BOSTON, Mass. — Care Access, a global health and research company, and the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC), a nonprofit group of clinicians, researchers, and community advocates, have formed a strategic partnership to expand free cardiovascular screenings, health education, and research opportunities across the United States. The initiative combines Care Access’s global community health screening program with ABC’s trusted nationwide network to strengthen prevention efforts and increase access to care.
Through the collaboration, Care Access will extend its Future of Medicine community health screening program into ABC’s long-established community channels, aiming to reach more individuals and families—especially those in communities disproportionately affected by cardiovascular disease. The effort will provide no-cost health risk assessments, tools for prevention and lifestyle management, and stronger pathways to local healthcare resources and clinical research participation.
“Together, Care Access and the Association of Black Cardiologists are ensuring that access to top-quality health services and research opportunities are available to all,” said Ahmad Namvargolian, CEO and Co-Founder of Care Access. “This partnership represents the best of what collaboration can achieve by combining our operational and clinical capabilities with ABC’s trusted network to help more people understand, and take control of, their heart health.”
“For too long, cardiovascular disease has taken a disproportionate toll on certain individuals, families, and communities,” said Dr. Anthony Fletcher, MD, FACC, FSCAI, President of ABC. “At ABC, we believe every heart counts. Working with Care Access allows us to lift communities, provide tools for prevention, and create lasting pathways to better heart health.”
The partnership will focus on delivering free health risk assessments—including cholesterol and other key measures—in community-based settings, bringing research education and opportunities into underserved neighborhoods, and supporting local clinicians with resources that strengthen prevention and follow-up care.
By joining forces, Care Access and ABC aim to ensure that more communities have access not only to preventive services but also to research that shapes the next generation of cardiovascular care. The collaboration builds on previous efforts between the organizations and represents a significant step toward reducing disparities in heart health nationwide.
