Advocacy

The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) is dedicated to eliminating disparities related to cardiovascular disease for all people of color and adheres to the vision that all people regardless of race, ethnicity, or gender should benefit equally from a reduction in the frequency, duration, and impact of diseases of the heart and blood vessels.

The ABC endeavors to be a leading authority for policymakers on issues that impact the practice of and access to cardiovascular care in all populations, including by advocating for initiatives and programs focused on education, prevention, and treatment.

ABC is focused on building strong, effective relationships with varied stakeholders throughout the healthcare community to help advance its advocacy agenda. Collaboration is a pillar of success.

ABC Advocacy Agenda

Community Health Advocate (CHA)

We encourage community-wide participation in heart disease prevention, education, detection and lifestyle changes that can improve the cardiovascular health status of all communities.This includes those with a majority of African Americans residents who remain at higher risk for heart disease and stroke when compared to white Americans.

We are involved in advocacy in a number of ways at the local, regional, and national levels:

We believe that good health is the cornerstone of progress. We are firm in our resolve to make exemplary health care accessible and affordable to all, dedicated to lowering the high rate of cardiovascular disease, including stroke, in minority populations and committed to advocacy and diversity. We are guided by ethical principles in all transactions and strive for excellence in our training and skills.

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