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🌅 On the move in Fort Worth, Texas. National Forum Director of Programs Jen Childress joined mayors and business council members for a Thursday morning walk at the 2026 @GOPLocal Texas Spring National Conference. Photo: Penobscot County, Maine, Commissioner Andre Cushing, Wichita, Kan., Mayor @LilyWuKansas, Turlock, Calif., Mayor Amy Bublak, Brighton, Colo., Mayor Gregory Mills, @CityofRosemount, Minn., Mayor Jeff Weisensel #MoveWithTheMayor #GOPLocal #strongcommunityleaders

Connect. Move. Thrive. — Fort Worth edition. 🌅🚶 National Forum Director of Programs Jen Childress hit the pavement early Thursday with mayors, local leaders, and business council members at the 2026 @GOPLocal Texas Spring National Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. This is what Move with the Mayor® looks like in action. #MoveWithTheMayor #GOPLocal #strongcommunityleaders @CityofWichita @CityofRosemount @CityofTurlock

High blood pressure affects some communities more than others. This National Minority Health Month, we’re sharing resources to support blood pressure control and better health outcomes. Get started: MyBPControl.org #HypertensionBites

Stress can raise your blood pressure over time. Managing stress is an important part of a blood pressure control plan. Learn how: MyBPControl.org #HypertensionBites

It's happening today. Join us at 1 p.m. ET for our briefing on pharmacy benefit manager reform in the Omnibus Bill. The briefing will cover: 🔹 Rebate pass-through requirements 🔹 Fiduciary oversight 🔹 Compensation restructuring 🔹 Significantly expanded transparency rules Register now: natforum.org/pbm-briefing

Researchers at #ESCPrev26 this week reinforced what Move with the Mayor® mayors already know: preventing heart disease and stroke starts in communities. 232 mayors are already leading the way. #MoveWithTheMayor #EAPC_ESC

Today, National Forum Director of Programs Jen Childress addressed the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services during a Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program town hall on Trulicity (dulaglutide). She urged CMS to weigh real-world consequences, not just cost, when making coverage decisions. 💊 Dulaglutide's once-weekly dosing supports stronger adherence and persistence, which is especially meaningful for older adults managing multiple medications. 🫀 For Medicare beneficiaries with cardiovascular risk and chronic kidney disease, access to a therapy that patients can reliably stay on is not a nice-to-have. It's part of the care equation. ⚠️ The National Forum is calling on CMS to protect against non-medical switching that disrupts adherence and continuity of care, with disproportionate harm to underserved populations. 📋 Read our full comments: natforum.org/trulicity-town… #Medicare #DiabetesCare #CardiovascularHealth #CMS #DrugPricing #MedicationAdherence #ChronicDiseasePrevention

🌟 Stepping into action at the Move with the Mayor® walk in Washington, D.C.! 🏃🏾 Mayors from across the nation joined us bright and early for a heart-healthy stroll during the 2026 African American Mayors Association Conference. 🌳 Thank you to everyone who laced up with us this morning. Let's keep the momentum going. Learn more and get involved: natforum.org/connect-with-m… Photo: (L-R) Mayor Katrina Thompson (Brookview, Ill.), Mayor Keisha Chapman (East Point, Ga.), Mayor Brian Jackson (Beverly Hills, Mo.), Mayor Christopher Harvey (Manor, Texas), Mayor Vincent Williams (Union City, Ga.), Mayor Errick Simmons (Greenville, Miss.), Mayor Nathaniel Booker (Maywood, Ill.), and Mayor Derrick Wood (Dumfries, Va.) #MoveWithTheMayor #AAMA2026

This is what moving with the mayor looks like. 🏃🏾💙 Mayors from across the country hit the pavement in Washington, D.C. this morning for the Move with the Mayor® walk at the 2026 African American Mayors Association Conference. Learn more and get involved: natforum.org/connect-with-m… @Broadview_Ill @cityofgvillems @maywoodvillage @DumfriesTownVA @DRWood77 #MoveWithTheMayor #AAMA2026

Heart health is shaped long before the first symptom appears — by daily habits, access to clear information, and whether prevention is part of the conversation in the places where people live and work. Move with the Mayor® helps local leaders and public health partners bring heart health into civic spaces. It connects movement, mental well-being, chronic disease awareness, and seasonal protection under one shared effort. The result is a more consistent approach to heart health at the local level. Learn more: natforum.org/mwtm #NationalPublicHealthWeek #NPHW2026 #MoveWithTheMayor

