Recipient of ACC's Chapter Recognition Award in 2006, 2007 and 2008. The purpose of the Michigan Chapter of the American College of Cardiology is to contribute to the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, to ensure optimal quality of care for individuals with such diseases, and to foster the highest professional ethical standards. The Chapter is the voice of cardiology in Michigan, providing input to policy makers in the legislature, state government, professional organizations and third party payers. 'Take Heart' Update in Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium Download speaker handouts here.     Michigan CME Opportunities Michigan FACC's who are course directors for a CME activity may list their course here by sending a link to the brochure to alice@accmi.org . Innovations in Emergency Care May 16, 2012 Dearborn Inn Course Director:  Arthur Riba, MD 4th Annual Advances in Heart Disease Prevention and Rehabilitation May 19, 2012 Marriott Centerpoint, Auburn Hills Course Director:  Barry Franklin, PhD Arrythmias and Syncope May 19, 2012 The Inn at St. Johns, Plymouth Course Director:  Hakan Oral, MD Lub-Dub & Splash, 2012 July 12-14, 2012 Boyne Mountain Civic Center Course Directors:  Steve Almany, MD & Louis Cannon, MD Keep Current on the Latest News from Washington ACC Advocate www.qualityfirst.acc.org   Give Your Patients Information They (and You!) Can Trust CardioSmart is a patient information website hosted by the American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF). On CardioSmart patients can learn about types of heart disease, tests and treatment options, monitor and track their blood pressure, see videos of tests and procedures and assess their risk for heart disease. Get the Legislative Lowdown from Lansing If you want to get the lowdown on what the Chapter is working on in the state legislature, then you'll want to participate in the 15-minute Legislative Lowdown conference call at noon on the last Thursday of every month. Call the chapter office (517-663-6622) to receive an email reminder of the calls and the call-in number. Find The Perfect Job or the Perfect Candidate The Michigan Chapter ACC Career Center is the premiere electronic recruitment resource for the profession.