On Nov. 1, The American Heart Association, Higi, and the New Orleans Health Department launched the My Life Check, Powered by Higi health engagement platform accessible through Higi Smart Health Stations. The event occurred at Joe Brown Park Recreation Center, 5601 Read Blvd. This opportunity was made possible by Keith C. Ferdinand, MD, American Heart Association national and local volunteer and cardiologist, and the New Orleans Health Department. Two additional Smart Health Stations will be installed at the Cut-Off Recreation Center, 6600 Belgrade St., and the Milne Recreation Center, 5240 Franklin Ave.
As part of the American Heart Association’s 2025 Scientific Sessions conference held in New Orleans from November 7 – 10, the Association will amplify the health gaps our communities are facing and explore innovative, science-based solutions such as health stations to fill them. Additionally, a Higi Station featuring My Life Check will be in the Health Innovation Pavilion at Sessions for attendees to experience.
My Life Check, powered by Higi, offers science-based tools that are easy to use, making it simpler for people to get the care they need where they live, work, and spend time. These stations help people learn about their heart health and learn simple lifestyle changes to lower their risk. After the screening, participants are directed to from the American Heart Association — all available on a phone or computer. People can use the station to check their health on their own, get accurate results, and connect to resources made just for them — all right where they are.
“At these three locations, a richly diverse population is served, many of whom face barriers to preventive health care," said Coretta LaGarde, executive director, American Heart Association, Greater New Orleans. "Accessible health screening tools like these stations are critical in helping our community detect issues like high blood pressure early, especially for individuals managing language, cultural or accessibility obstacles to care.”
The unveiling at Joe Brown Park is part of a larger-scale health event, which features additional health screenings, free vaccinations, eye screenings, blood pressure checks, physical activity demonstrations, and more. Community collaborators include the New Orleans Health Department, NORD Commission, 504 HealthNet, Association of Black Cardiologists, Care Access, Cherish Blessed, Healthy Heart Community Prevention Project, GENOA Healthcare, LCMC Health, Ochsner Health, TopCon Healthcare, Toku, and Tulane School of Medicine.