Join us in our mission to reduce the risk of heart disease.
We are honored to have been featured in Eko's Front Lines episode, "Closing the Gap". This video encapsulates the impact that our organization has on our community, as we aim to close the care gap in access to heart health and education in Louisiana and beyond.
To honor National Minority Health Month, we are pleased to share this episode featuring our special guests Dr. Antoine Keller, Founder of HeartSense and Dr. Travis Batts, Chief of Cardiology and Chairman of Medical Subspecialties at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center. Dive into the discussion of the historical marginalization of minority populations and its profound implications on healthcare and medical education today. How has this shaped the way we train our future physicians? What steps can we take to make medical education more inclusive? Don't miss this crucial conversation.
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Heart disease is the nation’s number one killer, even outranking all cancers combined.
HeartSense is a 501(c)(3) non-profit taking action to reduce heart disease disparities by providing healthcare access to underserved communities in Louisiana and beyond.
Through our educational resources, local pop-up screenings, volunteers, funding partners, and valued donations, you will find us working directly with our community members in need.
Our founders have built the bridge in our local communities to overcome systemic barriers that limit access to advanced technology and expertise. Together, we can reduce the risk of undiagnosed heart disease.
Join us for a free heart screening at the Opelousas Elderly Awareness Thanksgiving Seminar event!
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Yambilee Building
1939 W. Landry Street, Opelousas, LA, 70570
Join us for a free heart screening at the TRIAD Senior Citizen Workshop in Opelousas!
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT
📍 Location: Yambilee Building
1939 W. Landry Street, Opelousas, LA, 70570
STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
HeartSense is looking for students with clinical or didactic experience who want to make a difference in their community!
We Need Help With:
-Heart screening community members
- Registration
- Questionnaire
- Other help as needed
Dr. V. Antoine Keller will sign off on volunteer hours and write a letter of recommendation! Plus, you have a chance to win a HeartSense sponsored scholarship!
Email info@heart-sense.org to join our team today!
For the first time ever, HeartSense is bringing its life-saving heart screening services to Jackson, Mississippi, in collaboration with Reverend Jesse Horton, Sr., Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church, and Central Mississippi Health Services, inc.
For the third consecutive year, we are honored have our Founder, Dr. Antoine Keller, named one of Becker's Hospital Review's "231+ Black Healthcare Leaders to Know" for 2024. This recognition is not just a personal milestone, but a testament to the relentless pursuit of excellence by the entire HeartSense team.
The three St. Landry Parish rural clinics in Opelousas, Port Barre and Sunset operated by Dustin Miller, announced the collaboration with HeartSense, a non-profit heart care provider, during an Open House event held at the Prudhomme Circle location on November 13, 2023.
Acadia St. Landry Hospital proudly organized and hosted its inaugural Community Health Fair, an event aimed at promoting health and wellness within the local community. The event, held on 09/23/2023, featured a range of healthcare services and resources designed to benefit attendees of all ages. Among the highlights were heart screenings provided by HeartSense.
HeartSense is honored to have Dr. Antoine Keller acknowledged for a second year as one of Becker's Hospital Reviews 149 Black Healthcare Leaders to Know in 2023! This list recognizes national healthcare leaders who foster "positive patient experiences, paving the way for the next generation of leaders, and promoting health equity."
We are honored to have our co-founder, Dr. Antoine Keller, included in the AARP article celebrating Eko's AI-powered smart stethoscopes as one of the top medical breakthroughs that are changing lives now.
If heart disease is a health issue that runs in your family or if you’ve experienced any symptoms of heart disease, scheduling a heart health screening is a priority.
Cost, location, proximity to a specialist, and fear should never be deterrents when it comes to keeping your heart healthy. Trust the healthcare professionals of HeartSense to help you and your community take its first steps towards a healthier tomorrow.
Schedule your community screening today.
We are thrilled to share the results of our 2023 heart screening program!
❤️ We hosted 48 heart screening events.
❤️ We screened 1,037 community members at no cost to them.
❤️ Hundreds of heart murmurs were detected.
❤️ On average, 55% of people with a heart murmur detected did not know they had one.
❤️ We held screenings in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Opelousas, Baker, New Orleans, and Oakland, California.
❤️ We partnered with organizations such as The Louisiana Department of Health, Eko Health, Medtronic, East Baton Rouge Council on Aging, Opelousas Elderly Awareness Seminar, TRIAD Senior Citizen Workshops, Well-Ahead, WISEWOMAN, National Convention of Gospel Choirs & Choruses, and 100 Black Men of the Bay Area.
None of this would be possible without our dedicated volunteers, individual donors, corporate and state sponsors. Thank you for supporting our mission to combat heart health disparities in Louisiana and beyond.
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