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1 educating patients OUR REACH Role in nursing Making an impact spreading the word local impact 2012 Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association impact report Heart disease prevention starts with us Partners advancing the professional financial highlights leading the way addressing the issues

2 message from the president and chief executive officer 2012 was a very exciting year for. This year, we reached 2,900 members worldwide, a 12% growth in membership since members reached nearly 2 million patients, attended local, regional and national continuing education programs, completed nearly 5,000 on-demand programs, ordered more than 625,000 patient education tools, and downloaded over 12,000 patient education tools from pcna.net. Just this year, we implemented a brand new website to enhance our members experience online, offered four new webinars that reached nearly 10,000 health care professionals, held the second largest Annual Symposium in our nineteen year history, and introduced six new patient education tools was also full of challenges for our members. This year our members faced budget cuts, new laws for preventive services and Medicare, an aging U.S. baby-boomer population, rising health care costs, continuation of the nursing shortage, over 65 million sedentary Americans, 81 million Americans with cardiovascular disease, and a staggering 70% of overweight or obese Americans. Though we continue to celebrate our successes, we move into 2013 with a large agenda and much more work to do. We know cardiovascular disease prevention starts with members around the world as they educate patients and their communities, gain more knowledge about risk factors, and seek to make a difference in the health of their patients. is charged with supporting these important efforts. To that end, we spent time in 2012 developing a new strategic plan for that will serve as a blueprint to guide our work in the areas of advocacy, partnerships, awareness, leadership development, membership growth, international reach, and professional and patient education. We move into this new year with optimism that will continue to lead strong efforts towards cardiovascular disease prevention that have a lasting impact on the health of patients worldwide. Lola A Coke PhD, ACNS-BC, RN-BC, FAHA, F Rush University College of Nursing, Chicago, IL President, 2012 Board of Directors Sue Koob MPA Chief Executive Officer 2 3

3 financial highlights Supporters The Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit professional membership organization headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, with over 20 active chapters across the United States and Canada. This overview outlines finances from the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association s 2012 fiscal year, which began on January 1, 2012 and ended December 31, Platinum AstraZeneca Gilead Sciences, Inc. Health Diagnostic Laboratory, Inc. Gold Astellas Pharma US, Inc. Platinum AstraZeneca Gilead Sciences, Inc. Health Diagnostic Laboratory, Inc. Gold Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc Support and other revenue 44 % 32 % 13 % 6 % educational project support supporters event support & exhibits membership dues Boston Scientific Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. and Lilly USA, LLC Silver Alere Inc. Boehringer Ingelheim Bristol-Myers Squibb Astellas Pharma US, Inc. Bristol-Myers Squibb and Pfizer, Inc. Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. and Lilly USA, LLC Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Sanofi Silver 4 % annual symposium registration Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Genzyme Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Alere Inc. 1 % publications and Media Finances at a Glance Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Merck & Co., Inc. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Division The Coca-Cola Company Boehringer Ingelheim Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Genzyme A Sanofi Company Merck & Co., Inc expenses 35 % 28 % 28 % 9 % educational projects membership support & Technology annual symposium & other events association management 63 % of revenue goes to supporting professional & public education through projects and events Membership revenue increased by 10 % since 2011 Support for events and programs increased37 % since 2011 Bronze Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. California Walnut Commission CardioDx, Inc. Cleveland HeartLab ConAgra Foods Science Institute General Mills Novartis Pharmaceuticals Division The Coca-Cola Company Bronze Accumetrics, Inc. California Walnut Commission CardioDx, Inc. General Mills 4 5

4 making an impact represents over 35,000 health care professionals, mostly nurses and advanced practice nurses, who continue to have a significant impact on cardiovascular health worldwide. our reach by Year 35,000 36,000 30,000 30,181 25,000 26,425 20,000 About 15,000 The Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association () is the leading nursing organization dedicated to preventing cardiovascular disease through assessing risk, facilitating lifestyle changes, and guiding individuals to achieve treatment goals. Our Mission The current state of health care demands that nurses and advanced practice nurses play a leading role in identifying and implementing cardiovascular risk reduction strategies. is committed to the continued education and support of nurses so they may successfully rise to this challenge. 10,000 5, , , , , , , , , Goals To increase public and political awareness of the critical role nurses play in comprehensive cardiovascular risk reduction. To promote individual and community education in cardiovascular risk reduction and disease management across the lifespan. To provide opportunities for education and professional development for nurses. To advocate for professional certification and development for nurses specializing in cardiovascular disease prevention and management. Taking our mission around the world Globally, nurses and nursing organizations play a key role in research, practice, policy, and advocacy initiatives designed to promote CVD prevention. s international committee seeks to support and expand the role of nurses and nursing far beyond our North American home. To disseminate information on innovative, fiscally responsible models of cardiovascular care delivery. To foster productive liaisons with professional organizations sharing similar goals. To support the utilization and dissemination of research and support evidence-based practice in cardiovascular risk reduction and disease management. Connecting Near and Far s database of health care professionals increased 18 % since 2011 reaches health care professionals in 93 countries Ethnic diversity among members has increased 73 % over the past year presented at several international meetings in 2012, including the World Heart Federation s Congress of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology. 6 7

