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    Members of the LGBTQ+ community are at higher risk of heart disease and other health challenges, making the creation of a safe and welcoming health care environment an important step in providing equitable care for all. Educating individuals in the community about their risk and supporting conversations with cardiovascular clinicians is also key in advancing their care. CardioSmart is helping to…

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    • A safe and welcoming health care environment is essential in providing equitable care for all. Find resources for building inclusive care in your practice, including the newest #CardioSmart infographic here ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://t.co/tZekSJzKYg #ACCPride #CardiologyMag https://t.co/IW2eV9SGeM

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    A 2021 Gallup poll reported that 10 million adults in the U.S. โ€“ 5.6% of the population โ€“ identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and more. Data in 2023 put that number at 23 million, representing 7.1% of the population. The LGBTQ+ community did not suddenly gain 13 million members in two years. Instead, the world is rapidly recognizing the true size and impact of the…

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    • ACC's #LGBTQ+ working group in action ๐Ÿ‘‡ โœ”๏ธ Promoting inclusion & equity within cardiology โœ”๏ธ Increasing education & awareness of CV issues within the community โœ”๏ธ Growing visibility & creating a safe space within the College Read more: https://t.co/LMLVXCaE5p #ACCPride https://t.co/vLehTu7ap6

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    We are four gay cardiologists, each in different phases of our careers and each moved by the progress for LGBTQIA+ individuals in our short lifetimes. We are proud physicians who care deeply and passionately for all our patients, just as you do. We stand here today to say there are still many challenges and many hills to climb to make future cardiologists who are LGBTQIA+ feel welcome within…

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    • Interested in being an ACC LGBTQ+ ally? Read a #CardiologyMag perspective for examples of what you can do, like taking a health education training & using mindful language โžก๏ธ https://t.co/1ABqFnz179 โž• Find more resources by searching LGBTQ+ on https://t.co/0NYw2kdGkG! #ACCPride https://t.co/luZ2b5L9EI

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    Cardiology magazine, ACC’s member publication, focuses on hot topics in the field, profiles of influential and rising star members, and putting the spotlight on facilities or practices that are doing work that represents the ACC’s mission.

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    • Have you read the June issue of #CardiologyMag? This month's issue features stories on: โ—ผ๏ธ Workforce in Crisis โ—ผ๏ธ Advanced Imaging in Cardiomyopathies โ—ผ๏ธ ACC's #LGBTQ+ Work Group โ—ผ๏ธ and more! Check out the full issue here: https://t.co/YiAgOykEyh #ACCPride https://t.co/2gzCuFlMKg

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    LGBTQ+ and Heart Health - 11 month(s) ago

    Digital download onlyThe lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community faces distinct challenges when it comes to receiving good health care.

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    • Check out the ๐Ÿ†• #CardioSmart LGBTQ+ Heart Health infographic that helps inform the LGBTQ+ community about specific risks that can contribute to a higher rate of heart disease, outlines what they can do to support their โค๏ธ health & more. https://t.co/wL5326uSXz #ACCPride https://t.co/FN1BZ0B7If

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    The ACC is committed to improving diversity and inclusion within the cardiovascular workforce and the Collegeโ€™s membership, and recognizes the success of its Mission is dependent on including people, as members and as leaders, who provide a diversity of background, experience, ideas and perspectives.

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    • ACC will celebrate Pride Month via #ACCPride all month long! โค๏ธ ๐Ÿงก ๐Ÿ’› ๐Ÿ’š ๐Ÿ’™ ๐Ÿ’œ Did you know the College has a #LGBTQ+ working group? Follow for content around how to be an ally, inclusive patient communication tips, & more. All are welcome here! https://t.co/mukGh1zjOA https://t.co/Kjt7zhlbUN