Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for all Americans. About 655,000 Americans die from heart disease each year — that is 1 in every 4 deaths. On our podcast, we will explore why exactly that is, and through informed discussions with experts and healthcare providers, we will empower you to take control of your health. Hearts on the Line is hosted by world renowned cardiologist Dr. Elizabeth Ofili and former broadcast journalist Monica Pearson. Our production team is led by Shimite Obialo (producer), Chris Pop (editor) and Timothy Obialo (audio engineer). For more information on Hearts on the Line podcast and to join our newsletter, visit: www.heartsontheline.com or email us at info@heartsontheline.com.
Black Americans are dying from COVID-19 at higher rates than others — but they are also getting vaccinated at lower rates. Hearts on the Line experts discuss prevention and vaccine hesitancy. Our guests: Dr. Helene Gayle (CEO of The Chicago Community Trust, the region's community foundation, connecting the generosity of donors with community needs to improve metropolitan Chicago) and Dr. Keith Ferdinand (Professor of Medicine at the Tulane University School of Medicine and the Tulane Heart and Vascular Institute in New Orleans, Louisiana).
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for all Americans. About 655,000 Americans die from heart disease each year — that is 1 in every 4 deaths. On our podcast, we will explore why exactly that is, and through informed discussions with experts and healthcare providers, we will empower you to take control of your health. Hearts on the Line is hosted by world renowned cardiologist Dr. Elizabeth Ofili and former broadcast journalist Monica Pearson. Our production team is led by Shimite Obialo (producer), Chris Pop (editor) and Timothy Obialo (audio engineer). For more information on Hearts on the Line podcast and to join our newsletter, visit: www.heartsontheline.com or email us at info@heartsontheline.com.
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