WASHINGTON, April 23,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Black
Cardiologists (ABC) proudly announces it 20th President,
Dr. Anthony Fletcher. Dr. Fletcher's
installation took place during the ABC's spring 2024 Membership
Meeting in Atlanta earlier this
month. He is an interventional cardiologist with CHI St. Vincent
Cardiology and Medicine Clinic in Little
Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Fletcher is a graduate of Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, and the
University of Cincinnati College of
Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine Internship and
Residency at George Washington
University Hospital in Washington,
D.C. where he also completed his Cardiovascular
Fellowship.
During his presidency, Dr. Fletcher is committed to forging the
mission and vison of the ABC by ensuring inclusivity and diversity
for all. "Every person deserves equal benefits afforded by the
reduction in the frequency, duration and impact of diseases of the
heart and blood vessels," says Dr. Fletcher. He is poised to
lead the organization and drive its national agenda to achieve a
reduction in cardiovascular disease through awareness and
education; advocating for a more diverse workforce inclusive of
more African American cardiologists, researchers, and providers;
and, to establish an endowment that advances the ABC's agenda and
programs.
In tandem with Dr. Fletcher's presidency, ABC installed its new
Board Chair, Paul Underwood, MD, and
Board members, Melissa Burroughs,
MD, MS, FACC; Garth Graham, MD;
Lee Kirksey, MD, MBA; and
Kevin Kwaku, MD, PhD, FACC. The ABC
Board of Directors comprises a wide range of experience in various
fields, including healthcare, organizational management and
capacity building. To learn more,
visit http://abcardio.org/board-of- directors.
About ABC
Founded in 1974, the Association of Black
Cardiologists, Inc. (ABC) is a nonprofit with a global membership
exceeding 2,000 individuals, including health professionals,
community health advocates, and corporate and institutional
members. The ABC remains dedicated to its mission of promoting
heart health and wellness in minority communities. Today, by
fostering public and private partnerships and advocating for
equitable access to care, ABC continues to make strides in
improving cardiovascular outcomes for all. Connect with us
at www.abcardio.org and join our efforts
on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram,
and LinkedIn.
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