5 heart disease prevention starts with members membership continues to grow and represents the ever-increasing number of nurses and advanced practice nurses in primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease, primary care, and other areas. represents approximately 2,900 health care professionals who work in hospitals, clinics, and universities who see over two million patients per year. has experienced a 12% increase in total members since Through their important work, members are leaders in cardiovascular disease prevention worldwide. 69 % Registered Nurse member profession 24 % 4 % Nurse Practitioner Clinical Nurse Specialist 2 % Other: Physician, Physician Assistant, Registered Dietitian, Diabetes Educator, Student, Pharmacist, Corporate Representative 1 % Exercise Physiologist 53 % Hospital 36 % Outpatient 23 % Inpatient member employer type 17 % Physician Practice 16 % Other Fee-Standing Cardiac Rehab Clinics, HMO, Public Health 7 % member experience in nursing * 7 % 47 % 23 % 9 % 8 % 8 % 5 % University Veterans Administration years years years years years *Results based on membership survey data 0-5 years Members Make a Difference * 45 % of members suggest recommended prescriptions to physicians and/or prescribe themselves 65 % of members spend over 30 minutes with patients during their initial visit 25 % of members spend 60+ minutes with patients during their initial visit * Results based on membership survey data The Role of Nursing in 2012 In 2012, health care professionals faced many challenges, from budget cuts, to new laws for preventive services, to an aging population. is positioned to support nurses and advanced practice nurses worldwide as their roles and responsibilities evolve and become more and more crucial to cardiovascular disease risk reduction and management. Nurses and advanced practice nurses continue to be driving forces in patient behavior change, improving patient outcomes, and overall heart disease risk reduction. 8 9

6 Spreading the word Heart disease continues to be a major cause of death worldwide. The conversation about heart disease prevention is ongoing and continues to have a voice in the discussion about risk reduction strategies. In 2012, distributed communication to thousands of health care professionals via , press releases and media placements, advertising, partnerships, pcna.net, and online media. was mentioned in print and online media throughout the country, receiving mentions in the top health care media outlets including Medscape, Medpage Today, Nurse.com, and Nurse.com Magazine. Plugging in: Connecting with Health Care Professionals Online In July of 2012 launched a new, enhanced website on pcna.net. In the first month of the launch, 16,000 health care professionals visited the new site, which offers access to on-demand CE courses, live webinars, national meetings, chapter programming, patient education, clinical tools, news, campaigns, and more. 1,162 A new brand marketing campaign, Heart Disease Prevention Starts With Me, lead communication efforts by telling the stories of how four real members make an impact on heart disease prevention via a dedicated webpage, advertising, YouTube and other marketing efforts. Learn more about this campaign on page 12. Generated by CamScanner from intsig.com reached thousands of others via social media campaigns and engagement. An enhanced Tell A Friend campaign kicked off heart month in February Originally launched in 2004, the campaign, which encourages health care professionals to raise awareness about heart disease in women, was enhanced in 2012 with new ways for health care professionals to share their Tell A Friend stories on the Facebook page. HEART DISEASE PREVENTION STARTS WITH MEMBERS learn How it can start with you, too. angela stewart PHilADElPHiA, PA MEMBER SiNCE 2008 Heart disease prevention starts with me Angela Stewart, ACNP-BC, CRNP is a nurse practitioner specializing in cardiovascular medicine at the Einstein Healthcare Network in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has developed largescale community education, health and wellness and screening programs for cardiovascular disease for thousands of residents in the Philadelphia area. All around the world, nurses are catalysts for heart disease prevention in their clinics, hospitals and communities. prevention can start with you, too Scan this QR code to watch videos and read stories about Angela, and other everyday champions in CVD prevention. Generated by CamScanner from intsig.com In September, developed two new campaigns, including new Women & Heart Disease resources on Facebook and a YouTube video campaign in recognition of World Heart Day In this campaign, recognized nurses from around the world and their efforts to reduce the global burden of heart disease. Partnering with international partner organizations, recorded YouTube videos from four nurse leaders who are actively engaged in global efforts to fight heart disease. As a result of the campaign, hundreds of health care professionals viewed the videos and gained international recognition from the World Heart Federation and other partners. Social Media By the Numbers Getting in Touch % of members see as a main source of information related to heart disease prevention strategies Over 29,000 health care professionals receive communication from distributed 24 media announcements, receiving over 15,000 views Media placements generated over 10 Million impressions Nearly 120,000 Health Care Professionals Visited pcna.net in % Increase in Facebook Fans since December ,162 Facebook Fans 444 Twitter Followers 1,024 YouTube Video Views 11

