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July 15, 2023 We need a patient-centered approach to patient care and research – now. The New York Times published an important article today, “ They Lost Their Legs. Doctors and Health Care Giants Profited ,” highlighting the need for careful attention to the patient experience in the treatment of peripheral artery disease , also known as PAD. In May, ProPublica published a groundbreaking story about the problem: In the “Wild West” of Outpatient Vascular Care, Doctors Can Re

July 11, 2023 This July, we want to take time to mark National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month . According to the Office of Minority Health , the lack of access to quality care that burdens minorities does not stop with physical health. It affects mental health resources as well. We invite you to think about this issue throughout the month and to take steps towards improving your mental health and looking out for the people in your life. Not everyone has access to the

June 29, 2023 From the desk of our CEO, Isabel Bjork: I am in awe of the phenomenal patients and caregivers who joined the Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures on June 8th in San Francisco. The patients and caregivers were highly motivated and invested in their own health. Two had written a book; one patient spoke of publication in a journal; and a caregiver spoke passionately about the need to campaign and raise awareness within her community. Across all participants, there