By: John Clymer Today’s USA Today cover story makes clear why the National Forum’s work with mayors to improve health in their communities is so important. People trust mayors more (74%) than governors (68%) or President Trump (44%) for information about the spread of coronavirus, according to a Harris Poll-Center for American Political Studies …
How Real People Can Cut Their Risk of COVID-19 and Stroke
Columbia, SC Mayor Steve Benjamin and National Forum Board member and Black News Channel host Mark McEwen take to the radio airwaves to discuss the importance of preventing and controlling high blood pressure to reduce one’s risk of stroke, heart disease, kidney disease and, now, COVID-19. These two influential African American men share their …
COVID-19 and People with Heart Disease: 4.8.20 Update
Dear National Forum Members, Stakeholders, and Mayors in Move with the Mayor™, The National Forum continues to drill down to help you answer questions about people with heart disease and diabetes being at risk for severe illness from COVID-19. Two questions we’re hearing this week are Who should wear a face covering and when? and If …
COVID-19 and People with Heart Disease: 3.27.20 Update
Dear National Forum Members, Stakeholders, and Mayors in Move with the Mayor™, CDC this afternoon gave a briefing on people who are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. The briefer reported that, “Data clearly show people at older ages have higher risk.” This includes people over age 50, especially those over 65. Additionally, people …
COVID-19 and People with Cardiovascular Disease
National Forum Members and Stakeholders, All of us are inundated with information related to COVID-19. The National Forum provides the following information to answer a question we keep hearing, “When experts say people with serious heart conditions may have higher risk for severe illness, who exactly do they mean?” According to current …
Ohio Mayors Recognized for Their Commitment to Boosting Heart Health
November 9, 2019 Media Contacts Jen Childress (515) 422-4498, jen.childress@nationalforum.org Eleven Ohio mayors are being recognized at The Ohio State vs. Maryland football game today for their commitment to boosting their cities’ heart health. National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention executive director John M. …
National Forum Releases Signature Report: Heart Failure Tsunami
Today, the National Forum unveiled the 2019 Signature Report: Heart Failure Tsunami, authored by Dr. Stephen Sidney. The report discusses the increasing rates of heart failure, paired with the fast growing senior population, as being the "Silver Tsunami” heading towards the U.S. While the rate of heart disease rate has decreased, the death rate …
CDC & CMS Announce Million Hearts® Executive Director
Dear National Forum Colleagues, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today the appointment of Laurence Sperling as the new Executive Director of Million Hearts®. Dr. Sperling is a world-renowned cardiologist and prevention advocate. He chaired the writing committee for …
Value & Access Steering Committee & Partners Comment on ICER Draft Evidence Report on Additive CVD Therapies
The National Forum submitted to the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) feedback from the Value & Access Steering Committee and partners on ICER’s Draft Evidence Report on Additive Cardiovascular Disease Therapies. The feedback reflects the consensus of Value & Access Steering Committee members and partners who represent …