Stacey L. Holman, MD Named 2023 New Orleans Woman of Impact: Maternal Health Awareness at the Heart of her Campaign
Reprinted from press release published by American Heart Association
Stacey L. Holman, MD, associate professor, LSUHSC department of OB/GYN, has been named the 2023 New Orleans Woman of Impact Award winner. The recognition by the American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, is awarded annually to the Woman of Impact nominee who earns the most points during a nine-week fundraising and heart health education drive.
Each year, a group of Greater New Orleans women are nominated by local volunteer leadership team members to embark on a journey starting on February 3, National Wear Red Day, and culminating on April 6, to earn the title of Woman of Impact.
Woman of Impact is part of the American Heart Association’s long-standing Go Red for Women® movement. By leading her team to raise nearly $15,000 and participating in the Association’s Go Red for Women mission-impact activities, Dr. Holman exceeded five other women, earning her the Woman of Impact title. Additionally, she gathered “points” by participating in numerous activities such as learning Hands-Only CPR and exercising daily; however, she tipped the scale, earning triple the allotted points, by exceeding in bringing maternal health awareness to her community.
“Taking part in the Woman of Impact campaign has been an incredible opportunity for me to connect with others who support the mission of heart health for women,” said Dr. Holman. “As a physician for women and a local hospital leader, I have been able to build on a foundation of education and advocacy that aims to support the women in our community, with an emphasis on maternal care. I’m honored by this recognition, but most of all, I’m incredibly proud of the contributions we’ve made together in support of Go Red for Women’s mission to raise awareness that heart disease and stroke are leading causes of death for women. I look forward to a continued focus on the overall health and well-being of women in New Orleans and beyond.”
Collectively, this year’s New Orleans nominees and their Impact Teams made up of friends, family and personal connections raised $35,000 for the Greater New Orleans American Heart Association Go Red for Women movement.
“We are so grateful to Dr. Holman and all of our nominees for their work alongside the American Heart Association because of their passion for health and drive to make a difference by raising critical funds in support of our local mission,” said Coretta LaGarde, executive director for the American Heart Association, Greater New Orleans. “While our work is far from finished, we’ve made considerable progress in women’s heart health awareness. With advocates like Dr. Holman and our other Woman of Impact nominees leading the way, our community is stronger, and our future is brighter.”
While a large majority of cardiac events can be prevented, cardiovascular disease continues to be a woman’s greatest health threat, taking the life of one in three women. Research published by the American Heart Association shows that younger women, particularly Millennials and Gen Z may not be aware of their risk for heart disease and stroke.