Combating Obesity in America
Health inequities affect a variety of health issues, including the chronic condition of obesity. In this episode, learn about the disparate impacts of social determinants of health (SDOH) on obesity.…
Read MoreAddressing Strain on the Healthcare Workforce
How do we effectively address the increasing strain on an already overwhelmed workforce? Guests Nikki Akparewa, RN, MSN/MPH, and Michelle Johnson, MD, MPH, describe how burnout, turnover, and early retirement…
Read MoreCommunity Initiatives to Improve Health Outcomes
Guests Rimsky Denis, MD, MPH, MBA, and Ms. Sam Hoeffler discuss community-based strategies for improving health outcomes and promoting health equity. Specific initiatives include health fairs, and barbershops, increasing communication…
Read MoreHealth Equity Every Day
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 MoreAccess to Lipid Lowering Medications
Join Dr. Handberg to review novel lipid-lowering medications on the market today and examine the effect of social determinants of health on access and adherence to lipid-lowering medications. Patient Advocate…
Read MorePharmacologic Management of Depression in Adults with CVD
This pharmacology course will take you through the effectiveness, dosing, contraindications, and adverse effects of antidepressant medications in treating depression while exploring their interaction with CVD therapies and their application…
Read MoreCardiovascular Health and CVD Risk in LGBTQ+ Populations
Hear from Dr. Caceres as they explore health disparities within sexual and gender minority populations. Learn key CVD risk factors for LGBTQ+ populations, important prevention strategies, and how to utilize…
Read MoreCardiovascular Health Among Immigrants and Displaced Populations
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 MoreMaternal Mortality, Cardiovascular Disease, and Prevention
Throughout this 0.75 course, learners will review the burden of CVD on maternal mortality, learn about maternal risk factors and the importance of early identification and prevention of CVD, and…
Read MoreAssessing Cardiovascular Risk: Where Are the Data Now and Where Do We Go From Here?
Learn the role of CVD risk assessment as part of guidelines-directed therapy from Dr. Donald Lloyd-Jones. This 1.0 CE contact hour course covers risk factors from health disparities and emerging…
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