Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease Interdisciplinary ECHO Series
Next Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Event Details
26 Mar 2026 | 12:00 pm - 01:00 pm
Stronger Together: The Impact of DCES and CHWs on Diabetes Management
Lisa Graham, RN, CDCES, BC-ADM, is a registered nurse, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, and Board Certified–Advanced Diabetes Manager with more than 30 years of healthcare experience. She is the founder of Renew and Live, LLC and the Diabetes You Can Win Foundation, Inc., organizations dedicated to expanding access to diabetes education, prevention, and community-based health programs. Lisa previously coordinated the Northside Hospital Diabetes and Nutrition Education Program and now focuses on delivering innovative, community-centered approaches to chronic disease education. Passionate about improving health equity, she works to empower individuals and families with the knowledge and support needed to successfully manage and prevent diabetes.
Objective
The Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease Interdisciplinary ECHO Series highlights new and emerging evidence-based treatments and initiatives impacting hypertension and cardiovascular disease in healthcare and community-based settings, while aiming to engage a whole person approach to improving health outcomes.
Program Overview
This free, interactive series addresses health-related social needs, strengthens community-clinical linkages, and improves patient outcomes through a team-based, interdisciplinary approach by connecting healthcare providers and community-based organizations in the Southeastern United States.
Focus Areas
- Upstream drivers (food insecurity, housing, transportation access) impacting hypertension management
- Role of community health workers in improving heart health outcomes
- Maternal hypertension care to manage high blood pressure during pregnancy and postpartum
- Inter-related conditions (diabetes, chronic kidney disease, stroke)