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Health Equity Hub
Expo, #701
NEW THIS YEAR, the Health Equity Hub at ACC.23/WCC is aimed at amplifying the topic of health equity and engaging stakeholders across the field of cardiology. Beyond the line-up of presentations and panel discussions on the HE Stage, there will be a Virtual Reality Health Equity experience and a touchscreen Health Equity Heat Map to explore the demographics of your local community and gain appreciation for the scope of the problem in the population of patients you treat. Stop by to explore a variety of topics and learning experiences related to health equity.
Quick Links: Saturday • Sunday • Monday
10:45 – 11 a.m.
4700. Social Determinants of Health: Interactive Data Presentation
Join us for a presentation and demonstration of the interactive data tools set up at the Health Equity Hub that explore social determinants of health. After the demonstration, use the interactive tools to learn more about the impact of social determinants of health where you live and practice.
Speaker:
Angela Natcheva
11 a.m. – Noon
4701. Young Scholars Program Showcase
Join members of the Young Scholars Program as they explore the Health Equity Hub and meet with member leaders.
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
4702. Reducing Cardiovascular Disparities Through Systems Based Education and Community Engagement
This session will examine how incorporating diversity, equity, inclusion, community engagement, and health systems science education in cardiovascular fellowship training can improve interpersonal and communication skills for educators and learners and support systems-based practice.
Speakers:
James E. Carter Jr., MD
Kamal Henderson, MD, MSc
Mori Krantz, MD, MPH
William McDade, MD, PhD
Demetria McNeal, PhD
Alexis Tumolo, MD
4703. CardioSmart: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources and Programs
Join us for a discussion of the health equity and diversity and inclusion resources found in CardioSmart, ACC's patient engagement program, and Patient Voice programs.
Speakers:
Rachel Bond, MD, FACC
Gladys Velarde, MD, FACC
3:15 – 4 p.m.
4704. The Patient-Cardiologist Connection
This session will discuss building the patient-cardiologist relationship, while navigating barriers such as: language differences, biases of both provider and patient, differences in values, and lack of perspective taking.
Speakers:
Paul Anaya, MD, PhD
Quinn Capers IV, MD
Matthew Carazo, MD
Stephen Cook, MD
Julie B. Damp, MD, FACC
Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FASPC
Sharonne Hayes, MD
Jennifer Mieres, MD, FACC
Modele Ogunniyi, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA
Melanie S. Sulistio, MD, FACC
4705. Health Equity Task Force Leadership: Closing Remarks
Join the ACC's Health Equity Task Force as they discuss the first day of ACC.23/WCC and what to look forward to on Sunday and Monday.
Speaker:
Paul Douglass, MD, MACC
11:15 – 11:30 a.m.
4706. Social Determinants of Health: Interactive Data Presentation
Join us for a presentation and demonstration of the interactive data tools set up at the Health Equity Hub that explore social determinants of health. After the demonstration, use the interactive tools to learn more about the impact of social determinants of health where you live and practice.
Speaker:
Angela Natcheva
11:30 a.m. –12:15 p.m.
4707. Impact of Black Maternal Health Momnibus on Cardiovascular Care in the US
This session will highlight barriers to equitable maternal healthcare, discuss possible solutions through targets funding and resources, and engage participants in political action and healthcare advocacy.
Speakers:
Deirdre J. Mattina, MD, FACC (Moderator)
Jeannie Kelly, MD, MS
Jonathan Kristan
Kate Lindley, MD, FACC
Ki Park, MD, FACC
4708. Disparities in Postpartum Hypertension Care: A Missed Case of Preeclampsia
In this session, we will present a case of a 22-year-old Black woman with a missed diagnosis of postpartum preeclampsia, highlight societal and systemic factors that contributed to the missed diagnosis, and discuss ways to reduce racial and geographic inequities in postpartum care.
Speakers:
Kayle Shapero, MD, PhD (Case Presenter)
Malamo Countouris, MD, MS
Arthur "Jason" Vaught, MD
1 – 1:45 p.m.
4709. Aortic Stenosis: A Case Study in Health Care Disparities and Leveraging Innovative Technology to Deliver Health Equity in Disadvantaged Communities
Join us to discuss how to reduce undertreatment and underdiagnosis of aortic stenosis (structural heart disease) in communities that face structural barriers to achieving equity.
Speakers:
V. Antoine Keller, MD, FACC, FACS
Courtney Jordan-Baechler, MD
3:30 – 4:15 p.m.
4710. Cross-Sector Perspectives on Health Equity: Opportunities to Strengthen the Cardiovascular Field Together
A key component of the ACC's strategic plan is its commitment to Diversity, Health Equity, and Inclusion. It's impossible to build a future where cardiovascular disease is no longer the #1 killer worldwide without addressing inequities in all aspects of care to include representation in clinical research, removing bias from clinical decision making, and improving diversity across the CV care team. Tackling these challenges in a comprehensive way requires cross-sector collaboration and commitment. This session will focus specifically on ACC's Health Equity strategy and progress with insights from collaborators in the Life Sciences industry.
10 – 10:15 a.m.
4711. Social Determinants of Health: Interactive Data Presentation
Join us for a presentation and demonstration of the interactive data tools set up at the Health Equity Hub that explore social determinants of health. After the demonstration, use the interactive tools to learn more about the impact of social determinants of health where you live and practice.
Speaker:
Angela Natcheva
10:15 – 10:45 a.m.
4712. Transgender Cardiovascular Care
This session features discussions of complex cases in the care of transgender individuals with cardiac disease while assisting them in successfully navigating gender affirming care.
Speaker:
Leigh Reardon, MD
12:45 – 1:45 p.m.
4713. Differences in Cardiovascular Disease in Asian Subgroups: Is it Cultural or Biological?
Explore contributors to cardiovascular disease among Asian subgroups.
Speakers:
Annabelle Santos Volgman, MD, FACC (Moderator)
Eugene Yang, MD, FACC (Moderator)
Michael Kim
Rick A. Nishimura, MD, MACC
Kevin Shah, MD, FACC
4714. Aging and Ageism in the Cardiovascular Workforce
Join the Senior Cardiovascular Professionals Section as they host a discussion on aging and ageism in the cardiovascular workforce.

Information current as of January 4, 2023.
Health Equity Hub presentations are not part of ACC.23/WCC, as planned by its Program Committee, and do not qualify for continuing medical education (CME), continuing nursing education (CNE) or continuing education (CE) credit.
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