Improving Adherence to Cholesterol-lowering Therapies
Join Lynne Braun, PhD, CNP, FPCNA, FAHA, FAANP, FNLA, FAAN as she explores adherence to cholesterol-lowering therapies through patient-centered care. Dr. Braun will discuss cultural concerns along with health disparities that may affect adherence and provides resources to overcome barriers, such as costs of medications and complex treatment regimens.
Read MoreHeart Failure and Social Determinants of Health: The Foundation
Dr. Connie White-Williams presents about the relationship between social determinants of health (SDOH) and heart failure. Dr. White-Williams focuses on three specific areas of social determinants of health: access to care, food insecurity, and access to medication. She goes on to describe a model of care that addresses these three categories in the clinical setting…
Read MoreHeart Failure and Social Determinants of Health: Across Race and Gender
This conversation about heart failure and social determinants of health is led by Dr. Nancy Albert, who focused on the social determinants of race and gender. This presentation discusses a higher prevalence of heart disease for women globally in addition to observed differences in heart failure outcomes by race. Dr. Albert inspires the audience by…
Read More2021 Health Equity Summit Day 2
Race can have a significant impact on the healthcare you receive and even your risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. Join us on a discussion into health disparity and health equity considerations. On day two of the 2-day summit join Dr. Yvonne Commodore-Mensah of Johns Hopkins Schools of Nursing and Public Health to discuss community…
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Race can have a significant impact on the healthcare you receive and even your risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. Join us on a discussion into health disparity and health equity considerations. Dr. Keith Ferdinand of Tulane University will walk us through recognizing and defining health disparities and inequity. Next, Dr. Neva White of Philadelphia,…
Read MoreSocioeconomic Impact of Heart Failure Hospitalization and Readmission
Learn about the impact of health disparities in the prevalence, hospitalization rates, 30-day readmission rates, and outcomes in patients with heart failure. Nancy Albert, an expert in the care of patients with heart failure, explains the importance of patient engagement and health equity to improve outcomes for all patients.
Read MoreDisability Awareness and Etiquette in Health Promotion
Improving Confidence and Competence Through Universal Design Join speaker Lindsey Mullis, M.S., and earn 1.0 CE credit, as she discusses how to apply disability awareness and etiquette in your clinical setting. Learn about Universal Design and its implications for the successful integration of individuals with disabilities. By the end of this session, you will be…
Read More2021 Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium: General Sessions
Clinical management of chronic cardiovascular disease is a key component of the work of nurses in cardiology and primary care settings. This annual Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium continuing education program was designed to meet the clinical practice and recertification needs of these clinicians. This 2021 curriculum includes a comprehensive approach to treatment and management of patients…
Read MorePeripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness: Reducing Health Disparities
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) and heart disease share the same risk factors and often co-exist. This CE course on PAD is presented by Abbie Schrader, ARNP, who discusses the epidemiology of PAD and its comorbidities, including the disparities in diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes. PAD is a life-threatening condition that can be managed with proper care,…
Read MoreHeart Failure Course: Sex Differences in Prevention and Management
In this free continuing education course covering the sex differences in heart failure, Mariell Jessup, MD, reviews disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of heart failure. This heart failure course has a keen focus on health equity, artificial intelligence (AI), and the inclusion of women in clinical trials.
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