Heart & Vascular Resources
Heart support groups
Empowering hearts with knowledge and support
Heart failure support group (free)
Expert speakers and discussion on heart healthy topics
When: Monthly, 2nd Wednesday of each month (2026: Jan 14, Mar 11, May 13, Jul 8, Sept 9, Nov 11)
Time: 4-5 pm
Where: East Jefferson General Hospital, Esplanade Meeting Room 2
No registration required.
Questions? 504-503-6949, Camille Bender, RN, CHFN
Defibrillator support group (free)
Discussion on lifestyle adjustments with implantable heart devices
When: Quarterly, 3rd Thursday of that month (2026: Feb19, May 21, Aug 20, Nov 19)
Time: 1:30-2:30p
Where: East Jefferson General Hospital, Esplanade Meeting Room 2
No registration required.
Questions? 504-503-4145, Donna Durr RNC
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Cardiac Cath Lab at East Jefferson 4200 Houma Blvd., 2nd floor
Metairie, LA 70006
504.503.4124 More information -
Cardiac Rehabilitation at East Jefferson 4228 Houma Blvd., Ste 120
Metairie, LA 70006
504.503.4145 More information -
East Jefferson General Hospital Heart and Vascular Care 4228 Houma Blvd., 3rd Floor
Metairie, LA 70006
504.503.4102 More information -
East Jefferson General Hospital Heart and Vascular Care - Tulane Medicine 4228 Houma Blvd., Suite 510
Metairie, LA 70006
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Heart Failure Clinic Medical Office Building, 4224 Houma Blvd., Suite 500
Metairie, LA 70006
504.503.7003 More information -
Tulane Transplant Institute at East Jefferson – Metairie 4320 Houma Blvd., 7th Floor
Metairie, LA 70006
504.988.5344 More information
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