--- title: "Kentucky Chapter, American College of Cardiology Kentucky Cardiologists Available for Interviews" description: "" url: "https://www.kentuckyacc.org/news/latest-news/kentucky-chapter-american-college-of-cardiology-kentucky-cardiologists-available-for-interviews" date: "2026-06-23T22:41:52+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- # \[news-hide\]Kentucky Chapter, American College of Cardiology Kentucky Cardiologists Available for Interviews \[/news-hide\] ![](https://www.kentuckyacc.org/_resources/images/news/core/media-advisory.webp) *During American Heart Month, Local Heart Experts Ready to Discuss Women's Heart Health, Kentucky's Cardiovascular Crisis, and Life-Saving Prevention Tips* **WHO:** Board-certified cardiologists from across Kentucky, representing the Kentucky Chapter of the American College of Cardiology, are available for on-camera, phone, and print interviews throughout February—American Heart Month. Cardiologists are available in the following regions: - Louisville Metro Area - Lexington/Central Kentucky - Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati - Bowling Green/South Central Kentucky - Eastern Kentucky/Appalachian Region - Western Kentucky **WHAT:** Cardiologists can speak to a wide range of heart health topics, including: - **Women and Heart Disease:** Why cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of women, unique symptoms women experience, and what women need to know to protect their hearts - **Kentucky's Heart Health Crisis:** Why the Commonwealth ranks among the worst states for cardiovascular health and what can be done - **Heart Health in Appalachia:** Addressing cardiovascular disparities in rural and underserved communities - **Prevention That Works:** Evidence-based lifestyle changes that can prevent up to 80% of heart disease - **Warning Signs:** Recognizing heart attack and stroke symptoms—and why every second counts - **Know Your Numbers:** Understanding blood pressure, cholesterol, and other key cardiovascular risk factors - **Heart Health at Every Age:** From young adults to seniors—when to start thinking about your heart - **Advances in Cardiology:** New treatments, technologies, and research improving outcomes for heart patients **WHEN:** Throughout February 2026 — American Heart Month Interviews are available for: - Live morning and evening news broadcasts - Taped segments and features - Radio interviews (in-studio or phone) - Print and digital publication interviews - Podcast appearances **Key Dates:** - **Friday, February 6, 2026** — National Wear Red Day - **Saturday, February 14, 2026** — Valentine's Day ("Give Your Heart Some Love") - **All month** — American Heart Month **WHY IT MATTERS:** - Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Kentucky, claiming approximately one in five lives. - Kentucky's heart disease death rate is 23% higher than the national average. - Kentucky ranks as one of the least heart-healthy states in the nation. - Cardiovascular disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined. - Up to 80% of cardiovascular disease is preventable—but awareness is key. **VISUALS AVAILABLE:** - [Heart health PSA videos available here](https://www.kentuckyacc.org/resources/public-service-announcements) - Physicians available for on-location interviews at hospitals and clinics **TO SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW:** Contact the Kentucky Chapter of the American College of Cardiology **Contact:** Matt Moore **Email:** **Phone:** 859-899-9120 **Website:** [www.kentuckyacc.org](http://www.kentuckyacc.org) *Please provide your preferred date, time, format (live/taped, in-studio/remote), and topic focus, and we will connect you with an available cardiologist in your area.* **\###** *This February, Go Red for Women's Heart Health* \#GoRed #AmericanHeartMonth #WearRedDay #KentuckyHeartHealth [Back to News](https://www.kentuckyacc.org/news/latest-news) ## Schema ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.kentuckyacc.org" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Latest News", "item": "https://www.kentuckyacc.org/news/latest-news" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Kentucky Chapter, American College of Cardiology Kentucky Cardiologists Available for Interviews", "item": "https://www.kentuckyacc.org/news/latest-news/kentucky-chapter-american-college-of-cardiology-kentucky-cardiologists-available-for-interviews" } ] } ``` ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://www.kentuckyacc.org/news/latest-news/kentucky-chapter-american-college-of-cardiology-kentucky-cardiologists-available-for-interviews#organization2", "name": "Kentucky Chapter of the American College of Cardiology", "alternateName": "Agentis", "legalName": "Agentis