In Cameroon, seeking treatment for chronic diseases can be a long journey.

In Guatemala, social worker Eduardo Canuz fights logistical and cultural challenges while preventing women and infants from inhaling smoke.

New Global Head of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases Research looks to apply new tools to address tough challenges.

Graf explains how flexible working has contributed to her success.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the US, claiming one in four lives. Social factors such as living conditions, education and diet play a key role in determining a person’s heart health, which means cardiovascular disease typically hits vulnerable communities the hardest. Our three-year Closing the Gap initiative with the Jefferson Collaborative for Health Equity (established by Jefferson Health and Thomas Jefferson University) focuses on addressing the upstream social determinants of heart health in five vulnerable neighborhoods in Philadelphia with high rates of stroke and adverse outcomes related to heart disease.