Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Americans, claiming more lives than all types of cancer combined.

Even younger Americans are increasingly affected by cardiovascular disease. A new study from the American Heart Association revealed that over the past decade, deaths from severe first heart attacks among adults under the age of 54 have risen by more than 50%.

Join The Hill and The Partnership to Advance Cardiovascular Health (PACH) for a policy summit with cardiologists, patients, heart advocates, and lawmakers to discuss how coordinated advocacy efforts can catch heart disease earlier and more often and stave off more of these preventable deaths.

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SPEAKERS:

Rep. Don Davis (D-N.C.), co-sponsor, maintaining investments in new innovation (MINI) act
Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.), co-sponsor, maintaining investments in new innovation (MINI) act
Dr. Sara D. Collins, interventional cardiologist & medical director, Flourish Research & co-chair, Association of Black Cardiologists Health & Public Policy Committee
Tara Robinson, ceo & co-founder, Black Heart Association
Katelyn Naranjo, ambassador, Family Heart Foundation
Dr. Seth Martin, director, Advanced Lipid Disorders Program & Digital Health Lab, Ciccarone Center, Johns Hopkins & expert, Family Heart Foundation
Dr. Dharmesh Patel, faculty member, Stern Cardiovascular & governor, American College of Cardiology, Mississippi Chapter
Ryan Gough, executive director, Partnership to Advance Cardiovascular Health (PACH)

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Event Details
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Program begins: 8:30 a.m ET
Program concludes: 10:00 a.m ET

Location: Washington, D.C., and streaming nationwide

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