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The Heart of the Matter Podcast

Podcast Overview

The NACDD CVH Team remains committed to invigorating the field of cardiovascular disease and health promotion and helping to set direction for the future. The Heart of the Matter podcast highlights best practices and innovation in cardiovascular disease prevention and health promotion.

Hosted by Brittaney Bethea, MPH, a new episode is released quarterly to amplify lessons learned and innovative strategies being implemented by leaders in the field. Listen to and share episodes below:

Ep. 4. Applying a Social Justice Framework to Cardiovascular Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

February, 2024 – American Heart Month: Episode 4 of The Heart of the Matter podcast, features Robyn Taylor, VP of NACDD’s Center for Justice in Public Health.

Click here to access the NACDD Social Justice Framework.

Ep. 3. The Power and Possibilities of Pharmacy Partnerships

October, 2023 – American Pharmacist Month: Episode 3 of The Heart of the Matter features Drs. Stephanie McGrath and Kelsey Hake from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, and Troy Trygstad from the Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services Network.

Ep. 2. Cardiovascular Health Disparities among African American Women

July, 2023: Episode 2 of The Heart of the Matter features Dr. Letitia Presley-Cantrell from the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control and Dr. Karol Watson from UCLA

Ep. 1. The Wonders of Workplace Wellness and Cardiac Rehabilitation

February 25, 2023 – American Heart Month: Episode 1 of The Heart of the Matter features Dr. Seth Martin and Meg Lucik from the John Hopkins Hospital

Impact Briefs

Million Hearts Health Equity Implementation Project Updates (September 2023)
American Heart Month Updates (February 2023)
Million Hearts^®Recognition Program Updates (August 2022)
CVH Council Updates (June 2022)
CVH Council Updates (February 2022)

Blog Posts

World Heart Day (September 29, 2022)

Off the Cuff Newsletter

Newsletter Overview

NACDD distributes a weekly communication, Off the Cuff, that includes information for the CVH Network on: pertinent webinars and calls, national partners’ announcements and resources, and tips from states on program, epidemiology, surveillance, and evaluation topics.

Off the Cuff reaches more than 500 people each issue, including federal, national, state, territorial, and local public health professionals. Click below to be added to the distribution list.