Our commitment is to improving cardiovascular health for all in the cardiovascular deserts of the Midwest and beyond. Heart attack, Stroke, Limb loss & Heart Failure are the number one causes of death for Americans. Cardiovascular Deserts are notable for high disease prevalence & low access to specialists and acute care facilities.

Unfortunately, delayed access to basic and complex cardiovascular disease states may adversely impact the ability to initiate a timely care plan. Cardiovascular Deserts exist across rural & metropolitan communities. Cleveland, Northeast Ohio and Southern Ohio are representative of these communities.

The numerous, responsible causes require deep understanding, strategic, sustained and coordinated evidence-based interventions:

1) Individual/Community education

2) Enhancing timely access to high quality clinical care

3) Advocacy and policy

4) Targeted clinical and implementation science research.

Discover how we are tackling today's most pressing health challenges to foster a healthier future for all.