Vascular Cures

Vascular Cures is a United States-based nonprofit organization dedicated to improving vascular health outcomes. It operates as a tax-exempt entity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, with an Employer Identification Number (EIN) of 94-2825216.

Mission and Objectives

Vascular Cures focuses on transforming vascular health outcomes through patient-centered research, innovative education, and pivotal collaborations. The organization is committed to addressing the needs of underserved populations and ensuring that treatments and care align closely with patient needs. Their mission aims to create a world where everyone has the opportunity to enjoy vascular health.

Community Engagement Initiatives

Vascular Cures engages in several community-driven projects to address health disparities and improve vascular health outcomes:

• East Bay Project: This initiative involves providing peripheral artery disease (PAD) screenings to high-risk populations in the East Bay, California, with the goal of developing scalable community-based solutions for amputation prevention.
• PAD Facebook Project: This project leverages social media to amplify PAD education and awareness, engaging patients and caregivers through online support groups and technology-focused solutions.
• Chinese-Speaking Vascular Patient Engagement: Focused on identifying barriers and enhancing participation in vascular health research among Chinese-speaking patients, creating tailored resources that can be adapted for other underserved groups.
• Atlanta Project: Scales evidence-based PAD outreach models to underserved populations in Atlanta, focusing on education, screening, and patient support.
• Community-Based Microgrants: Empowers local organizations with microgrants to conduct grassroots educational initiatives on vascular disease prevention and awareness.

Research and Innovation

Vascular Cures supports patient-centered research through various funding opportunities, including the Collaborative Patient-Centered Research grants and the Wylie Scholar Award Program. They also develop evidence-based toolkits to facilitate patient engagement in research. The organization convenes leaders and advocates across vascular care and research through the Vascular Health Innovation Network, focusing on promoting vascular health equity.

Patient Resources

Vascular Cures provides a range of resources to help patients navigate their care journey, including educational materials on vascular conditions, patient stories, walking resources, exercise therapy guides, and information on smoking cessation programs.

Legacy and Development

Vascular Cures acquired most of the digital assets and educational resources from the Vascular Disease Foundation (VDF) in 2014, following VDF's cessation of operations in 2013. Today, Vascular Cures is the only organization in the country dedicated exclusively to finding cures for vascular diseases outside the heart, while also providing resources and education to patients.

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