Bogalusa Heart Study

12/25/2025

Wishing you a season filled with joy, health, and time spent with the people who matter most. Thank you to our incredible participants, partners, and community for another year of support and dedication.

12/22/2025

From little participants to lifelong research, the Bogalusa Heart Study has grown with generations. This sweet baby photo of Dr. Bazzano is just one reminder of where it all begins. If you were part of the study at any age, we’d love to hear your story. Visit our contact form and share a memory, a moment, or what the study has meant to you. Your voice is part of this history.

https://bogalusaheartstudy.org/contact/

12/18/2025

We had a blast at the Washington Parish Fair last month. If you went, what was your favorite thing you ate/drank/did?

12/15/2025

The holidays are full of joy, but they can also bring extra stress, which doesn’t just impact your mood, it can affect your heart health too. Here are a few simple ways to stay grounded, calm, and heart-healthy this season.

12/09/2025

Read more about our study, community, and public health milestones on our new blog:

https://bogalusaheartstudy.org/blog/

12/07/2025

Don’t let your 2025 health benefits go to waste! Preventive care is one of the best ways to protect your heart and overall health. Take a moment today to make those appointments. Your future self will be grateful.

11/26/2025

This Thanksgiving season, we want to hear from you! Share your favorite thing about our community in the comments.

11/25/2025

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to learn more about how diabetes and heart health are closely connected. Our neighboring East Feliciana Parish has one of the highest rates of diabetes in Louisiana, which is a reminder that awareness and prevention matter right here at home. People with diabetes are more likely to develop heart disease, but small lifestyle changes can make a big difference. Let’s take this month to learn, share, and take steps toward a healthier Bogalusa together.

11/24/2025

Don't forget that Bogalusa Heart Study participants can paid to get an MRI!

11/21/2025

A win-win: getting paid to get an MRI that also helps your community! Check out eligibility requirements and choose which study is right for you:

www.pbrc.edu/bhs

11/17/2025

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to learn more about how diabetes and heart health are closely connected. Our neighboring East Feliciana Parish has one of the highest rates of diabetes in Louisiana, which is a reminder that awareness and prevention matter right here at home. People with diabetes are more likely to develop heart disease, but small lifestyle changes can make a big difference. Let’s take this month to learn, share, and take steps toward a healthier Bogalusa together.

11/03/2025

We’re proud to recognize Justice Crain, a longtime participant in the Bogalusa Heart Study, for his recent nomination to serve on the federal court bench in New Orleans.

Justice Crain has been a respected member of our community and an example of leadership and dedication. We’re honored to count him among the many individuals who have contributed to the success and longevity of the Bogalusa Heart Study.

Congratulations on this outstanding achievement, Justice Crain!

LSU grad William J. Crain was elected to the state's highest court in November 2019 https://bit.ly/4ndUWpa