• Our Mission

    To lead the fight against heart disease in our local community through education, prevention, and early detection

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  • Our Goals

    To promote and safeguard cardiovascular health for our community, to empower people through education, to encourage healthy lifestyles for our families.

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  • Our Programs

    Invest in programs that increase quality of life and health of residents in Jackson, Mississippi.

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“Heart disease affects millions of people. And now our youngest generation is at risk because of childhood obesity. If we can teach them the importance of making healthy decisions regarding nutrition and exercise, then we will help make a difference in the health of our future generations,"

— Dr. Clay Hays

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Museum Trail Ribbon Cutting
Museum Trail Ribbon Cutting

On Wednesday, state and Jackson officials gathered for a ribbon-cutting for the Museum Trail. It is Jackson’s first paved scenic pathway that connects downtown with LeFleur’s Bluff State Park.

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Mission First Playground
Mission First Playground

Funds raised to purchase and install new playground equipment for an early learning center and after school program.

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Get Heart Smart
Get Heart Smart

The Get Heart Smart traveling exhibit introduces children to the physical properties of the heart with a larger-than-life floor model of the heart.

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