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Cardiovascular Health: Advancing Equity and Awareness

Plenary Session

Heart disease remains a leading health concern, yet many AA & NH/PI communities lack access to early detection. This session focuses on raising awareness of subgroup-specific risks and addressing the systemic barriers that prevent underserved populations from receiving culturally competent preventive care.

Featured Speakers: 

  • (Moderator) Joyce Liu, Policy Advisor, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum

  • Younos Abdulsattar, Interim Vice President and US Medical Team Head for Cardiovascular and Metabolism, Novartis

  • Steven Caproni, Sr. Scientific Director, Medical Affairs - Specialty Medical, Bayer

  • Celina Gorre, CEO, WomenHeart

  • Patricia Parada, Senior Director, Population Health, Corporate Affairs, Bristol Myers Squibb

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