Tomorrow, we'll be on the move in Washington, D.C. 🚶🏾‍♂️💙 Join us for a Move with the Mayor® Walk/Run at the African American Mayors Association 2026 Conference. Connect with mayors from across the country while getting your steps in. 📅 Friday, April 10 ⏰ 7–7:30 a.m. 📍 JW Marriott Lobby, Washington, DC Bundle up. It'll be around 40°F, so bring layers and your walking shoes. Questions? Call or text 515-422-4498. Learn more: nationalforum.org/connect-with-m… #MoveWithTheMayor #AAMA2026

What does it look like when mayors make physical activity and mental health a civic priority? On Tuesday, April 7, the National Forum joined the American Public Health Association for a National Public Health Week briefing — "Ready. Set. Action! Mayors Advancing Physical Activity, Mental Well-Being, and Social Connection." Move with the Mayor® participants Mayor Crystal Ruiz (San Jacinto, California) and Mayor Ed Brown (Upper Darby, Pennsylvania) shared how they've built community health programming rooted in creativity, consistency, and meeting residents where they are. We also featured Mayor Denise D. Grant (Lauderhill, Florida) and her work to make Lauderhill one of the healthiest cities in the country. Thank you to APHA for the partnership and to our three mayors for leading by example in every sense of the word. #MoveWithTheMayor #NationalPublicHealthWeek #NPHW2026

Public health challenges don’t exist in silos, and neither should solutions. Heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the United States, and the factors that shape heart health don’t happen one at a time. Four connected areas of focus reflect a more complete approach to prevention at the community level: ❤️ Physical activity 💚 Mental health 🧡 Cholesterol awareness 💛 Flu immunization Learn more: natforum.org/mwtm #NationalPublicHealthWeek #NPHW2026 #MoveWithTheMayor

What does it take to move from good intentions to measurable public health action? Move with the Mayor® provides a clear structure for communities to act. Participating communities engage through: ❤️ Mayoral leadership 🤍 Community events and challenges 💙 A self-assessment roadmap ❤️ Ready-to-use tools and materials 🤍 Tailored health messaging campaigns The framework supports active living, mental health and social connectivity, cholesterol awareness, and flu immunization under one coordinated approach. It’s a practical way to turn evidence into action at the local level. Learn more: natforum.org/mwtm #NationalPublicHealthWeek #NPHW2026 #MoveWithTheMayor

What happens when mayors make health a civic priority? Join us Tuesday, April 7, from 2–3 p.m. ET for the American Public Health Association's National Public Health Week webinar featuring: 🏙️ Mayor Ed Brown — Upper Darby, PA 🏙️ Mayor Denise D. Grant — Lauderhill, FL 🏙️ Mayor Crystal Ruiz — San Jacinto, CA They'll explore how Move with the Mayor® is helping communities build healthier, more connected lives. Register: apha.org/events-and-mee… #NationalPublicHealthWeek #NPHW2026 #MoveWithTheMayor

A single walk in 2014 has grown into a national initiative spanning 232 cities across 39 states. Move with the Mayor® promotes physical activity, social connection, mental health, and overall well-being in communities nationwide. The initiative, led by the National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention, draws on the Community Guide, the gold-standard compilation of evidence-based programs and policies proven to improve population health. Local leadership. Real impact. Healthier communities. Learn more: natforum.org/mwtm #NationalPublicHealthWeek #NPHW2026 #MoveWithTheMayor

Happy National Walking Day! 🚶‍♀️🚶 At the National Forum, we don't just talk about the benefits of physical activity. We walk the walk. Here's proof: Executive Director @JohnClymer and Director of Programs Jen Childress take their meeting outside, because some of the best ideas happen when you're moving. Whether it's a stroll around the block, a walk between meetings, or steps with a neighbor — every bit counts. Today's a great reminder to lace up and get moving. 👟 #NationalWalkingDay #MoveWithTheMayor

High LDL cholesterol often has no symptoms, but it significantly increases your risk for a heart attack and stroke. Louisville, Mississippi, Mayor Will Hill, Noxapater, Mississippi, Mayor Sammy Carter, and Nurse Practitioner Eric Yarbrough share why knowing your numbers could save your life. When mayors move, communities move toward healthier hearts. Take action: Talk to your doctor, attend a screening event, or order a free at-home test at familyheart.org/CCkit. #MoveWithTheMayor #LDLCCantWait #KnowYourNumbers

Mayor @MGuerreroWSac reminds us that protecting your heart starts with awareness. 💙❤️ Mayor Guerrero, alongside Dr. Javier E. Lopez of UC Davis, is encouraging residents to know their LDL cholesterol numbers because early detection can save lives. Make a move: talk to your healthcare provider, attend a local screening, or order a free at-home cholesterol test kit today. Learn more: natforum.org/mwtm-cholester… #MoveWithTheMayor #LDLCCantWait