The National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention

06/25/2026

Communities are stronger when people have opportunities to move, connect, and support one another.

During our recent peer-learning briefing, "From Connection to Action: Mayor-Led Approaches to Community Health," Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry of Evansville, Indiana, and Mayor Jayden Williams GA of City of Stockbridge Government shared how they're using Move with the Mayor® to create healthier, more connected communities.

From community walks and line dancing to neighborhood events and local partnerships, both mayors demonstrated how simple, community-centered activities can strengthen social connections while supporting physical and mental well-being.

Thank you to the African American Mayors Association for partnering with us on this discussion. We also appreciate Mayor Hattie Portis-Jones of City of Fairburn, Georgia, for joining the conversation and sharing additional insights during the Q&A.

Swipe through to hear key takeaways from the discussion and see Move with the Mayor® in action across these communities.

06/23/2026

How are mayors turning community health goals into action?

Tomorrow, Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry and Mayor Jayden Williams GA of Stockbridge share how they're using Move with the Mayor® to:

💠 Encourage physical activity.
💠 Strengthen social connections.
💠 Support community well-being.

From Connection to Action: Mayor-Led Approaches to Community Health

📅 Wednesday, June 24
🕛 12–12:45 p.m. ET

Hosted by the National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention and the African American Mayors Association.

https://natforum.org/connection-to-action

06/15/2026

There's still time to register for today's virtual briefing.

Closing Gaps Between Cardiovascular Screening and Treatment begins at 12:30 p.m. ET.

Join a multidisciplinary panel offering patient, clinical, pharmacy, research, and payer perspectives as they discuss practical strategies to help more patients benefit from evidence-based cardiovascular care.

Register now: natforum.org/cvd-briefing

06/15/2026

Health care systems often measure screening. Dr. Michael Cropp argues they must also reward control.

In this interview, he explores how value-based care, team-based care, technology, and payment reform can help improve management of hypertension, cholesterol, and diabetes.

Hear more from Dr. Cropp during the June 15 briefing, “Closing Gaps Between Cardiovascular Screening and Treatment.”

Register now: natforum.org/cvd-briefing

We Convene. We Spark Conversation. We Accelerate Collaboration.The...

06/15/2026

Despite major advances in cardiovascular screening, too many patients never receive the timely, effective treatment needed to improve outcomes.

Join us today from 12:30–1:30 p.m. ET for a conversation about how health systems are helping more patients benefit from evidence-based care.

Hear from a multidisciplinary panel offering patient, clinical, pharmacy, research, and payer perspectives.

Register now: natforum.org/cvd-briefing

06/15/2026

Many patients see their pharmacist far more often than they see their physician.

Benjamin Bluml discusses how pharmacists can improve medication adherence, strengthen care coordination, and help patients stay on track with treatment.

Hear more from Bluml during the June 15 briefing, “Closing Gaps Between Cardiovascular Screening and Treatment.”

Register now: natforum.org/cvd-briefing

We Convene. We Spark Conversation. We Accelerate Collaboration.The...

06/14/2026

“Everyone needs a primary care clinician.”

Dr. Ada Stewart discusses why primary care, team-based care, medication access, and care coordination remain essential to improving cardiovascular outcomes.

Hear more from Dr. Stewart during the June 15 briefing, “Closing Gaps Between Cardiovascular Screening and Treatment.”

Register now: natforum.org/cvd-briefing

We Convene. We Spark Conversation. We Accelerate Collaboration.The...

06/12/2026

What helps patients move from screening to action?

In this conversation, preventive cardiologist Dr. David Maron and patient Doug Sousa discuss how communication, SHARED decision-making, and ongoing support can help patients better understand cardiovascular risk and stay engaged in treatment.

Hear more from Dr. Maron and Mr. Sousa during the June 15 briefing, “Closing Gaps Between Cardiovascular Screening and Treatment.”

Register today: natforum.org/cvd-briefing

Dr. David Maron is the C.F. Rehnborg Professor of Medicine and Chie...

06/12/2026

Despite major advances in cardiovascular screening, too many patients never receive the timely, effective treatment needed to improve outcomes.

How do we bridge the gap between identifying risk and achieving control?

Join us on Monday, June 15, from 12:30–1:30 p.m. ET for a virtual briefing on Closing Gaps Between Cardiovascular Screening and Treatment.

Hear from a multidisciplinary panel offering patient, clinical, pharmacy, research, and payer perspectives. The discussion will highlight actionable strategies, including:

💠 Standardizing evidence-based treatment
💠 Expanding team-based care models
💠 Empowering patients through self-monitoring and adherence support
💠 Aligning incentives to improve cardiovascular outcomes

Register today: natforum.org/cvd-briefing

06/12/2026

The challenge isn’t a lack of cardiovascular science. The challenge is turning that science into better patient outcomes.

Dr. Andreas Kalogeropoulos discusses implementation, prevention, primary care, and the healthcare system changes needed to improve long-term cardiovascular health.

Hear more from Dr. Kalogeropoulos during the June 15 briefing, “Closing Gaps Between Cardiovascular Screening and Treatment.”

Register today: natforum.org/cvd-briefing

We Convene. We Spark Conversation. We Accelerate Collaboration.The...