7 SuSan BuSh GReely, CO MeMBeR SiNCe 2003 AletheA hill MoBiLe, AL MeMBeR SiNCe 2009 Kim newlin RoSeVille, CA MeMbeR SiNCe 2003 Scan this QR code to watch videos and read stories about Kim, and other everyday champions in CVD prevention. angela stewart philadelphia, pa MeMber since 2008 star members In 2012, featured four real members in a new campaign called Heart Disease Prevention Starts with Me. The campaign aimed to show the significant impact nurses and nurse practitioners have on cardiovascular disease prevention, as well as showcase the many different areas in which members work. The featured members include nurses and nurse practitioners in cardiac rehab, primary care, academia, cardiovascular medicine and public health. These four members represent the thousands of nurses and advanced practice nurses who make an impact on preventing heart disease worldwide. local impact s 21 chapters continue to support members at a personalized, local level. Member involvement in local chapters continues to grow, and eight new regions have petitioned to become chapters. A strong network of chapters makes it possible for health care professionals to participate in local events, network and gain professional support. chapter programs bridge the gap between science and clinical practice. This year, thousands of nurses, advanced practice nurses and other health care professionals attended 40 chapter programs across the country. Moving into 2013, is poised to grow access and involvement in chapters by releasing new online engagement tools, providing new leadership tools to chapter leaders, and increasing funding for chapter programming. Chapters by the Numbers In 2012, 2 new chapters were formed in New Orleans, LA and Long Island, NY members in 6 cities across the country are currently petitioning to become official chapters Pacific Northwest Montreal, Quebec Read their stories and watch their interviews at pcna.net/prevention. Heart disease prevention starts with me Susan Bush, RN, F is a registered nurse in cardiac rehabilitation at the North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, Colorado. As president of the Rocky Mountain Chapter, she leads area nurses in professional development and heart disease prevention. All around the world, nurses are catalysts for heart disease prevention in their clinics, hospitals and communities. prevention can start with you, too Scan this QR code to watch videos and read stories about Susan, and other everyday champions in CVD prevention. Heart disease prevention starts with me Alethea Hill, PhD, RN, ANP-BC is a nurse practitioner, college professor, clinical researcher and leader in cardiovascular disease prevention at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama. All around the world, nurses are catalysts for heart disease prevention in their clinics, hospitals and communities. prevention can start with you, too Scan this QR code to watch videos and read stories about Alethea, and other everyday champions in CVD prevention. Heart disease prevention starts with me Angela Stewart, ACNP-BC, CRNP is a nurse practitioner specializing in cardiovascular medicine at the Einstein Healthcare Network in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has developed largescale community education, health and wellness and screening programs for cardiovascular disease for thousands of residents in the Philadelphia area. All around the world, nurses are catalysts for heart disease prevention in their clinics, hospitals and communities. prevention can start with you, too Scan this QR code to watch videos and read stories about Angela, and other everyday champions in CVD prevention. Heart disease prevention starts with me Kim Newlin, RN, CNS, NP-C, F is a cardiovascular clinical nurse specialist and primary care adult nurse practitioner at Sutter Roseville Medical Center in Roseville, California. She is an advocate for prevention, health literacy and being a healthy role model for her patients. All around the world, nurses are catalysts for heart disease prevention in their clinics, hospitals and communities. prevention can start with you, too Showcasing the Role of Nursing Member stories were featured in print advertising, online media and other marketing efforts 500 views of campaign videos on YouTube California Central Valley Northern California Rocky Mountain Region Minnesota/ Wisconsin Greater Metro Detroit Chicagoland Greater Cincinnati Crescent City (New Orleans, LA) Northeast Ohio Central Virginia Atlanta, Georgia Northeast NY Long Island NY New Jersey North Metro NY Greater Delaware Valley North/South Carolina First Coast (Jacksonville, FL) Central Florida 12 13

