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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

  • 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 ...

  • Improving Cardiovascular Pathology and Rehabilitation for Masters Athletes

    6/24/2026 1:30:00 PM
    By Daryl Buchanan | News & Views Cardiologist Elizabeth Dineen, DO, FACC, FAHA, wants the cardiopulmonary rehabilitation community to get familiar with masters athletes — and how ...

  • 5 Takeaways From the New Dyslipidemia Guidance

    6/22/2026 4:00:00 PM
    By Paul Oh, MD, MSc, FRCPC, FACP, FAACVPR     AACVPR recently hosted a webinar updating cardiopulmonary professionals on contemporary issues related to lipid care. This was a ...
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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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