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CKM Health Collaborative

OUR MISSION

Reduce disparities in cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic health among underrepresented and underserved populations.

Our core values are evidence-based solutions, community engagement, advocacy, and health equity.

Proposed Implementation Timeline

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Goals for 2025

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Research & Innovation

Support new insights & interventions for healthcare

Reduce prevalence

Lower CKMD incidence in Black & Hispanic communities

Improve access to care through advocacy

Equitable prevention, diagnosis, and treatment via education to policymakers

Promote health equity

Identify and address social drivers & reduce systemic barriers

Community engagement

Educate and empower communities using trusted voices

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Shared risk factors compound the impact of CKMD

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CKM Health Collaborative

About Us 

The National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) and the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) are excited to announce the launch of the CKM Health Collaborative.

We leverage the combined expertise of both organizations and their longstanding commitment to improving health. Our mission is to collaboratively reduce disparities in cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic health among minoritized populations by implementing innovative, evidence-based solutions that promote optimal care and advance health.

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CKM Health Collaborative Leads

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Kelelaye Emiru, MBA
Vice President, Center for Professional and Strategic Alliances | National Minority Quality Forum
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Akeia Blue, MPH, MS
President, Center for Health Care Quality & Equity, National Minority Quality Forum
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Michael DeSalvo Solarte, MSW
Program Manager, Center for Professional and Strategic Alliances | National Minority Quality Forum
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Paul Underwood, MD
Interventional Cardiologist;Board Chair, Association of Black Cardiologists
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Cassandra McCullough, MBA
Chief Executive Officer, Association of Black Cardiologists
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Levather Neicey Johnson, BSN, RN, JD
SVP, Research & Global Health Strategies, Association of Black Cardiologists
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CKM HEALTH COLLABORATIVE

LEARN MORE ABOUT US

Ready to make a difference in cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic health? Contact us today by completing our discovery form and connect with the CKM Health Collaborative team!

 

 

Let's Discuss CKM: Complete our Discovery Form to Schedule a Call