Louisiana
200 LA and MS coaches trained in Hands-Only CPR
Time is precious in emergency situations, and it’s imperative that our youth and high school coaches are properly trained to instinctively react in critical moments and provide the necessary support until professional medical assistance arrives. Compression-only CPR known as Hands-Only CPR can be equally effective as traditional CPR in the first few minutes of emergency response and is a skill everyone can learn.
CareSouth Self-Monitoring Blood Pressure Station
Thanks to CareSouth Medical and Dental's Embracing Community Care sponsorship to American Heart Association – Capital Area, a Self-Monitoring Blood Pressure station was established at the Charles R Kelly Community Center in Baton Rouge. Through initiatives like this, the Association and our sponsors are truly making a difference in the lives of our community members, fostering a culture of health and care.
BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders with Homemade Potato Chips
It is football season and the grills are out! Check out this easy and heart healthy tailgate pulled pork slider recipe at the next game and wow the crowd while keeping you heart health in check.
The “Silent Killer” Must Be Stopped
High blood pressure is a leading cause of heart disease. Nearly half of Americans have it and too many don’t even know! With your help, we can change this.
Your gift today help fund the most promising new medical research, improve care and outcomes for heart and stroke patients in hospitals across the country, and more to help save lives.
Events in Your Area
Northwest Louisiana Heart Walk
Location: Festival Plaza
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024 - 08:00 AM
Register2024 New Orleans Heart Walk
Location: The Shrine on Airline
Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024 - 08:00 AM
RegisterCapital Area Go Red for Women
Location: L’Auberge Event Center
Date: Friday, February 7, 2025 - 10:00 AM
RegisterIn Your Community
The American Heart Association is committed to driving equitable health impact in Louisiana through five key priority areas: women, COVID-19, tobacco and vaping, patients and healthy living. Equity is always at the center of our work, and it will continue to guide all that we do.
Through our focus on these key impact areas, and with collaboration among local organizations, sponsors, businesses, and others that serve the community, we are working to improve the health and well-being of Louisianans while saving and improving countless lives.
Throughout Louisiana, we’ve seen our community impact work grow, including efforts around creating avenues for greater access to care, healthy food access and education, building a network of first responders through CPR kits in schools, blood pressure screenings and education, and tobacco and e-cigarette education and prevention.
People are counting on us as never before. The American Heart Association, along with our supporters, will drive change, and will be relentless. Thank you for your continued support.
Public policy advocacy is an essential strategy used by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to affect necessary and sustainable policy, system and environmental changes that help Americans build healthier lives free of cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Our efforts in Louisiana and its communities are focused on six major policy areas. These are: Tobacco Free, Health Equity, Quality Systems of Care, Healthy Eating, Active Living, and Access to Care.
Chair of the Board
Charlotte Parent
LCMC Health - University Medical Center
President of the Board
Alyana Samai
LCMC Health - West Jefferson Medical Center
Leadership Development Chair
Dr. Takeisha Davis
LCMC Health – New Orleans East Hospital
Chair-Elect
Dr. Alisha Reed
Fly with Alisha Reed
Board Members
Dr. Allison Augustus-Wallace
LSU HSC – New Orleans, Schools of Medicine
Caleb H. Didriksen III
DSW Law Firm
Rafael Flores, MA
Our Lady of Angels Hospital
Anthony Gardner
DePaul Community Health
Dr. James Gray
Jefferson Parish Schools
Molly Kimball
Advisor
Ochsner Health/WGNO-TV
Brandon Lewis
Ochsner Health
Kristen Simpson
Keller Williams Realty Services
Dr. Stephen Jones
Care Eleven Health
Ann Marr
Philanthropist
Ashley McGaha
Tulane University Hospital & Clinic
Dr. Sheryl Martin-Schild
Dr. Brain Incorporated
President
Kristy McKearn
Elevance
Chair
Shunn Phillips
The Baton Rouge Clinic
Board Members
Dr. Tiffany Ardoin
LSU Health Sciences Center
Coletta Barrett
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
Jamie Burgess
Hancock Whitney Bank
Bridgette B. Coleman
Coleman Consulting Group
Dr. Shashitha Gavini
Cardiovascular Institute of the South
Michael Jackson
Bernhard Capital Partners
Dr. Tonya Jagneaux
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
Lauren Kearley
UNUM
Danielle Kelley
Jump Start Your Heart
Deanna Melancon
Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic and Foundation
Dr. Denzil Moraes
Louisiana Cardiology Associates
Dr. Candice Myers
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Jason Rogers
Our Lady of the Lake Heart & Vascular Institute
Contact Us
New Orleans
By appointment only:
110 Veterans Boulevard, Suite 160
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 872-3500
Baton Rouge
For mail only:
110 Veterans Boulevard, Suite 160
Metairie, LA 70005
(225) 248-7700