The National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention

10/23/2026

Did you know people with heart disease are at higher risk for serious flu complications?

Fairburn, Georgia, Mayor Hattie Portis-Jones and local CVS Pharmacy pharmacist Emmanuel Antwi Boasiako, Pharm.D., encourage residents to make a flu shot part of their fall routine.

Learn more: natforum.org/flu-immunization

10/22/2026

Did you know your cardiovascular health can be an important factor when discussing flu immunization options?

The Flu Immunization SHARED Decision-Making Guide helps individuals and healthcare professionals discuss health risks, immunization options, concerns, and preferences: https://www.nationalforum.org/collaborations/flu/

10/22/2026

New risk tools, guidelines, and therapies can improve health only when they reach practice.

At the National Forum's 2026 Annual Meeting on Oct. 29, Seth S. Martin, MD, MHS (Johns Hopkins Medicine), Sadiya S. Khan, MD, MSc (Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine), and Jacob Shiff (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) will join the discussion, "From Evidence to Action: The New Playbooks for Hypertension and Dyslipidemia Management."

Explore what organizations can do now to improve implementation and outcomes.

🔗 Register for the virtual meeting: https://natforum.org/2026-annual-meeting

10/20/2026

What if every health care visit becomes an opportunity for prevention?

At the National Forum's 2026 Annual Meeting on Oct. 29, Mark McClellan, MD, PhD (Duke University), and Michael W. Cropp, MD, MBA (Independent HealthHealth Association) will explore how health systems can make prevention a routine part of patient care.

From early detection to reducing cardiovascular risk, this session will highlight opportunities to strengthen prevention across health care settings.

Join us for Unleashing Prevention's Power: Improving Americans' Heart, Kidney, Metabolic, and Brain Health.

📅 Oct. 29 | 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ET

🔗 Register now: https://natforum.org/2026-annual-meeting

10/16/2026

The connection between flu and heart health deserves attention in community prevention efforts.

People with heart disease and those who have had a stroke are at higher risk of developing serious complications from flu. Research has also found an association between flu illness and an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.

This connection makes flu immunization an important topic in outreach to people living with cardiovascular disease. Through Move with the Mayor®, we’re bringing flu prevention and heart health into the same conversation.

Learn more: natforum.org/flu-immunization

10/15/2026

Local voices can help bring flu prevention into community conversations.

City of Chattanooga - Government Mayor Tim Kelly and Walgreens pharmacist Kelly Ferris, PharmD, teamed up for a Move with the Mayor® public service announcement (PSA) about flu immunization.

We invite public health professionals and community partners to share this PSA through their networks and encourage informed conversations about flu immunization this season.

Watch and share: natforum.org/flu-immunization

10/12/2026

Trusted community voices can help residents make informed decisions about flu immunization.

City of Atlanta Government Mayor Andre Dickens and Kroger pharmacist Enizabeth Perez-Andujar, PharmD, show how elected officials and healthcare professionals can work together to connect communities with practical health information.

Watch and share the message, then encourage residents to talk with a healthcare professional about what is recommended for them: natforum.org/flu-immunization

10/09/2026

How can prevention move from aspiration to action?

Join the National Forum on Oct. 29 for its 24th Annual Meeting, “Unleashing Prevention’s Power: Improving Americans’ Heart, Kidney, Metabolic, and Brain Health.”

Listen to discussions on:

💠 Integrating prevention into routine care
💠 Improving hypertension and dyslipidemia management
💠 Building a united voice for prevention
💠 Learning successful practices from organizations across the field

The virtual meeting runs from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET.

Register: https://natforum.org/2026-annual-meeting

10/08/2026

A look behind the scenes in Fort Lauderdale, Florida! 🎬

City of Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis teamed up with Walgreens Pharmacy Manager Ashley Sawyer-Hill to film new Move with the Mayor® public service announcements about flu immunization and heart health.

Their videos bring local voices into the conversation, encouraging residents to:

• Ask questions.
• Talk with a pharmacist or another healthcare professional.
• Find their reason for getting a flu shot.

Thank you to Mayor Trantalis and Walgreens for helping bring these messages to the community.

Explore the campaign and watch available PSAs: natforum.org/flu-immunization

10/08/2026

Stopping a statin because of side effects doesn’t have to mean the end of treatment.

Other cholesterol-lowering options exist, and a clinician can help find the right fit.

Use the Statins and Other Cholesterol-Lowering Therapy SHARED decision-making guide to start the conversation: natforum.org/shared-decision

In shared decision-making, healthcare providers and patients work together to make the best possible healthcare decisions. These decisions consider evidence about available options, the clinician’s experience, and the patient’s values and preferences. There is evidence that shared decision-makin...