Establishing Best Practices for Collaborative Care for Patients with ASCVD Between Academic and Rural Providers

Healthcare providers are unfamiliar with LDL-C targets and how to implement therapeutic regimens to achieve treatment goals in rural patient populations. Healthcare providers lack familiarity with the role of elevated Lp(a) as a risk factor for ASCVD and how to target elevated Lp(a) in rural settings.

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Saving Souls: Alzheimer's Outreach

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) disproportionately affects certain populations due to social determinants of health, yet most clinicians lack sufficient knowledge of the latest diagnostic tools and disease-modifying therapies that can help mitigate these disparities. This timely activity is designed to address these gaps with real-world, practical approaches for busy clinicians.

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Tackling Obesity in Appalachian Healthcare: Approaches, Challenges, and Solutions

Appalachia faces significant healthcare challenges, particularly in rural and underserved areas where access to primary and preventive care remains limited. These regions consistently rank among the lowest in national health metrics, with high rates of chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity, necessitating comprehensive and accessible healthcare services.

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