About EPCCS
European Primary Care Cardio-renal-metabolic Society
The European Primary Care Cardio-renal-metabolic Society (EPCCS), aims to provide a focus of support, education, research, and policy on issues relating to CardioRenalMetabolic disease within primary care settings.
The EPCCS is dedicated to supporting, educating, exchange, providing guidance and advancing research on Cardio-Renal-Metabolic disease (CRM) within primary care settings.
Who We Are
Founded in 2000, EPCCS is built on the principles of collaboration, innovation, and patient-centered care. We unite healthcare professionals across Europe and beyond, fostering a multidisciplinary approach to cardio-renal-metabolic disease prevention, diagnosis, and management in primary care.
Our Mission
At EPCCS, we recognize that primary care plays a pivotal role in addressing cardio-renal-metabolic disease. Our society serves as a dynamic platform for clinicians, researchers, educators, and policymakers to:
- Exchange knowledge and expertise
- Share best practices in CRM management
- Foster interdisciplinary partnerships
- Promote evidence-based care tailored for primary care
What We Do
EPCCS actively supports the primary care community through:
- Conferences & Events – Bringing together experts to discuss advancements in cardio-renal-metabolic care
- Practice Guidance Translating specialist guidelines into practical, primary care-focused recommendations
- Publications & Research Driving innovation in primary care cardio-renal-metabolic medicine
- Digital Platforms & Webinars – Providing accessible education and real-time updates on the latest developments
Join Us in Advancing Cardio-Renal-Metabolic Health
Together, we strive to improve patient outcomes, reduce the burden of cardio-renal-metabolic disease, and promote heart health across diverse populations. Join EPCCS and be part of a community dedicated to shaping the future of cardio-renal-metabolic care in primary care settings..
EPCCS - about the society
There are significant differences in primary care between countries, reflecting varying healthcare systems, cultural practices, and policies. To accomodate and address the different needs in Europe the EPCCS adopted in 2017 a new structure that ensures a representation of multiple countries and the design of a common focus addressing the challenges in reducing the burden of cardiovascular, cardiorenal and cardiometabolic diseases.
EPCCS activities
The EPCCS initaited several initiatives to provide support to primary care, like:
- Annual Summits on CRM in Primary Care
- Practice Guidance documents
- Educational symposia during congresses of WONCA and ESC
The new EPCCS structure consist of:
- EPCCS board, with 8 members from different countries
- EPCCS council, representing 25 societies from different countries
- EPCCS advisors with experts from leading academic centers in Europe
- EPCCS members active in primary care and a special interest in CRM
The EPCCS board and council are representing over 100.000 primary care professionals.
EPCCS board and council members
