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The Southern Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (SACPR) is an affiliate society of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).  Our society includes both cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation professionals from Alabama and Mississippi.  We are dedicated to primary and secondary prevention methods for cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases.

Mission

The Southern Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (SACPR) is dedicated to the professional development of its members, through networking and educational opportunities for cardiovascular and pulmonary professionals in our region (Alabama and Mississippi).  Central to the mission is the improvement in the quality of life for patients and their families.

2026 Annual SACPR Spring Conference

Date: April 9-10th, 2026

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News & Views

  • AACVPR’s New Era of Learning: Where Energy Meets Impact

    7/14/2026 2:30:00 PM
    By Serena Agusto-Cox | News & Views The 41st AACVPR Annual Meeting (Sept. 30–Oct. 2) in San Antonio, Texas, represents a bold step forward for the association. With an innovative format, ...

  • Why I Still Go: A Reflection on the Value of AACVPR's Annual Meeting

    7/7/2026 12:00:00 PM
    By Gabriela L Melo Ghisi, BSc PT, MSc, PhD, CRFC, FAACVPR Each year, as the AACVPR Annual Meeting approaches, I find myself asking: Is it still worth it? Not in the abstract sense ...

  • The Power in Doing More, Together

    6/25/2026 10:00:00 AM
    By Ruth Akers, RN, BSN, MHA, MAACVPR “Member,” according to the dictionary, is defined as a person belonging to a group, organization, or team. Simple enough. Yet membership is rarely that ...
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SACPR is a Joint Affiliate of AACVPR, meaning your single dues payment earns you the benefits of both AACVPR and SACPR, as well as AACVPR's membership benefits - free webcasts worth valuable CEs!

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