The Jordanian Cardiac Society (JCS) and the American Heart Association (AHA) Collaborate to Enhance Cardiovascular Care and Public Health Education
The Jordanian Cardiac Society (JCS) and the American Heart Association (AHA) Collaborate to Enhance Cardiovascular Care and Public Health Education**
The Jordanian Cardiac Society (JCS) and the American Heart Association (AHA) have embarked on a strategic collaboration aimed at elevating the quality of cardiovascular care and promoting preventive health measures. This partnership reflects the shared commitment of both organizations to address the growing challenges of heart disease and improve public health outcomes in Jordan and the region.
The collaboration will focus on developing initiatives to enhance the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. These include creating public health education programs that raise awareness about heart disease risks and prevention strategies, as well as implementing training programs for healthcare professionals to ensure the highest standards of care for patients.
As part of its global mission, the American Heart Association (AHA) is dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke through scientific research, advocacy, and public health initiatives. The AHA’s expertise in developing evidence-based programs and global certifications will play a crucial role in advancing healthcare standards in Jordan through this partnership.
This initiative represents a significant step forward in fostering international cooperation to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease and improve patient outcomes.
Recently, the Jordanian Cardiac Society (JCS) delegation met with the American Heart Association (AHA) delegation in London to agree on signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two sides. The official signing of the agreement will take place during the opening ceremony of the JCS conference on October 2nd, 2024, in Amman. This meeting was held on the sidelines of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress in London.
The American Heart Association (AHA) delegation included:
– Dr. Keith Churchwell, President AHA
– Chris D’Esposito, Senior Vice President, International Business AHA
– Puja Patel, Vice President, International Quality & Global Certification AHA
– Kelly Griesenbeck, Senior Director, International Marketing AHA
– Melanie Turner, Director, International Science AHA
The Jordanian Cardiac Society (JCS) delegation included:
– Dr. Jamal Al Dabbas, President JCS
– Dr. Mustafa Al Jammal, Vice President JCS
– Dr. Kais Albalbisi, Chair of the Scientific Committee JCS
– Dr. Yousef Al Qusos, Founding Father of Cardiology in Jordan
