HeartSense

HeartSense Addressing healthcare disparities by closing the gap in accessing heart health.
➢ Pop-up screenings
➢ Educational resources
➢ Community-centered

Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day may have been yesterday — but the conversation cannot end there.Nearly 7 million Ameri...
02/23/2026

Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day may have been yesterday — but the conversation cannot end there.

Nearly 7 million Americans are living with heart valve disease.¹
The prevalence increases significantly with age:
• Approximately 2% of adults age 65 and older
• More than 10% of adults age 75 and older

Many individuals may not experience symptoms until the disease has progressed.
Over the coming weeks, we’ll continue to explore the types, symptoms, and treatment options for valvular heart disease — and why early detection matters.

Awareness is important.
Understanding risk — and expanding access — changes outcomes.

February is Heart Month — and awareness is only the starting point.While national mortality statistics are well known, t...
02/18/2026

February is Heart Month — and awareness is only the starting point.

While national mortality statistics are well known, the burden of undiagnosed structural heart disease in community settings is often underestimated — particularly in populations disconnected from routine specialty care.

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for 1 in every 5 deaths.¹ But what those numbers don’t show is how many individuals are living with heart conditions that have never been identified.

In our community screening initiatives, we have found that more than 50% of individuals identified with a structural heart condition were not engaged with the healthcare system.

Early detection changes outcomes.
Access changes trajectories.

I’m proud to be part of Team Vikki and to support heart health awareness through RosebudHeart disease impacts so many fa...
02/08/2026

I’m proud to be part of Team Vikki and to support heart health awareness through Rosebud
Heart disease impacts so many families, and being connected to a movement focused on education, prevention, and community care truly matters. I’m honored to stand with Vikki and help amplify the importance of heart health.
Together, we’re raising

HeartSense is honored to join the 46th Annual OC Black History Parade & Unity Festival tomorrow in Anaheim, California!W...
02/06/2026

HeartSense is honored to join the 46th Annual OC Black History Parade & Unity Festival tomorrow in Anaheim, California!

We will be providing FREE heart screenings as part of this powerful celebration of Black history, culture, and community.

🗓 Saturday, February 7, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM PT
📍 Anaheim, California

☕🍫 Did you know?According to the American Heart Association, dark cocoa contains natural flavanols that have been associ...
01/31/2026

☕🍫 Did you know?
According to the American Heart Association, dark cocoa contains natural flavanols that have been associated with heart-healthy markers like blood vessel function and blood pressure when enjoyed in moderation.

On National Hot Chocolate Day, it’s a reminder that small, everyday moments — even enjoying something warm — can play a role in overall well-being.

Stay cozy. Stay balanced. Take care of your heart.

Cold weather doesn’t mean putting your heart health on hold. When winter keeps you indoors, small daily habits can still...
01/22/2026

Cold weather doesn’t mean putting your heart health on hold. When winter keeps you indoors, small daily habits can still make a big difference.

🏃‍♀️ Keep moving indoors with light stretching, chair exercises, or short activity breaks throughout the day
🥗 Choose heart-healthy meals by focusing on balanced, nourishing foods while staying warm at home
💧 Stay hydrated — colder weather can still lead to dehydration
😴 Prioritize rest and stress management to support overall heart health
🫶 Stay connected with family, friends, and your community — heart health includes emotional well-being

Service.We are committed to the words and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. every day—not just in reflection, but thr...
01/19/2026

Service.
We are committed to the words and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. every day—not just in reflection, but through action.

At HeartSense, service means expanding access to early detection, meeting people where they are, and doing the work even when it’s not easy or visible. That’s what service in action looks like.

If you’re called to serve, we invite you to volunteer with HeartSense and be part of advancing heart health and health equity in communities that need it most.

➡️ Learn more at heart-sense.org or follow along for upcoming opportunities.

UPDATE:HeartSense will no longer be able to participate in the 40th Annual MLK Jr. Holiday Celebration as planned.We rem...
01/15/2026

UPDATE:HeartSense will no longer be able to participate in the 40th Annual MLK Jr. Holiday Celebration as planned.

We remain committed to providing free community heart screenings and look forward to sharing details about upcoming events soon. Thank you for your understanding.
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HeartSense is proud to provide free heart screenings at the 40th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Celebration in Lafayette as we kick off a new year of community screenings!

🗓 Monday, January 19, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Martin Luther King Center
309 Cora St, Lafayette, LA 70501

We’re honored to start 2026 alongside the Lafayette community—bringing heart health, early detection, and access to care directly to the people we serve.


In 2025, HeartSense continued to expand its national footprint, delivering community-based heart screenings and advancin...
12/30/2025

In 2025, HeartSense continued to expand its national footprint, delivering community-based heart screenings and advancing new partnerships for sustainable, early detection of cardiovascular disease.

Across Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, and Washington, D.C., HeartSense screened more than 700 individuals through community initiatives. These screenings uncovered previously undiagnosed heart conditions and ensured that every individual identified was referred to follow-up care.

2025 also marked the launch of the Health Equity Futures Collective (HEFC)—a program designed to inspire and train the next generation of healthcare leaders. Through hands-on, community-based experience, HEFC equips students from Historically Black Colleges & Universities and urban colleges with the tools, mentorship, and real-world exposure needed to deliver heart screenings, health education, and care navigation in communities that need it most.

Together, these efforts underscore HeartSense’s commitment to pairing early detection with community-driven leadership. By investing in prevention and empowering the next generation of healthcare leaders, HeartSense is building a healthier future—one community, one screening and one life at a time.

Antoine Keller
Eko Health
Medtronic
Edwards Lifesciences
100 Black Men Of America, Inc.
Southern University and A&M College - Baton Rouge, LA
Savannah State University
Xavier University of Louisiana
NFL Players Association
Tougaloo College


At the heart of the HeartSense mission is a commitment to supporting underserved communities and the community health ad...
12/22/2025

At the heart of the HeartSense mission is a commitment to supporting underserved communities and the community health advocates who work tirelessly to educate and enable access for countless individuals at risk of life-threatening cardiovascular disease.

HeartSense is proud to present this significant contribution to the Opelousas Elderly Awareness Seminar, chaired by Mr. Gerald Greene and Ms. Rachael Frugé-Jones. This is what community health advocacy is all about in rural areas - We salute you!




Antoine Keller
Opelousas Elderly Awareness Seminar- OEAS
Eko Health
Medtronic

Brandi and I welcomed Ms. Gloria to get her heart screened at the Opelousas Elderly Awareness program today. We are here...
12/17/2025

Brandi and I welcomed Ms. Gloria to get her heart screened at the Opelousas Elderly Awareness program today. We are here keeping St. Landry Parish ticking, one heart at a time. Come to visit with us at Evangeline Downs to learn all about how to stay heart healthy and get a free heart screening with artificial intelligence technology made by Eko Health and HeartSense Edwards LifesciencesMedtronic

HeartSense is proud to provide free heart screenings at the Opelousas Elderly Awareness Christmas Seminar!  🗓  TODAY, De...
12/17/2025

HeartSense is proud to provide free heart screenings at the Opelousas Elderly Awareness Christmas Seminar!

🗓 TODAY, December 17, 2025

⏰ 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

📍 Evangeline Downs Event Center
2235 Creswell Lane Ext., Opelousas, LA

If you’re 60 or older, stop by to check in on your heart health while enjoying food, music and holiday cheer!

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P. O Box 53475
Lafayette, LA
70503

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