Northwell Health has joined the Cardiometabolic Center Alliance (CMCA) as a charter member, which was founded by Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute in St. Louis, to provide innovative treatment approaches to patients with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. As a charter member, Northwell will further its ongoing research and programs to improve cardiometabolic health nationally. The CMCA is a coalition that seeks to establish cardiometabolic centers of excellence nationwide aimed at transforming the treatment of type 2 diabetes and related cardiovascular and renal comorbidities. The alliance aims to have 20 member institutions as part of the initiative by 2023.
Cutline: Dr. Eugenia Gianos discuss prevention strategies to reduce risks for heart disease.
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