Traditionally, February is a month dedicated to “all things love,” but it is also American Heart Month and a great time to ask, “Are you young at heart?” Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans, and being aware of this troubling statistic is vital in influencing those around us to take care of their hearts year-round.

Daryl Marx, MD, specializing in general, bariatric and robotic-assisted surgery at Willis-Knighton Health System, has performed his 3,000th da Vinci® robotic surgery. Dr. Marx, who practices at WK Minimally Invasive Surgery Center, has been using the da Vinci technology since 2012.

Each year the magazine combs the state in search of Louisianians doing great things at home and, potentially, around the country or even the world. They look for individuals who stand out in their professions, give back and represent what is best about the Pelican State.

The innovative certification program provides a fast track, streamlined and practical approach to job-embedded training to place an effective teacher in every classroom. The available certification areas are in elementary for grades one through five and English, math, biology, chemistry and general science for grades six through 12.

2020 has been a challenging year for Americans, mentally, physically and financially. It will likely go down in history as “the year of uncertainty.” Even as we write this article, much remains unknown concerning the county’s physical heath and the future balance of power in our legislature.

Each year, the Greater Shreveport Chamber’s Young Professional Initiative has highlighted 40 of our region’s most dynamic and accomplished young professionals who are engaged in our community as entrepreneurs, executives and managers in the public, private and non-profit sectors.

One of the more promising additions to this region of late has been the entrance of the Ochsner Health System into north Louisiana.

Are you looking for a location for your business or an investment opportunity in the downtown Shreveport area? This property at 700 Texas St. may be just what you are seeking. Offered by Walker- Alley & Associates, it is on a prime corner location at Texas and Louisiana streets and most recently housed Tipitina's Foundation.