Kicking off #MensHealthWeek! "There are different roles that partners, particularly Black men, can play in addressing the high rates of maternal mortality in the Black community. One way is by ensuring their own health is optimal." -- Rachel M Bond, MD, FACC, Women's Heart Health & Prevention Specialist Black men face many health challenges, including higher death rates from chronic illnesses and lower life expectancy. Join us this week in spreading awareness and promoting wellness. #BlackMensHealthMatters #BlackFathersMatter #HealthEquity #MensHealthMonth #FacesofBMH
Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc.
Wellness and Fitness Services
Washington, District of Columbia 3,078 followers
Saving the Hearts & Minds of a Diverse America
About us
Founded in 1974, the Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc., (ABC) is a nonprofit organization with an international membership of 2,500 health professionals, lay members of the community (Community Health Advocates), corporate members, and institutional members. The ABC is dedicated to eliminating the disparities related to cardiovascular disease in all people of color. Today, the ABC's public and private partnerships continue to increase our impact in communities across the nation. The Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc. is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Our Mission To promote the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, including stroke, in Blacks and other minorities and to achieve health equity for all through the elimination of disparities Our Values We believe that good health is the cornerstone of progress. We are firm in our resolve to make exemplary health care accessible and affordable to all in need, dedicated to lowering the high rate of cardiovascular disease in minority populations and committed to advocacy and diversity. We are guided by high ethics in all transactions and strive for excellence in our training and skills. Our Vision Cardiovascular Disease is No Longer a Leading Cause of Death. Our Goals • Create Leadership that Drives a National Agenda • Achieve a Reduction of CVD through Awareness • Establish Sufficient Endowment to Fund Our Programs
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http://www.abcardio.org
External link for Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc.
- Industry
- Wellness and Fitness Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1974
- Specialties
- CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION, SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS, TRAINING, COMMUNITY HEALTH, CARDIOLOGY, HEALTH, CLINICAL RESEARCH, MINORITY HEALTH, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, HEALTH DISPARITIES, and HEALTH ADVOCACY
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2400 N Street, NW
Suite 200
Washington, District of Columbia 20037, US
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🌟 Join the Mission 🌟 Become a part of ABC today and join a community dedicated to promoting cardiovascular health. Enjoy exclusive benefits. 🔗 Join now https://buff.ly/4b66rsQ #ABCMembership #HeartHealth #JoinTheMission
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As we celebrate the 4th of July, we honor the independence of our nation and the freedoms it bestows upon us. This day reminds us that our journey toward a more perfect union requires the dedicated sacrifice and resilience of a people determined to achieve freedom and equality for all. At the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC), we believe that true independence includes the right to health and well-being. Our ongoing efforts to ensure health equity for all echo the spirit of unity and justice that Independence Day represents. Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday as we continue to work towards a future where health equity is a reality for everyone. Happy #IndependenceDay #HealthEquity
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🌟 New Op-Ed from ABC Members! 🌟 We are proud to share an insightful op-ed written by Annette K. Ansong, MD, FACC & Rachel M Bond, MD, FACC, Co-chairs of the ABC CVD in Women and Children Committee and Tiffany Powell-Wiley, MD, MPH, Co-chair of the ABC Research Committee. Published in STAT, "Medicare’s Part D policy is blocking progress needed to achieve Black health equity," explores the significant barriers that Medicare’s current policies create in the fight for health equity among Black communities. Read the full article to understand the urgent need for policy changes that can pave the way for better health outcomes: https://lnkd.in/eH-_ESiZ Join the conversation and help us advocate for necessary changes to achieve health equity! #BlackHealthEquity #MedicarePartD #HealthJustice #HealthPolicy #ABC
Women's Heart Health & Prevention Specialist; Advocate for Women in Cardiology
