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Published: October 19, 2021

“I’m pregnant, I’m a person of color, why should I get vaccinated for COVID-19?”

American Heart Association President-elect Dr. Michelle Albert talks health disparities, maternal health; urges vaccination
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Michelle A. Albert, M.D., M.P.H., FAHA

Michelle A. Albert, M.D., M.P.H., FAHA, American Heart Association volunteer past president (served in 2022-2023) and Walter A. Haas-Lucie Stern endowed chair in Cardiology, professor of medicine and admissions dean at University of California-San Francisco School of Medicine.

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Michelle A. Albert, M.D., M.P.H., FAHA

Michelle A. Albert, M.D., M.P.H., FAHA, American Heart Association volunteer past president (served in 2022-2023) and Walter A. Haas-Lucie Stern endowed chair in Cardiology, professor of medicine and admissions dean at University of California-San Francisco School of Medicine.

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Dr. Albert's message to pregnant women and those wanting to become pregnant

Michelle A. Albert, M.D., M.P.H., FAHA

American Heart Association president-elect (2021-2022). Professor of medicine, associate dean of admissions, and director of the CeNter for the StUdy of AdveRsiTy and CardiovascUlaR DiseasE (NURTURE Center) at the University of California, San Francisco

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Dr. Albert's message to pregnant women and those wanting to become pregnant

Michelle A. Albert, M.D., M.P.H., FAHA

American Heart Association president-elect (2021-2022). Professor of medicine, associate dean of admissions, and director of the CeNter for the StUdy of AdveRsiTy and CardiovascUlaR DiseasE (NURTURE Center) at the University of California, San Francisco

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Dr. Albert on trends in her research on disparities and COVID-19

Michelle A. Albert, M.D., M.P.H., FAHA

American Heart Association president-elect (2021-2022). Professor of medicine, associate dean of admissions, and director of the CeNter for the StUdy of AdveRsiTy and CardiovascUlaR DiseasE (NURTURE Center) at the University of California, San Francisco

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Dr. Albert on trends in her research on disparities and COVID-19

Michelle A. Albert, M.D., M.P.H., FAHA

American Heart Association president-elect (2021-2022). Professor of medicine, associate dean of admissions, and director of the CeNter for the StUdy of AdveRsiTy and CardiovascUlaR DiseasE (NURTURE Center) at the University of California, San Francisco

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Dr. Albert on misinformation surrounding COVID-19

Michelle A. Albert, M.D., M.P.H., FAHA

American Heart Association president-elect (2021-2022). Professor of medicine, associate dean of admissions, and director of the CeNter for the StUdy of AdveRsiTy and CardiovascUlaR DiseasE (NURTURE Center) at the University of California, San Francisco

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Dr. Albert on misinformation surrounding COVID-19

Michelle A. Albert, M.D., M.P.H., FAHA

American Heart Association president-elect (2021-2022). Professor of medicine, associate dean of admissions, and director of the CeNter for the StUdy of AdveRsiTy and CardiovascUlaR DiseasE (NURTURE Center) at the University of California, San Francisco

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Dr. Albert on how people with CVD should continue to protect themselves from COVID-19

Michelle A. Albert, M.D., M.P.H., FAHA

American Heart Association president-elect (2021-2022). Professor of medicine, associate dean of admissions, and director of the CeNter for the StUdy of AdveRsiTy and CardiovascUlaR DiseasE (NURTURE Center) at the University of California, San Francisco

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Dr. Albert on how people with CVD should continue to protect themselves from COVID-19

Michelle A. Albert, M.D., M.P.H., FAHA

American Heart Association president-elect (2021-2022). Professor of medicine, associate dean of admissions, and director of the CeNter for the StUdy of AdveRsiTy and CardiovascUlaR DiseasE (NURTURE Center) at the University of California, San Francisco

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Dr. Albert on higher risk for COVID-19 complications in those with CVD or CVD risk factors

Michelle A. Albert, M.D., M.P.H., FAHA

American Heart Association president-elect (2021-2022). Professor of medicine, associate dean of admissions, and director of the CeNter for the StUdy of AdveRsiTy and CardiovascUlaR DiseasE (NURTURE Center) at the University of California, San Francisco

Link to transcript (txt) 

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Dr. Albert on higher risk for COVID-19 complications in those with CVD or CVD risk factors

Michelle A. Albert, M.D., M.P.H., FAHA

American Heart Association president-elect (2021-2022). Professor of medicine, associate dean of admissions, and director of the CeNter for the StUdy of AdveRsiTy and CardiovascUlaR DiseasE (NURTURE Center) at the University of California, San Francisco

Link to transcript (txt) 

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Dr. Albert comments on her concern for pregnant women and young black adults low vaccination rates

Michelle A. Albert, M.D., M.P.H., FAHA

American Heart Association president-elect (2021-2022). Professor of medicine, associate dean of admissions, and director of the CeNter for the StUdy of AdveRsiTy and CardiovascUlaR DiseasE (NURTURE Center) at the University of California, San Francisco

Link to transcript (txt) 

copyright American Heart Association 2021

Download (50.3 MB)
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Dr. Albert comments on her concern for pregnant women and young black adults low vaccination rates

Michelle A. Albert, M.D., M.P.H., FAHA

American Heart Association president-elect (2021-2022). Professor of medicine, associate dean of admissions, and director of the CeNter for the StUdy of AdveRsiTy and CardiovascUlaR DiseasE (NURTURE Center) at the University of California, San Francisco

Link to transcript (txt) 

copyright American Heart Association 2021


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  • Dr. Albert's message to pregnant women and those wanting to become pregnant
  • Dr. Albert on trends in her research on disparities and COVID-19
  • Dr. Albert on misinformation surrounding COVID-19
  • Dr. Albert on how people with CVD should continue to protect themselves from COVID-19
  • Dr. Albert on higher risk for COVID-19 complications in those with CVD or CVD risk factors
  • Dr. Albert comments on her concern for pregnant women and young black adults low vaccination rates
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