8 advancing the professional As science and evidence-based guidelines continue to evolve and the responsibilities and leadership roles of nurses increase, continuing education has become even more crucial. At the core of s mission is to prepare nurses with the tools and education necessary to identify, treat and manage risk factors for heart disease. offers an annual symposium, chapter programs, live webinars, on-demand CE courses, and clinical tools to health care professionals who work in a variety of clinical settings. Educating Thousands Improved patient outcomes Percentage of 18th Annual Symposium participants who reported having seen improved patient outcomes in the following categories, after attending sessions at the symposium: 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 25% Antiplatelet Therapy 35% Exercise Adherence 28% Medication Adherence 37% Nutrition/ Diet Adherence 95 % of members feel that provides them with effective professional education programs 5,000 health care professionals gained CE credits by taking on-demand courses Nearly 10,000 health care professionals attended four new webinars in % Dyslipidemia 30% Cardiac Rehab 33.3% Hypertension 25% Obesity/ Weight Loss 37% Overall CVD Risk Reduction 18th Annual Symposium The 18th Annual Symposium was held at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD from April 12-14, At this event, expanded the ways for attendees to learn and network. With an exciting welcome gathering featuring a water & light show, a world-renowned faculty presenting in keynote and concurrent sessions, invitation-only focus groups, over 30 abstracts and poster presentations, a new Symposium lounge and laptop lounge, seven meal programs, a high-energy opening reception on Thursday evening and new and returning exhibitors, the 18th Annual Symposium kept over 500 attendees engaged and inspired about cardiovascular risk reduction and disease management during three exciting days. will continue to deliver state-of-the-art programming from world-renowned speakers at the 19th Annual Symposium in Las Vegas from May 2-4, The Premier Preventive Cardiovascular Nursing Conference 96 % of 2012 Annual Symposium attendees ranked among their top 3 sources for evidence-based practice recommendations related to treating CVD risk factors th Annual Symposium attendance rose 26 % from

9 leading the way is dedicated to developing strong leaders in their service to and beyond the association. At the 18th Annual Symposium in National Harbor, MD, launched the inaugural Leadership Training Program a unique pre-symposium event held exclusively for leaders in, including chapter leaders, fellows and committee members. The ongoing program is designed to enhance leadership skills. An ongoing P3 Mentoring Program available to members also promotes the development and exercises the leadership skills of cardiovascular nurses. Research & Awards In addition to the two new fellows inducted at the 18th Annual Symposium, also provided over $4,000 in scholarships to attend the symposium and awarded five nurses with awards and grants to fund critical research towards cardiovascular disease prevention. Supporting Nurse Leadership has inducted 44 fellows (F) since 2010 Over 25 nurses were recognized with awards and grants over the past 5 years 13 graduate nurses have been given the opportunity to attend the Annual Symposium and a 1-year free membership through the CVD Prevention Graduation Award Board of directors Executive Board Kathy Berra MSN, ANP, FAHA, F, FAAN President Stanford Prevention Research Center Stanford, CA Barbara Fletcher RN, MN, FAHA, F, FAAN President-Elect University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL Lola Coke PhD, ACNS-BC, RN-BC, FAHA, F Immediate Past President Rush University College of Nursing Chicago, IL Jerilyn Allen RN, ScD, F, FAAN Treasurer Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing Baltimore, MD Mary Ann Champagne MSN, CNS, FAHA, F Stanford University Medical Center Stanford, CA Cheryl R. Dennison Himmelfarb RN, ANP, PhD, FAHA, F, FAAN Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing Baltimore, MD Jo-Ann Eastwood RN, PhD, CCNS, CCRN UCLA School of Nursing Los Angeles, CA Laura L. Hayman PhD, RN, F, FAAN University of Massachusetts Boston, MA Nancy Houston Miller RN, BSN, FAHA, F Stanford University School of Medicine Stanford, CA Jane Nelson-Worel MSN, APRN-BC, APNP, FAHA, F Chair, Project Review & Development Committee Meriter Medical Clinic Madison, WI Directors Cindy Lamendola MSN, ANP-BC, FAHA, F Stanford University School of Medicine Stanford, CA Janet B. Long MSN, ACNP, CLS, FAHA, F Rhode Island Cardiology Center Providence, RI Lynne T. Braun PhD, CNP, CLS, FAHA, F, FAAN Rush University and Heart & Vascular Institute Chicago, IL Joanna D. Sikkema DNP, ANP-BC, FAHA, F University of Miami School of Nursing Miami, FL 16 17

