Essence Festival of Culture | Wellness House | July 2024
Heart N Hands is a part of the Health Innovators Hub!
Heart N Hands was featured in the Wellness House at this year’s ESSENCE Festival of Culture (July 5 - 7, 2024) in the New Voices + “Release the Pressure” Health Innovators Hub with the support of the American Medical Association’s Release the Pressure campaign to showcase healthcare/health tech innovations aligned with campaign goals at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
“What an amazing opportunity to share our work on an international platform” Banks says.
EIN Presswire | April 2024
Heart N Hands Expands to Austin, Texas
AUSTIN, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Heart N Hands, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to educating young girls about heart health and heart disease prevention, is proud to announce the establishment of its newest chapter in Austin, Texas.
We are thrilled to bring Heart N Hands to the vibrant, growing community of Austin," says Essence Harris Banks, CEO and Founder of Heart N Hands. "With the launch of this new chapter, we look forward to collaborating with local partners and volunteers to bring positive heart health initiatives to the lives of those who need it most, deep in the heart of Texas!"
St. Charles Magazine "Avenue" Activist of the Year 2023
Essence Banks is entering her 20th year as a heart disease survivor and her 10th year as the head of Heart N Hands an organization that educates girls ages 10-18 about heart health and heart disease prevention.
In 2004, Banks found out at the age of 30 that she had coronary artery disease diagnosis requiring three emergency stents.
"Turning my heart story into a success story is the way to inform others about cardiovascular disease and the impact it has on our community as a whole. I want to share my story and message with as many women and girls as possible to create stronger communities.” Essence Banks
DECEMBER 1, 2023 |BY SUE STRACHAN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY THERESA CASSAGNE
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BreakThru Media Magazine
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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
New Orleans Magazine | November 2019
"Philanthropic Fun: Hats With Heart"
“The Bigger the Hat, the Bigger the Heart,” as they say at FestiGals at the inaugural “Hats Off” luncheon. Benefiting the Greater New Orleans American Heart Association, 350 gathered at Jung Hotel & Residences to tip off their hats to 15 extraordinary women for their professional accomplishments and contributions to the New Orleans community.
Essence Harris Banks is a heart disease survivor and advocate. Since 2004, Harris Banks has worked tirelessly for women’s heart health with organizations such as the American Heart Association, WomenHeart, and the National Coalition of Women with Heart Disease.
"Philanthropic Fun: Hats With Heart"
“The Bigger the Hat, the Bigger the Heart,” as they say at FestiGals at the inaugural “Hats Off” luncheon. Benefiting the Greater New Orleans American Heart Association, 350 gathered at Jung Hotel & Residences to tip off their hats to 15 extraordinary women for their professional accomplishments and contributions to the New Orleans community.
Essence Harris Banks is a heart disease survivor and advocate. Since 2004, Harris Banks has worked tirelessly for women’s heart health with organizations such as the American Heart Association, WomenHeart, and the National Coalition of Women with Heart Disease.
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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. 
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Essence Harris Banks 2017 & 2020 New Orleans CityBusiness Honoree | Fifty honorees for the class of CityBusiness “Women of the Year” have been chosen, and they will be the guests of honor at an event highlighting their professional and community achievements. The annual “Women of the Year” recognized extraordinary women in the community along with a special insert spotlighting all “Women of the Year” honorees in New Orleans CityBusiness Magazine.
The Crescent City (LA) Chapter, The Links Incorporated
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NOLA.com | February 2016
Essence Banks was diagnosed with heart disease at 30 years old. Up until that point, she had been an active woman with no other warning signs. Since then, she has made it her mission to educate the public about heart health. She founded Heart N Hands in 2014. |
14 NEWS: Tri-State News: Published: Feb. 20, 2006
Essence is fit and energetic, and works out every day. When she noticed mild chest pain and heart palpitations during her workouts, she chalked them up to overexertion. But when these symptoms appeared when she wasn't exercising, she knew something was wrong.