Barbra Boeta, vice president of community development at Texas Capital Bank, is passionate about the community she lives in. With a long family history of heart disease, Barbra is driving awareness throughout Central Texas and the Hispanic/Latino community to ensure longer, healthier lives. Volunteer Voice: Barbra Boeta As a Latina, I know I am at
AUSTIN, Texas, October 16, 2023 –National Restart a Heart Day is more than just a day to Christi Hesson, it is another reason to celebrate life. While out walking the dog, Hesson had a sudden cardiac arrest, falling unconscious on the walking path in her neighborhood. Thankfully, a neighbor found her, called 911, got help
Claudia Talamantez of Univision has been a constant with the Austin Vestido Rojo event. Since its inception, Talamantez has shared her talents as the emcee for the annual Spanish language women’s health event and we could not be more grateful for her dedication to ensuring longer, healthier lives here in Central Texas! Volunteer Voices: Claudia
As seen in Austin Fit Magazine: The Austin Heart & Stroke Walk is back this year to celebrate heart and stroke survivors, raise lifesaving funds and promote a culture of physical health and mental well-being. The Heart Walk is the American Heart Association’s premiere event for raising funds to save lives from this country’s No.
Dr. Alina Sholar, a board-certified plastic surgeon, has her own practice, Serenity Medical Center, with locations in Austin and San Antonio. In 2018, she also started her plastic surgery practice, Skin, Science, Soul, with a mission to empower women to feel their best. As an artist and scientist, her medical illustrations and academic publications have
Designer, businesswoman and local philanthropist, Virginia Visser has assumed the role of Chair of the Board of Directors for the Central Texas American Heart Association. She joined Studio 512 Co-Host Stephanie Gilbert to speak about her many years of service to the organization and to encourage the community, especially women, to get involved with the
The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, today announced that it has accepted local cardiologist, Dr. Caitlin Giesler to its Board of Directors. Dr. Giesler is currently the Director of the Women’s Heart Center at Ascension Seton in Austin, Texas. Dr. Giesler began her career
American Heart Association’s Vestido Rojo Expanding to a Year-Long Program The NEW series will inspire, educate, and empower women to take control of their health, and their family’s health through a series of focused educational opportunities for the Latina community. Individuals can learn more and join the program at austinvestidorojo.heart.org. Vestido Rojo is
The Board of Directors is made up of community leaders, medical professionals and executives who are committed to fighting heart disease and stroke across Central Texas. New board members serve one two-year term with the option of serving two additional terms. The Austin AHA Board has engaged leaders from several Austin organizations to join forces
We are pleased to announce that Bennett Maggio with Abbott is the winner of the inaugural Austin Woman of Impact campaign. She and her four fellow nominees spent 8 weeks raising awareness about women’s heart health, and funds that will make a lasting impact on the health of the Austin community. Heart disease has had