Honoring the legacy of Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC, president of Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital in New York, forty-seven clinicians were selected to participate in the American College of Cardiology’s inaugural Fuster Prevention Forum in Washington on June 12 – 13. The in-person, two-day educational course focuses on early cardiovascular disease prevention and equips clinicians with the tools they need to enact change and foster a culture of prevention in their communities.
Cardiovascular disease continues to be the number one killer of men and women across the world, and research shows that early-life interventions can make an impact on decreasing your risk. The Fuster Prevention Forum aims to create a world where every child has the foundation needed to sustain lifelong cardiovascular health. This vision is achieved through prioritizing education at all levels, encouraging healthy habits and fostering a community-based culture of prevention.
The course will highlight the importance of promoting nutrition, physical activity and emotional well-being during all stages of life, starting in childhood. Participants who complete the course will be recognized as experts in primordial prevention and can return to their communities with the skills and strategies they need to implement community-based prevention initiatives and build heart healthy communities.
After the course, the cohort will participate in a webinar later in the year to assess their progress, foster community and share best practices. The inaugural participants are:
Alaska Heart and Vascular Institute
Thomas Jefferson University
MyCardiologist CVAUSA
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Orlando Health
Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute at Baptist Health
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Purdue University
Hartford Healthcare
University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine
Summa Health
UT Southwestern
UT Houston
University of California, San Diego
Rady Children's Health, San Diego
Mayo Clinic Arizona
Rush University Medical Center
George Washington University School of Medicine
University of Vermont
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Nemours Children's Health
Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital
CommonSpirit Mercy Hospital
Boston Medical Center
Mass General Brigham and Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Medical University of South Carolina
Georgetown University
Providence Health, Mission Heritage Medical Group
Weill Cornell Medicine
Griffin Hospital
University of Kansas-Wichita
John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
Northwestern University
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
RWJBH Jehdhun Cardiology
University of Florida
University of California Davis
Huntsville Hospital
Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital of Hackensack Meridian Health
Washington University in St. Louis
Tufts Medical Center
Westchester Medical Center
Lakeland Regional Health System
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Learn more about the Fuster Prevention Forum here .
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is a global leader dedicated to transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all. For more than 75 years, the ACC has empowered a community of over 60,000 cardiovascular professionals across more than 140 countries with cutting-edge education and advocacy, rigorous professional credentials, and trusted clinical guidance. From its world-class JACC Journals and NCDR registries to its Accreditation Services, global network of Chapters and Sections, and CardioSmart patient initiatives, the College is committed to creating a world where science, knowledge and innovation optimize patient care and outcomes. Learn more at www.ACC.org or connect on social media at @ACCinTouch.
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