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. Save the Date: 21st Annual Michigan Chapter Conference The 21st Annual Michigan Chapter Conference will be Oct. 16-18, 2009 at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids. Watch this site for program details to come. In the meantime, check out all there is to do in Grand Rapids at www.visitgrandrapids.org. Grand Rapids' high-energy downtown offers more than 75 restaurants, nightclubs, entertainment venues and museums within a five-minute walk of the historic Amway. A short drive will take you to the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park and the 28th Street retail corridor. Grand Rapids is also the gateway city to Michigan’s West Coast, dominated by the crystal-clear waters of Lake Michigan and enhanced by world class art galleries in Saugatuck, windmills and Dutch traditions in Holland, and one of America's top ten roller coasters in Muskegon. Biking, hiking and running trails crisscross the region, passing through skyscraper canyons to forests and wetlands, and championship golf courses abound. There's truly something for everyone! Register for Moving Beyond D2B in Michigan: Establishing STEMI Systems of Care Building on the momentum created by the successful D2B initiative in Michigan the Chapter joins with AHA to improve STEMI Systems of Care. All members of your hospital's team who are involved with the treatment of STEMI patients are invited to attend a day-long seminar on Wednesday, June 10 at the Towsley Center in Ann Arbor. Registration is complimentary. For more details about the seminar, click here . To register, click here. Give Your Patients Information They (and You!) Can Trust CardioSmart is a new 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. Click here for convenient patient cards that you can print and give to patients to direct them to the site. Get the Legislative Lowdown 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. Check the New Endocarditis Prophylaxis Guidelines The American Heart Association (AHA) has published new guidelines on antibiotics for patients with heart conditions who undergo dental treatment. You can find an executive summary at the ADA website or click the Endocarditis Prophylaxis Guidelines button at left for the entire guideline. See Results from the Chapter's Heart Failure Discharge Documentation Initiative and Learn about the Cardiovascular Discharge Documentation Initiative Click here to view a Power Point presentation. Review revised ICD Recommendations Click the ICD Recommendation button at left. Member Search Use the Member Directory button at left to find the address, phone and email of Chapter members. Your last name is your "user name." Your ACC ID number is your "password." Find The Perfect Job or the Perfect Candidate Click here.