10 educating patients about heart attack risk -developed patient education tools are a key way in which members influence their patients health. developed six new patient education tools in 2012 to add to its suite of over 20 resources for educating patients. Partnering for the Public What You Need to Know Antiplatelet Medicines But when you are at risk for heart attack or stroke, blood clots can cause problems. Your platelets can clump together more easily and form a dangerous clot. Antiplatelet medicines help stop these blood clots. In 2012 alone, over 625,000 patient tools were ordered and over 12,000 were downloaded from pcna.net. Of these were new educational booklets and tear sheets on familial hypercholesterolemia, hypertension and antiplatelet therapy. A suite of Spanish language tools were also launched in 2012, including education about atrial fibrillation, angina and familial hypercholesterolemia. Why should you take antiplatelet medicines? Platelets are cells in the blood that clump together to make blood clots. Blood clots help wounds heal. Antiplatelet medicines stop bad blood clots from forming. Your doctor may prescribe them after you ve had: a heart attack a stroke stents put in your heart arteries Antiplatelet medicines lower your risk for heart attack, stroke or blood clot in a stent. Un manual educativo Fibrilación Auricular para pacientes y familias El ritmo continúa Viviendo con FibA Some Antiplatelet Medicines Aspirin Brilinta (ticagrelor) Healthy Artery Effient (prasugrel) Plavix (clopidogrel) No Blood Flow Blood Clot Conozca su corazón Plaque You may need aspirin and prescription antiplatelet medicine. If your doctor prescribes them, make sure you take both drugs. Some patients (like those who have atrial fibrillation) might need a third medicine that affects blood clotting in other ways. Get help paying for medicine Blocked Artery Viva su vida Talk to your doctor or nurse if you can t afford your medicines. There are programs that may help you pay. A blood clot can stop blood flow in a partly blocked artery. No blood flow in a heart artery causes a heart attack. Su guía para entender y tomar el control de su angina Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association Conozca sus opciones partners with multiple patient advocacy groups to bring programming and education materials to the communities in which our members serve. In 2012, teamed up with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to improve health across communities and help Americans live longer, healthier, more productive lives through the Million Hearts initiative. Product ID // Copyright 2012 Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association Blood Pressure How do you measure up? What size blood pressure cuff do I need? Wrap the tape around your bare upper arm. Exercise. Slide left to remove tape measure from booklet. Cuff Tape Measure Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association Check your blood pressure numbers. Your Size Blood Pressure Open Eat a healthy diet. 1 Start by laying the purple end down on your bare upper arm with inch marks facing up and toward your shoulder. 2 Wrap end with the red arrow snugly around your arm, on top of the purple end. 3 Once wrapped, the red arrow points to your size. Learn about your medicines. Small Regular Adult Cuff 8 ½"-10" 8½'' 9'' 9½'' Large Adult Cuff 10"-13" 10'' 10½'' 11'' 11½'' 12'' Adult Thigh Cuff if your arm measures in the purple or does not wrap all the way around 17 "- Adult Cuff 13"-17 " 12½'' 13'' 13½'' 14'' 14½'' 15'' 15½'' 16'' 16½'' 17 '' 17½'' 18'' 18½'' 19'' With the introduction of an updated How Do You Measure Up? blood pressure patient education brochure, participated in a 90-day sprint activity to improve blood pressure control by utilizing 40 members who serve as frontline health care providers for patients with hypertension. The members tracked the effectiveness of this tool over a 3-month period and engaged in virtual discussions with colleagues about public impact. also partnered with Mended Hearts, Inc. to deliver a lecture series on angina at ten regional cluster meetings throughout the country this year. At these programs, delivered by local members, patients learned about signs and symptoms of angina, positive lifestyle changes for those suffering from angina, and how to continue dialogue with their health care professionals about positive health outcomes. 18 Helping Patients Help Themselves % of Members are 61 using -developed patient tools with their patients at least once per week % of Members use 42 patient tools at least once per day % of Members who used 95 the cholesterol booklet said they have seen patients better understand how high cholesterol may cause heart attack or stroke 19

