WVU Heart and Vascular Institute to host rural cardiovascular health symposium

The West Virginia University Heart and Vascular Institute will host the WVU Rural Cardiovascular Health Symposium Oct. 1-2 in Morgantown, bringing together healthcare professionals and community leaders to address challenges in cardiovascular care in rural communities.

The two-day symposium, “Rural Cardiovascular Care in the U.S.: Prevention, Access, Innovation and Systems of Care,” will convene medical professionals, public health experts and community leaders to explore practical strategies for improving cardiovascular health and expanding access to care.

Keynote speakers include Larry Rhodes, M.D., presenting “Coming Home to Serve,” and Jerry Blackwell, M.D., presenting “Why Rural Cardiovascular Health Requires a Different Playbook.”

Sessions will explore factors affecting rural cardiovascular health, including prevention and lipid management, STEMI/ systems of care for heart attacks and strokes, telecardiology, workforce and policy.

Faculty members, students and healthcare professionals are welcome to attend the full symposium or individual sessions relevant to their interests. Faculty members who wish to assign sessions to students may contact organizers for assistance tracking attendance.

There is no registration fee for WVU Medicine, University Health Associates and WVU faculty members, fellows or students. Registration fees for external participants are $250 for physicians, $100 for advanced practice providers and $50 for allied health professionals.

For more information or to register, visit the HVI Rural Cardiovascular Symposium registration page.