Management", "description": "https://www.kentuckyacc.org//images/gsd.png", "email": "info@kentuckyacc.org", "url": "https://www.kentuckyacc.org", "telephone": "(859) 899-9120", "foundingDate": "1992-01-01", "logo": "https://www.kentuckyacc.org/", "image": "https://www.kentuckyacc.org/", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "1024 Capital Center Drive, Suite 205, Frankfort, Kentucky", "postalCode": "40601" } } ``` ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "mainEntityOfPage": { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://www.kentuckyacc.org/news/latest-news/kentucky-chapter-american-college-of-cardiology-kentucky-cardiologists-available-for-interviews" }, "headline": "Kentucky Chapter, American College of Cardiology Kentucky Cardiologists Available for Interviews", "description": "[news-hide]Kentucky Chapter, American College of Cardiology Kentucky Cardiologists Available for Interviews [/news-hide] During American Heart Month, Local Heart Experts Ready to Discuss Women's Heart Health, Kentucky's Cardiovascular Crisis, and Life-Saving Prevention Tips WHO: Board-certified cardiologists from across Kentucky, representing the Kentucky Chapter of the American College of Cardiology, are available for on-camera, phone, and print interviews throughout February—American Heart Month. Cardiologists are available in the following regions: Louisville Metro Area Lexington/Central Kentucky Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati Bowling Green/South Central Kentucky Eastern Kentucky/Appalachian Region Western Kentucky WHAT: Cardiologists can speak to a wide range of heart health topics, including: Women and Heart Disease: Why cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of women, unique symptoms women experience, and what women need to know to protect their hearts Kentucky's Heart Health Crisis: Why the Commonwealth ranks among the worst states for cardiovascular health and what can be done Heart Health in Appalachia: Addressing cardiovascular disparities in rural and underserved communities Prevention That Works: Evidence-based lifestyle changes that can prevent up to 80% of heart disease Warning Signs: Recognizing heart attack and stroke symptoms—and why every second counts Know Your Numbers: Understanding blood pressure, cholesterol, and other key cardiovascular risk factors Heart Health at Every Age: From young adults to seniors—when to start thinking about your heart Advances in Cardiology: New treatments, technologies, and research improving outcomes for heart patients WHEN: Throughout February 2026 — American Heart Month Interviews are available for: Live morning and evening news broadcasts Taped segments and features Radio interviews (in-studio or phone) Print and digital publication interviews Podcast appearances Key Dates: Friday, February 6, 2026 — National Wear Red Day Saturday, February 14, 2026 — Valentine's Day ("Give Your Heart Some Love") All month — American Heart Month WHY IT MATTERS: Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Kentucky, claiming approximately one in five lives. Kentucky's heart disease death rate is 23% higher than the national average. Kentucky ranks as one of the least heart-healthy states in the nation. Cardiovascular disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined. Up to 80% of cardiovascular disease is preventable—but awareness is key. VISUALS AVAILABLE: Heart health PSA videos available here Physicians available for on-location interviews at hospitals and clinics TO SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW: Contact the Kentucky Chapter of the American College of Cardiology Contact: Matt MooreEmail: mmoore@kentuckyacc.orgPhone: 859-899-9120Website: www.kentuckyacc.org Please provide your preferred date, time, format (live/taped, in-studio/remote), and topic focus, and we will connect you with an available cardiologist in your area. ### This February, Go Red for Women's Heart Health #GoRed  #AmericanHeartMonth  #WearRedDay  #KentuckyHeartHealth Back to News", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://www.kentuckyacc.org/_resources/images/news/core/media-advisory.webp" }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Kentucky Chapter of the American College of Cardiology", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://www.kentuckyacc.org//images/gsd.png" } }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Paul Scarnegie", "url": "https://www.kentuckyacc.org/news/latest-news/kentucky-chapter-american-college-of-cardiology-kentucky-cardiologists-available-for-interviews" }, "datePublished": "2026-02-02T00:00:00+00:00", "dateCreated": "2026-02-02T00:00:00+00:00", "dateModified": "2026-02-03T16:36:18+00:00" } ```