Heart Council Meeting Switches to Zoom, Date Advanced
Published Date: 1/28/2026
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Heads up! The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Advisory Council meeting got a makeover: it’s now happening earlier on March 25, 2026, switching from in-person to virtual, and moving to a new Bethesda address. This change affects anyone interested in the meeting and means you can join online instead of traveling. Some parts of the meeting will still be private, so mark your calendars and get ready to tune in from wherever you are!
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4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Meeting date moved to March 25, 2026
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Advisory Council meeting was moved from October 29, 2026 to March 25, 2026. If you planned to attend on October 29, 2026, you will need to adjust your schedule to the new date, March 25, 2026.
Meeting changed from in-person to virtual
The meeting format changed from a regular in-person meeting to a virtual meeting on March 25, 2026. You can join online instead of traveling to Bethesda, which avoids travel time and expenses if you planned to attend in person.
Physical location updated in Bethesda
The meeting location was changed from Claude D. Pepper Building, 31 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892 to 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892. If you planned to attend any in-person portion, note the new address.
Portions of meeting closed to public
The meeting on March 25, 2026 is partially closed to the public, meaning some sessions will not be open for public attendance or viewing. If you want to observe all proceedings, you will not be able to attend the closed portions.
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