Please join the Alzheimer’s Association and the Association of Black Women Physicians in an interactive virtual discussion about the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease.

This live webinar is taking place June 29, 2022 from 12pm to 1pm Central Standard Time.   You can register below for an access link or call 800-272-3900 to join the webinar by phone.

This education program will help the audience in recognizing some common signs of the disease and provide guidance on what to watch for in themselves and others.

The guest speaker Emnet Gammada, Ph.D.  has worked hard along with guest moderator Cozette Lyons-Jones, MD, MPH, FACP to bring the best value in educational training through this webinar.

The summit organized by the American Heart Association aims to bridge gaps in detection and appropriate care of implantable device infections

Black Nurses Rock participated in an American Heart Association summit of more than 40 health care professionals to bridge gaps in awareness, detection and appropriate treatment of cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) infections.

As many as one in 20 patients with a CIED, such as a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator, develops an infection within three years of implantation. Despite current guidelines, only one in five patients with a CIED infection undergoes timely extraction – the most appropriate treatment option. Early extraction is associated with a 41% lower risk of death. Female and Black patients are even less likely to undergo this lifesaving procedure.

During the summit, participants – including clinicians and patient advocates – shared insights to inform educational webinars and podcasts that will be promoted and disseminated across the American Heart Association’s extensive health care professional network. The multidisciplinary group also recommended:

• development of patient and referring physician tools to drive earlier diagnosis,
• creation of a care pathway and structures to support safe extraction, and
• the launch of a patient awareness and education campaign.

“To treat CIED infections well, you need a broad-based, interdisciplinary approach to gather and leverage the available experts,” said Dr. Bruce Wilkoff, MD, planning group chairperson of the Association’s CIED initiative and director of cardiac pacing and tachyarrhythmia devices at Cleveland Clinic. “The American Heart Association is the perfect organization to get the message out. We can improve awareness, detection and treatment of CIED infections if we all work together.”

Learn more about this effort to drive evidence-based, equitable CIED infection care and sign up to receive the summit report and access related educational resources by clicking below.

About the American Heart Association

The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. We are dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities. Through collaboration with numerous organizations, and powered by millions of volunteers, we fund innovative research, advocate for the public’s health and share lifesaving resources. The Dallas-based organization has been a leading source of health information for nearly a century. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, Twitter or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.

The Black Nurses Rock Foundation is seeking candidates to serve a one-year term on a committee for the 2021-2022 term. You may nominate yourself or someone else using this form. Multiple nominations are permitted. BNRF Committee members work together to inspire and empower innovative leaders that will serve and educate vulnerable communities. Each committee will be comprised of a chair and at least 2 other members. 

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• Social Media Marketing Committee: The role of the Committee is to promote BNRF’s community, events, and resources while creating an engaging platform for members to engage in social media, virtual events, PR, and other marketing outlets. The committee will be comprised of a chair and at least 3 other members who will develop the social media calendar, strategic plan, and implementation. The committee will also provide moderation to posts, review comments, and manage group membership. Other volunteers may be enlisted to help create and implement content.

• Event Planning Committee: The role of the Committee is to define the theme of the annual meeting, determine content for each session, and recruit speakers. In most cases, individual members of the committee will take responsibility for individual sessions by identifying panelists, serving as their contact, and working with them to develop the session. The Committee is also responsible for identifying and contacting potential sponsors and sponsorship opportunities.

• Newsletter Committee: The role of the Committee is to gather and review members submissions to create a monthly newsletter for digital distribution. The committee will use an existing template to complete the graphic design and layout of the newsletter. The committee is also responsible for gather new stories, create ideas for articles, or create member polls for new topics.