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July/August 2023 Essence Harris Banks | Leads the Way to a Healthier Life Bringing empowerment, education, and awareness to young girls aged 10-18 and their families is the driving passion of Essence Harris Banks. However, her life's work truly took center stage when she faced a health crisis. At the time, Essence was a young mother who led a busy and active lifestyle. |
St. Charles Magazine | December 2022
CHANGEMAKERS: Essence Harris Banks Heart N Hands welcomes volunteers, both individuals and groups. Anyone interested is welcome to visit their website and reach out by email. You can also sponsor an event or support the organization with donations. In addition, attending the free and public events hosted by Heart N Hands is a great way to help show your support. Follow their social media to see which events will take place near you soon. |
Ladies of Louisiana | February 2019
Louisiana First Foundation Essence Harris Banks celebrates fifteen years as a heart disease survivor and recent Founder of Heart N Hands, Inc., a nonprofit organization focused on increasing awareness and educating young girls about heart disease prevention in the community. For the past fifteen years, Essence has been featured in The Times Picayune/NOLA.com (New Orleans), Woman’s Day Magazine, SELF Magazine, Shape Magazine, Today Show, WWL TV, several Clear Channel Radio Stations, American Heart Association National Awareness Campaigns, WomenHeart Champion & Spokeswoman, just to name a few. She has also received the Champion for Change in Healthcare Award from Crescent City Chapter (LA) of Links, Inc. |
New Orleans Magazine | February 2019
"Taking to Heart" As she saw it, the year 2004 was going well for Essence Harris Banks. She was enjoying her job in human resources for a corporation headquartered in downtown New Orleans, and she felt invigorated by her part-time work as a personal trainer, which allowed her to share her dedication to fitness and exercise with others. Most of all, Banks delighted in the 4-year-old son, who was the center and joy of her life. |
WGNO News | November 2017
Listening to your body can help young women survive heart disease Posted: Nov 7, 2017 /3:57 PM CST | Updated: Nov 7, 2017 / 03:57 PM CST When she was 30 years old, Essence Harris Banks lived a busy lifestyle. She was the mother of a 3-year-old, a full-time worker, and a personal trainer. She didn’t have time to slow down–until one day she had to. |
WDSU 6 News | Februray 2017
NEW ORLEANS — This local group is using prevention to help fight the staggering number of heart disease cases in the country! Making a difference: 'Heart N Hands' uses prevention in effort to fight heart disease across NOLA |
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WomenHeart & Burlington Stores Team Up with Wendy Williams for Heart MonthOur Founder/President and WomenHeart Champion, Essence Harris Banks goes to New York City (Heart Month 2016) to share her personal heart journey with Wendy Williams and Burlington.
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