Advocacy

CORONAVIRUS AND YOUR HEART: DON'T IGNORE HEART SYMPTOMS

ACC CardioSmart recently published the infographic below to emphasize the importance of maintaining heart health through the epidemic. Click here for additional information.

TALLAHASSEE

The FCACC has a strong presence in the state capital where we meet with lawmakers and work with other like-minded organizations to support legislation. Our goal is to be the source of knowledge for cardiovascular health information.  Updates on bills we follow in session are posted on this page along with update on activities in the Capital.
Click here to find your Florida Senators and Representatives. WASHINGTON, DC

Although a state chapter, the FCACC has an impact and voice at the Federal level. Working in concert with the other 49 chapters of the ACC and with Heart House leaders and staff we have a network of contacts with our Congressional delegation. If you would like to serve as a key contact email jennifer@accfl.org. Key contacts sit down with lawmakers in-district and in Washington to explain in detail the impact of bills on our patients and profession and form a relationship with our lawmakers and their staff. 

ADVOCACY COMMITTEE

Charge: The Advocacy Committee is charged with advocating for CV medicine and communicating with the lawmakers and regulators of Florida on issues relating to improving the cardiovascular health of all Floridians and to promoting access to quality cardiovascular care in Florida.
 
Alan Ackermann, MD, FACC, Chair, Fort Lauderdale