Events and Highlights

Upcoming Events

We don’t have any upcoming events at this time, but check back for future opportunities to collaborate and connect to the movement for a heart-healthier Atlanta.

Past Events

Dr. Mike Rakotz, interim group vice president for health outcomes at the American Medical Association, addressing health care organizations during the quality improvement working session

Kinetra Joseph, Senior Advisor for Behavior Change Programs and Campaigns at the CDC Foundation, leads a workshop on the development of the Live to the Beat Campaign.

Dr. Debra Houry, chief medical officer and deputy director for program and science at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, giving the opening keynote address

Recent Coverage

  • “Empowering Communities: Addressing Hypertension in Atlanta’s Minority Populations” — Wellstar Foundation (May 2025)

This feature covers an AHI-partnered event at Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta’s Vine City neighborhood, where more than 100 community members came together to learn about hypertension and hear from clinicians and local leaders.  

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  • “ARCHI Awards Mini-Grants to Support Hypertension Control Programs” — Metro Atlanta CEO (June 2024)

Through the AHI, ARCHI awarded mini-grants to local organizations expanding outreach, screening, and education for blood pressure control.

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  • Partner Highlight — Medical Association of Atlanta (MAA) Newsletter (Spring 2024)

Features AHI’s collaboration with MAA to address the toll of uncontrolled hypertension in Atlanta.

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