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On March 21, 2025, Dr. V. Antoine Keller, founder of HeartSense and nationally respected cardiothoracic surgeon, was honored with the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award at a moving ceremony held at the Thurgood Marshall Center Trust in Washington, D.C.

This prestigious award—the highest civilian recognition bestowed by the President of the United States—celebrates individuals whose lifelong commitment to service has made a profound impact on communities nationwide.

Heart disease is often detected too late—especially in communities with limited access to care. In a new feature by Becker’s Healthcare, HeartSense founder Dr. Antoine Keller shares how AI-driven diagnostics are transforming early detection and bridging gaps in cardiovascular health. Read the full article to see how innovative technology is reshaping the future of heart care.

We are grateful to the Opelousas Elderly Awareness Seminar for hosting a meaningful Thanksgiving event that brought our community together and prioritized heart health. We were honored to conduct free life-saving heart screenings during this special gathering, making strides toward healthier lives for our seniors of Opelousas.

A special thank you to KATC-TV 3 for featuring this important initiative and helping to spread awareness about the significance of regular heart screenings and heart disease education.

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.