This activity will provide learners with current data surrounding multiple factors that predispose Black patients to either increased risk or resilience for CVD and will examine the risk- and resilience-associated diversity within this population with the goal of improving cardiovascular health for these individuals.

Addressing the multifaceted nature of patients’ wellbeing requires an understanding of the value of integrated medical and behavioral health care in providing holistic and high-quality patient care. This activity will delve into the significance of combined physical and behavioral health treatments on patient outcomes and discuss the key components of evidence-based integrated behavioral health models. Participants will also examine hurdles to adopting these integrated models, including systemic and cultural barriers, to better enable them to advocate for and navigate the provision of whole-person health care.

The significant advancements in cancer prevention, detection and treatment seen over the past three decades have led to a general decline in cancer mortality rates; however, this decline is not consistent across all populations and demographic groups due to the persistence of disparities in access to care and optimal outcomes. This activity will provide an overview of the health disparities among segments of the population and review their impact on cancer incidence and mortality rates. It will also examine how to best promote preventive measures, incorporate culturally competent care, advocate for increased access to quality health care, and enhance patient education in order to improve health equity and provide individuals with a greater opportunity to achieve optimal health outcomes after a cancer diagnosis.

This activity will provide an overview of geriatric and frailty assessment tools that can assist in guiding cancer- and transplant-related decision making through the risk stratification of older individuals before therapy is initiated. Data surrounding the relationship among increased age, geriatric- and frailty-assessment results, and disease outcomes will also be explored. Key considerations in how to best incorporate these sometimes time-intensive assessments into practice will be outlined, along with discussion of how interprofessional collaboration among members of the health care team in the creation of care plans can facilitate quality care.