Nola Hawts

On Episode 15, we chat with Dr. Frank Pigula, Pediatric heart surgeon at CHNOLA. Dr. Pigula is also a dad to a heart warrior and shares his expertise and experiences with us. 

We had the privilege to have our own hubbies join us on the podcast this week as we prepare to celebrate Father's Day 2021! Happy Father's Day to all of the great "hawt dads" out there!

We spoke to Christian about his role as a heart dad and he tells us all about his experience with his CHD warrior daughter, Darby. 

In this episode, we learn all of the great thinks that Conquering CHD Louisiana is doing for the community and how to get more involved, including volunteering to make/deliver care packages to Louisiana hospitals. 

This month's "Lagniappe Episode" features Ashley Restel sharing her heart warrior, Fiona, and her CHD journey. 

With Mother's Day this week, we chat with heart mom, Stacy about her sweet Brooks and have some laughs along the way. Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms out there! 

We spoke with Amy, a heart transplant recipient of 27 years. Amy was born with a CHD and shares how life has been for her before & after transplant. She also talks about her donor hero and how important it is to be an organ, tissue and eye donor.

This month's "Lagniappe Episode" features Hillary Alread sharing her heart warrior, Beau and his CHD journey. 

In this episode Lana & Sue chat with Kelly Ranum, CEO of LOPA (Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency).  As a Community Educator with LOPA for nearly 19 years, Lana is thrilled to share her knowledge as well.  April is National Donate Life Month and a great time to talk about the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation. 

A special episode with two sections. First, hear about Health Logic Pharmacy and what it can offer to CHD families. Also, Mrs. Kellie Walters shares her son, Lucas' special heart journey.