Southwest Lipid Association

President:
Anandita Kulkarni, MD, FNLA
Frisco, TX

Latest SWLA News

	NLA Mourns Loss of SWLA Member The National Lipid Association is sad to report that Gumaro Garza, MD, an active member of the Southwest Lipid Association, passed away July 29, 2014, after suffering a myocardial infarction and subsequent cardiogenic shock. Garza resided in Edinberg, Texas, and was very active in the treatment of dyslipidemia in the Mexican-American population. He is survived by his ex-wife, Christine Garza, PhD, who is also a member of the SWLA chapter, and his daughter.
	A Call to Action Greetings! I am honored and excited to take on the role of President of the Southwest Lipid Association (SWLA). At the outset, I would like to sincerely acknowledge the accomplishments of Elizabeth J. Jackson, MSN, the immediate Past President of SWLA. Among other things, she has paved the way with new and interesting activities for our chapter including a high-level Spring Clinical Update in Hawaii, Rural Outreach Mission through partnership with Project ECHO, and the Million Hearts conference in collaboration with the ACC.
	A Message from the President of the Southwest Lipid Association It is a privilege to be elected as President of the Southwest Chapter of the National Lipid Association for the upcoming year. I am looking forward to working closely with the brilliant minds of our organization and a strong and motivated board of directors that comprise our leadership.