10th Valve Disease Awareness Day
Makes a Memorable Impact
As many as 15.3 million Americans have heart valve disease, but research indicates that 3 out of 4 people don’t know anything about it. This year, we proudly celebrated 10 years of Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day — February 22. Leading more than 135 partners in awareness and educational activities through American Heart Month, our message was simple: listen to your heart.
And finally, the Alliance’s flagship event celebrating 10 years of awareness convened advocates and leaders in policy and care in the U.S. Capitol to honor a decade of collective impact.
View highlights by searching #ValveDiseaseDay and #ListenToYourHeart on social media.
70 Support Lawsuit to Overturn Immunization Schedule Changes
This month, the Alliance led more than 70 organizations in signing a press statement supporting a lawsuit to halt the February 25–27 ACIP meeting and overturn recent changes to the childhood immunization schedule.
The statement also supports the suit’s argument that the HHS Secretary unlawfully appointed ACIP members based on political affiliation, rather than merit, and bypassed established scientific review processes.
Podcast: The Alliance Reflects on 40 Years of Service
Research into aging needed a champion
This year marks a major milestone as the Alliance for Aging Research celebrates its 40th anniversary. That’s four decades of changing the narrative around aging and fighting for equitable access to care.
On this very special episode of The Check-Up, Alliance President and CEO Sue Peschin and Founder and Board Member Dan Perry reflect on 40 years of service to the aging community, and to discuss the organization's continued commitment to healthy aging.
Clinical Research Study Available for Alzheimer’s Community
Is your loved one experiencing changes in their memory, mood, or behavior due to Alzheimer’s?
Bristol Myers Squibb is conducting a clinical research study to better understand Alzheimer’s disease and develop potential treatment. The purpose of this study is to evaluate if an investigational medication, KarXT, may help in the treatment of delusions and/or hallucinations in people with Alzheimer’s disease.
See if you or a loved one may be eligible for a Bristol Myers Squibb Alzheimer’s trial. Pre-screening takes only a few minutes and helps connect you with studies relevant to you: www.NavigatingALZ.com
Alliance Celebrates Innovators this
Black History Month
Happy Black History Month! This February, the Alliance celebrates the Black clinicians, experts, policymakers, and leaders who have blazed the trail to a healthier, more equitable future for aging communities everywhere.
In theme with Valve Disease Day, we honored the first ever successful open-heart surgery, performed by Black cardiologist Daniel Hale Williams in 1893. His work catalyzed innovation in cardiology for years to come.
Let's continue to amplify the incredible work of African American changemakers.
