Registration required. \nSchedule: \n\n5:30 – 6:00 PM: Reception\n6:00 – 7:00 PM: Presidential Update\n7:00 – 7:30 PM: Dinner\n\nDinner is immediately followed by the Dr. Walter M. Booker\, Sr. Memorial Symposium and the Dr. Elijah B. Saunders Memorial Lecture. \nRegister
URL:https://abcardio.org/event/membership-update-dinner/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regencey McCormick Place\, 2233 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Dr. Walter M. Booker\, Sr. Memorial Symposium
DESCRIPTION:2026 Dr. Walter M. Booker\, Sr. Memorial Symposium\nThe Future of Cardiovascular Prevention: Guidelines\, Genetics\, and Earlier Intervention \nCardiovascular prevention is evolving rapidly\, with new evidence\, updated guidelines\, and advances in precision medicine reshaping how clinicians identify and manage risk. The evening opens with the Dr. Elijah B. Saunders Memorial Lecture on new lipid guidelines and the future of preventive cardiology. This CME symposium will also examine contemporary approaches to prevention\, from optimizing hypertension management with the latest guideline recommendations to identifying individuals at risk for sudden cardiac death before disease manifests. The faculty will share practical strategies for bringing emerging science into everyday practice\, with particular attention to health equity\, diversity in clinical research\, and improving outcomes in historically underserved populations. Registration required. \nDr. Elijah B. Saunders Memorial Lecture: Dr. Sara CollinsCo-Chairs: Drs. Aubrey Grant and Ugochukwu Egolum\nProgram Faculty: Drs. Modele Ogunniyi and Merije T. Chukumerije \nAgenda: \n\n7:30 – 7:35 PM: Welcome and Opening Remarks\n7:35 – 8:05 PM: Keynote\, Dr. Elijah B. Saunders Memorial Lecture: Beyond the Numbers: New Lipid Guidelines and the Future of Preventive Cardiology\, Sara Collins\, MD\n8:05 – 8:15 PM: Hypertension in 2026: Translating New Guidelines Into Better Patient Outcomes\, Modele Ogunniyi\, MD\n8:15 – 8:25 PM: Before the First Event: Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death Before It Happens\, Merije T. Chukumerije\, MD\n8:25 – 8:50 PM: Panel Discussion (All Speakers)\n8:50 – 9:00 PM: Closing Remarks\n\nContinuing Medical Education:\nAssociation of Black Cardiologists\, Inc. (ABC) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. ABC designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \n \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://abcardio.org/event/2026-dr-walter-m-booker-sr-memorial-symposium/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regencey McCormick Place\, 2233 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
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SUMMARY:"Bloodlines\, Mississippi” Red Carpet Community Premiere & Health Fair
DESCRIPTION:An award-winning documentary is coming home to the Delta. Bloodlines\, Mississippi\, directed by Crystal Kayiza\, follows Dr. Foluso Fakorede and his patients as they confront peripheral artery disease\, diabetes-related vascular disease\, preventable amputations\, and unequal access to cardiovascular care. ABC is proud to sponsor this community premiere\, presented by Red Owl Partners\, at Delta State University. \nThe evening: \n\n5:00 PM: Community health fair\, with health education\, prevention resources\, and community partners. Refreshments provided.\n6:00 PM: Red carpet arrival and theatre doors open. Festive\, “Hollywood best” attire is encouraged.\n6:30 PM: Film premiere\, followed by reflections on what comes next for cardiovascular health in the Delta.\n\nEveryone is welcome: patients and families\, health professionals\, students\, faith communities\, and neighbors. No medical background is needed. Admission is free\, and advance registration is encouraged. Free round-trip transportation is available from Greenville (departing from Roses) and Greenwood (departing from Walmart). \nBologna Performing Arts Center \nDelta State University\n1003 W. Sunflower Rd\nCleveland\, MS 38733 \nNovember 19\n5:30 – 7:30 PM CT
URL:https://abcardio.org/event/bloodlines-mississippi-red-carpet-community-premiere-health-fair/
LOCATION:Bologna Performing Arts Center  Delta State University\, 1003 W. Sunflower Rd\, Cleveland\, MS\, 38733\, United States
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