Cardiovascular Solutions of Central Mississippi

02/07/2026

Does this officially make Dr. Fakorede a Georgia man now? 😌🍑

Honored and grateful. Thank you, Georgia

02/07/2026

Grateful beyond words from the Go Red For Women Luncheon

Thank you Representative Doreen Carter and Representative Demetrius Jackson for your leadership, partnership, and for making this extraordinary honor possible. To be recognized by the Georgia House of Representatives and the Office of the Secretary of State is truly humbling.

This recognition is not about one person, it belongs to the communities we serve, the patients whose lives and limbs have been saved, and the collective fight against preventable disease through compassion, policy, and action.

Deep appreciation as well to the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC), National Medical Association (NMA), Georgia State Medical Association (GSMA), and the American Heart Association (AHA) and to the dedicated leadership of each organization. Your unwavering commitment to health equity, patient-centered care, and physician advocacy makes this work possible.

Honored to stand alongside women and leaders who push forward not for recognition but for lives, dignity, and justice.

02/06/2026

❤️ HER HEART MATTERS ❤️

Honored to join State Representative Doreen Carter at the Georgia State Capitol for Her Heart Matters: A Women’s Heart Health Luncheon, in support of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women initiative.

Heart disease remains the #1 killer of women, and for Black women in particular, the risks—and the consequences—are too often silent, delayed, and preventable.

This conversation is about more than awareness.
It’s about access, equity, early detection, and action.

📅 February 6, 2026
📍 Georgia State Capitol
⏰ 12:00–2:45 PM
👗 Guests encouraged to wear red

Grateful for leadership that brings policy and people together—because when women’s hearts are protected, families and communities thrive.





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02/06/2026

02/06/2026

It was truly an honor to raise awareness about Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show.
My sincere thanks to Rickey Smiley, the incredible co-hosts (Sheryl Underwood, Alfredas, Gary with Da Tea, Special K), the incredible producer (Beyonce), and the entire behind-the-scenes team who make that platform so impactful every morning. Deep gratitude as well to Dr. Collier for the invitation and partnership in advancing this critical conversation. Rickey Smiley Morning Show

🎬 Join Us for a Powerful Evening of Truth, Storytelling, and Action

Bloodlines, Mississippi is more than a film—it’s a call to conscience.

Come uncover injustice and spark change in an urgent conversation about Black health and preventable limb loss.

📍 Location: Morehouse School of Medicine
Calvin Smyre Education Conference Center

What to expect:
• 🎥 Screening of the award-winning short documentary Bloodlines, Mississippi
• 🗣️ Panel dialogue on diabetes disparities, underdiagnosed PAD, systemic inequities, and national policy gaps
• 🤝 Voices from clinicians, policymakers, community leaders, and patients—together in one room

Why it matters:
Diabetes and Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) are driving an epidemic of avoidable amputations—especially in Black communities. This evening is about naming the problem and moving toward solutions.

This isn’t just a screening.
It’s a conversation.
It’s a reckoning.
It’s a step toward equity.

👉 Save the date. Bring a friend. Be part of the change.




The National Medical Association Morehouse School of Medicine BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta Georgia State Medical Association, Inc. (GSMA) Atlanta Medical Association, Inc. Association of Black Cardiologists

A leading vascular specialist is sounding the alarm on a health crisis that continues to impact Black communities across the country but rarely gets the attention it deserves.

02/03/2026

Join us for an important evening of conversation, community, and change. Stories of Hope shines a light on the PAD epidemic and the urgent need for equitable healthcare solutions. This free screening and panel brings together leaders, physicians, and advocates committed to saving lives.
📅 February 6, 2026 | ⏰ 5:45 PM
📍 Morehouse School of Medicine | Atlanta, GA
🎟️ Free event — register now: https://tinyurl.com/BLOODLINESATL

01/29/2026

CVSCM event on February 6, 2026 | Atlanta

In recognition of American Heart Month, Morehouse School of Medicine hosts a powerful evening confronting a silent crisis in U.S. healthcare: preventable limb loss from diabetes and Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).

📍 Calvin Smyre Education Conference Center
🕔 5:45–9:00 PM
📍 720 Westview Drive SW, Atlanta

Join this esteemed panel.

This isn’t just a screening.
It’s a call to action.
A conversation about equity, access, and what’s possible when healthcare meets courage, community, and accountability.

Hope lives in stories.
Change happens when we act on them.

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01/27/2026

Honored to join the conversation on Your Health Is Important. Looking forward to discussing heart health and answering questions this Wednesday at 6:30 PM. Tune in live on YouTube .

The Hip Hop Doc - Dr. MJ Collier

If heart health, blood pressure, circulation, or diabetes affects you or someone you love, make sure to join us

I’ll be going live this Wednesday (Jan 28th) evening and I’ll be joined by a special guest, Dr. Foluso Fakorede — a Nobel Honoree recognized for his work in limb salvage and amputation prevention.

We’ll be talking about cardiovascular health, circulation, and why so many serious problems start quietly before people even realize something is wrong.

This will be an Ask Me Anything style live, so you’ll be able to drop your questions in the chat and get real answers in real time. (Make sure you join early as we expect a lot of questions to and only have 1 hour.)

— Dr. Collier

01/27/2026

Cardiovascular Solutions of Central Mississippi will be open on Wednesday in both Cleveland and Clarksdale as well as Fusion Vascular and the Foot and Ankle Clinic with limited staffing. For your safety, we recommend staying home unless you truly need to be seen. Our thoughts and prayers are with our community—please continue to stay safe and warm!

01/26/2026

Due to ongoing winter weather, Cardiovascular Solutions of Central Mississippi will be closed again tomorrow in both Cleveland and Clarksdale as well as Fusion Vascular and the Foot and Ankle Clinic. Please stay safe and warm!

01/25/2026

❄️ ICE STORM SAFETY: HEART & VASCULAR PATIENTS ❄️

Cold weather can place extra stress on your heart and blood vessels. Please protect yourself:

✅ Stay indoors when possible
✅ Take all prescribed heart, blood pressure, diabetes & blood-thinner medications
❌ Do NOT shovel snow or ice
❌ Do NOT ignore chest pain, shortness of breath, or new leg pain

🚨 Call 911 immediately for chest pain, trouble breathing, fainting, weakness, or sudden leg pain or color changes.

⚡ GENERATOR SAFETY: PACEMAKERS & DEFIBRILLATORS (ICDs) ⚡

If using a generator during a power outage:

✅ Keep generators OUTDOORS ONLY, away from doors and windows
✅ Maintain at least 3 feet between the generator and your body
✅ Use properly grounded, heavy-duty extension cords
✅ Keep cell phones and electronics 6 inches away from your device

❌ Do NOT touch exposed wires
❌ Do NOT place generators indoors or in garages
❌ Do NOT lean over or sit near a running generator

📢 Weather-related clinic updates will be shared here.

Stay warm. Stay safe. ❤️

01/25/2026

Cardiovascular Solutions of Central Mississippi will be closed on Monday in both Cleveland and Clarksdale as well as Fusion Vascular and the Foot and Ankle Clinic. Our thoughts and prayers are with our community—please stay safe and warm!