At the Heart of the Matter: Unmasking and Addressing COVID-19's Toll on Diverse Populations

The COVID-19 pandemic has unmasked longstanding racial and ethnic health-related disparities. Data indicate that co-morbidities such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and kidney disease are risk factors for poor COVID-19 outcomes.

12 scientific teams redefining fast-tracked heart and brain health research related to COVID-19

Dr. Michelle A. Albert was awarded the COVID-19 Cardiovascular Rapid Response Grant by the American Heart Association

COVID-19 Pandemic: 'Another Earthquake' Exposing Glaring Health Inequities

American Heart Association National President Dr. Bob Harrington interviews Dr. Michellle A. Albert about the Health Inequities related to COVID-19.

A shelter-in-place side effect: Bay Area people are afraid to go to the hospital

Dr. Michelle Albert was quoted in San Francisco Chronicle article on people avoiding hospital visits because of COVID-19 fears.

Ignored in Plain Sight

Despite the challenges in conducting research about stress, resilience, and health,

Financial Strain and Ideal Cardiovascular Health in Middle-aged and Older Women: Data from the Women's Health Study.

Financial strain was associated with lower ideal cardiovascular health in middle aged and older female health professional women. The results of this study have implications for the potential cardiovascular health benefit of financial protections for older individuals.

Sleep debt: the impact of weekday sleep deprivation on cardiovascular health in older women.

Sleep debt was associated with poorer ICH, despite taking into account socioeconomic status and psychosocial factors. These results suggest that weekly sleep duration variation, possibly leading to circadian misalignment, may be associated with cardiovascular risk in older women. https://academic-...

#Me_Who Anatomy of Scholastic, Leadership, and Social Isolation

NURTURE-DiverseCity Camp – Tentative Dates June 26th – 30th

A NURTURED PURSE