11 addressing the issues members continue to increase advocacy efforts by supporting legislation and proposed bills related to cardiovascular disease prevention and the integral role that nurses play in cardiovascular risk reduction and health promotion. In 2012, health care professionals wrote letters to their legislators via the Action Center supporting the Nurse Staffing Act, the Prevention and Public Health Fund, Atrial Fibrillation Resolution, the HEART for Women Act, Prevent Further Cuts to Nondefense Discretionary Programs, and other issues. In addition to letters distributed via nurses and other health care professionals, endorsed 23 letters and bills sent to congress through partners and sponsors including Public Comments for Sodium Reduction, the Professional Nurse Coach Rule, National Nurse Week Recognition for Capitol Hill Nurses, Cardiomyopathy Health Education, Awareness, Risk Assessment and Training in the Schools (HEARTS) Act of 2011, Heart for Women Act, and the National Nurse Act of Prevent Further Cuts to NDD Programs 47 % Prevention and Public Healhy Fund 15 % Nurse Staffing Act 14 % The HEART Women Act 12 % Compose Your Own 6 % Atrial Fibrillation Resolution 4 % Tell Congress it Takes a Heart 3 % Advocacy Central Response to 2012 Issues Advocacy Events Also in 2012, attended the National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention Conference, held on October The 10th National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention brought together individuals representing more than 50 organizations committed to helping move the needle toward heart disease and stroke prevention through collaborations and partnerships. The meeting inspired, challenged, and motivated all attendees to take action to prevent heart disease and stroke so that they will no longer be the #1 and #4 causes of death for all Americans by also attended Scaling and Spreading Innovation Strategies to Improve Cardiovascular Health. This event was a collaboration among the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and the American Heart Association (AHA). Designed to inspire creative thinking about developing and sustaining successful community interventions for better cardiovascular health, the event highlighted the spread of innovations aimed at reducing blood pressure and cholesterol to prevent heart disease and stroke. Moving into 2013, will continue to increase advocacy efforts, including hosting the first Virtual Lobby Day during the th Annual Symposium in Las Vegas. Advocating for Heart Disease Prevention In 2012, endorsed 23 letters and bills sent to congress about heart disease prevention The Action Center was accessed by nearly over 4,000 visitors in letters were sent to legislators on 7 issues via the Advocacy Action Center 20 21

12 partners in this fight We can t do this alone. partners with over 30 like-minded associations to reach thousands of health care professionals and further impact heart disease prevention. Partner Organizations American Association of Nurse Practitioners Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing American Association of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation Institute for Clinical Excellence Education & Research American Association of Critical Care Nurses International Council of Nurses (ICN) The American Association of Heart Failure Nurses Mended Hearts MillionHearts American College of Cardiology National Lipid Association American Nurses Association Nursing Community American Nurses Credentialing Center American Nurses Foundation Nursing Knowledge International: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society American Heart Association Scientific Councils on Cardiovascular Nursing Nursing Organization s Alliance - Council on Cardiovascular Nursing - Council on Clinical Cardiology - Council on Epidemiology & Prevention - Council on Nutrition, Physical Activity & Metabolism Association of Black Cardiologists Baylor College of Medicine Office on Women s Health Department of Health & Human Services SCAI Society for Vascular Nursing StopAFib.org Scientific Advisory Board Diane M. Canova, JD American Legacy Foundation, Washington, DC Catherine Christie, PhD, RD, LD/N University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL William L. Haskell, PhD Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA National Office Staff Sue Koob, MPA Chief Executive Officer Tracey Bockhop, CMP Meeting Planner Abby Despins Public Relations & Marketing British Association of Cardiovascular Nurses Council on Cardiovascular Nursing & Allied Professions European Society of Cardiology - Council on Cardiovascular Nursing & Allied Professionals (CCNAP) Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association The Heart Truth National Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute World Heart Federation WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease Martha N. Hill, RN, PhD Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD Ronald M. Krauss, MD Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA Penny Kris-Etherton, PhD, RD Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Sidney C. Smith, Jr., MD UNC School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC Nanette K. Wenger, MD Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA Meghan Halverson Membership & Component Relations Coordinator Suzanne Hughes RN, MSN, FAHA, F Clinical Education Project Director Debora Morgan Executive Administrative Assistant Tia Rice Grants Coordinator 22 23

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