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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to be highly preventable. Yet, despite the vast network of clinical settings and prevention and management strategies available to help patients reduce their risk for cardiovascular…
Read More »Health equity affects us all, and successful approaches to addressing it include building trust between healthcare professionals and patients, recognizing and addressing barriers to care, and committing daily to improving…
Read More »Newly elected lawmakers and shifting healthcare policy priorities open opportunities, or gaps, in education and awareness about ways to reduce disparities in cardiovascular disease (CVD) and access to care. To…
Read More »In our commitment to advancing maternal health, PCNA’s Advocacy Committee and other PCNA leaders present a renewed call to action in the fight against cardiovascular-related maternal mortality. Our Advocacy Committee…
Read More »Ensuring that patients have the opportunity to attain their full health potential—regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or other social determinants of health—requires commitment, tenacity, and actions by each of…
Read More »Immigrants and refugees face various health concerns that require early and rapid interventions to prevent adverse health outcomes. Nurses are pivotal in promoting cardiovascular health as they are equipped to provide equal and equitable healthcare in diverse settings.
Read More »The Pursuit of Health Equity in Cardiovascular Healthcare Thank you to Raven Pierre, MSN, RN and Diana Baptiste, DNP, RN, CNE, FPCNA, FAAN for this article on cultural safety. The…
Read More »Once again, PCNA has partnered with the Association of Black Cardiologists and the Medical Alley Association on a series designed to educate legislators about the links between race and cardiovascular…
Read More »The U.S. is in crisis when it comes to pregnancy-related maternal mortality (i.e., maternal deaths during or in the year following pregnancy). In late September 2022, the Centers for Disease…
Read More »Thank you to Cristine Zeng, PhD candidate, BN, MN, RN, Professor Lin Perry, and Dr Xiaoyue Xu for this article on cardiovascular health in Chinese immigrants. Cardiovascular Health in Chinese…
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