Move with the Mayor® campaign highlights flu prevention and its connection to heart health Ten mayors from communities across the country have joined the 2026–2027 Move with the Mayor® flu immunization awareness public service announcement (PSA) campaign to encourage residents to find their reason for getting a flu shot. Led by the National …
National Forum joins organizations urging FDA to approve nonprescription rosuvastatin
The National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention joined organizations representing consumers, patients, clinicians, public health leaders, employers, and healthcare payers in urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to approve nonprescription, low-dose rosuvastatin (Crestor 5 mg), together with the proposed additional …
Move with the Mayor® celebrates 52 cities advancing mental well-being through movement and connection
Fifty-two cities hosted 103 events this spring, turning parks, schools, sidewalks and community spaces into places for movement, connection and mental well-being. The 2026 Move with the Mayor® (MWTM) Mental Health and Physical Activity Challenge encouraged mayors to bring residents together through active, accessible community events. The …
U.S. Conference of Mayors Backs Move with the Mayor® to Help Communities Improve Heart Health, Mental Well-Being, and Resilience
Long Beach, CA – The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) passed a resolution on Sunday, urging mayors to help residents in communities of all sizes improve their heart health, mental well-being, and overall quality of life. USCM, a nonpartisan organization of more than 1,400 mayors, "encourages mayors to use programs such as Move with the Mayor® …
55 Mayors Unite to Champion Mental Health Through Movement and Connection This May
National challenge places special focus on veterans and older adults Fifty-five mayors across the country are launching the 2026 Move with the Mayor® (MWTM) Spring Mental Health and Physical Activity Challenge today. The monthlong initiative, which coincides with Mental Health Awareness Month, invites residents to improve their mental health …
Protect Access to Phosphate-Lowering Therapies
The American Pharmacists Association, Association of Black Cardiologists, and National Medical Association joined the National Forum in urging New York Gov. Hochul to pause the state's plan to shift all oral-only phosphate-lowering therapies to the Medicaid Ambulatory Patient Group bundled payment model on January 1, 2026. We are concerned that …
Organizations, Clinicians, and Policy Leaders Honored at National Forum’s 2025 Annual Meeting
For Immediate Release November 14, 2025 Media Contact Whitney Webber, Event and Communication Manager 316-393-9553 whitney.webber.ic@nationalforum.org Organizations, Clinicians, and Policy Leaders Honored at National Forum's 2025 Annual Meeting The National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention honored six individuals and two …
Mayors Host Over 100 Events During Mental Health and Physical Activity Challenge
Mayors nationwide hosted over 100 events this spring to raise awareness about the vital role of social connection and active living in promoting mental and physical health. Over the monthlong Move with the Mayor® (MWTM) Mental Health and Physical Activity Challenge, 50 mayors led their communities in activities that encouraged daily movement …
Mayors Credited in Sharp Drop in Overdose Deaths
CDC data shows decline in overdose deaths; mayors say local prevention efforts work Mayors across the country helped drive a 26.9% drop in U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024, according to a national briefing held Friday morning — a remarkable reversal after years of increases. During the 30-minute session, hosted by the National Forum for …