Grateful for the opportunity Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc. to participate in an op-ed with Drs. Annette K. Ansong, MD, FACC and Tiffany Powell-Wiley centered on a critical issue: Medicare’s Part D policy and its impact on Black equity 🙏🏽 Obesity is an epidemic that ⬆️ the risk of cardiovascular disease and disproportionately affects Black Americans, beginning as early as childhood and adolescence. Black women have the highest rates of obesity or being overweight compared to other groups in the United States. The outdated policy set forth by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) currently restricts coverage of essential anti-obesity medications that manage obesity, a chronic medical condition, limiting suggested options for treatment and ultimately limiting the improvement of cardiovascular outcomes. One reason for this is that even at the policy level, obesity is still viewed as a lifestyle choice rather than a chronic disease that may continue to persist without appropriate treatment. This must change! Often, CMS sets the standard, and as such it’s crucial for them to lead the way in providing affordable access to life-saving medications for obesity. The longer we fail to provide such coverage, the longer underserved communities, particularly Black Americans, will struggle with a chronic medical condition on their own. Together, we can advocate for change and ensure equitable access to essential healthcare for all. 🫶🏽 Check it out 👉🏽https://lnkd.in/gt_S-K6e #MedicareForAll #HealthEquity #BlackHealthMatters #ObesityAwareness #HealthcareReform #blackwomeninmedicine #womenincardiology #womeninmedicine
Medicare's Part D policy is blocking progress needed to achieve Black health equity
https://www.statnews.com
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🌟 New Op-Ed from ABC Members! 🌟 We are proud to share an insightful op-ed written by Annette K. Ansong, MD, FACC & Rachel M Bond, MD, FACC, Co-chairs of the ABC CVD in Women and Children Committee and Tiffany Powell-Wiley, MD, MPH, Co-chair of the ABC Research Committee. Published in STAT, "Medicare’s Part D policy is blocking progress needed to achieve Black health equity," explores the significant barriers that Medicare’s current policies create in the fight for health equity among Black communities. Read the full article to understand the urgent need for policy changes that can pave the way for better health outcomes: https://lnkd.in/eH-_ESiZ Join the conversation and help us advocate for necessary changes to achieve #healthequity! #MedicarePartD #HealthJustice #HealthPolicy
Women's Heart Health & Prevention Specialist; Advocate for Women in Cardiology
Grateful for the opportunity Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc. to participate in an op-ed with Drs. Annette K. Ansong, MD, FACC and Tiffany Powell-Wiley centered on a critical issue: Medicare’s Part D policy and its impact on Black equity 🙏🏽 Obesity is an epidemic that ⬆️ the risk of cardiovascular disease and disproportionately affects Black Americans, beginning as early as childhood and adolescence. Black women have the highest rates of obesity or being overweight compared to other groups in the United States. The outdated policy set forth by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) currently restricts coverage of essential anti-obesity medications that manage obesity, a chronic medical condition, limiting suggested options for treatment and ultimately limiting the improvement of cardiovascular outcomes. One reason for this is that even at the policy level, obesity is still viewed as a lifestyle choice rather than a chronic disease that may continue to persist without appropriate treatment. This must change! Often, CMS sets the standard, and as such it’s crucial for them to lead the way in providing affordable access to life-saving medications for obesity. The longer we fail to provide such coverage, the longer underserved communities, particularly Black Americans, will struggle with a chronic medical condition on their own. Together, we can advocate for change and ensure equitable access to essential healthcare for all. 🫶🏽 Check it out 👉🏽https://lnkd.in/gt_S-K6e #MedicareForAll #HealthEquity #BlackHealthMatters #ObesityAwareness #HealthcareReform #blackwomeninmedicine #womenincardiology #womeninmedicine
Medicare's Part D policy is blocking progress needed to achieve Black health equity
https://www.statnews.com
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🎉 Why Wait? Join Today! 🎉 There’s never been a better time to join ABC. Be part of a community dedicated to making change in healthcare. 🔗 Become a member today: https://buff.ly/4b66rsQ #JoinToday #ABCMembership
Membership | Association of Black Cardiologists
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📚 Exclusive Educational Resources 📚 ABC members get access to cutting-edge research, webinars, and more. Elevate your knowledge and your career! You don't have to be a cardiologist to be a member! 🔗 Join today! https://buff.ly/4b66rsQ #CardiologyEducation #JoinABC
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🤝🏾 Networking Opportunities Await 🤝🏽 Connect with leading cardiologists and health professionals across the nation. ABC membership opens doors! 🔗 Become a member today: https://buff.ly/4b66rsQ #Networking #ProfessionalGrowth
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Today, we honor #Juneteenth, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It's a reminder of the resilience of the Black community and a call to action to address the significant health disparities that they continue to face - including higher rates of chronic diseases and limited access to quality care. Join us in advocating for policies that promote #healthequity and that foster generational health for all.
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🌟 Join the Mission🌟 Become a part of ABC today and join a community dedicated to promoting cardiovascular health equity. Tap into a network that’s transforming lives! 🔗 Join now https://buff.ly/4b66rsQ #ABCMembership #HeartHealth
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