Jackson Heart Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 2009 with a mission to lead the fight against heart disease in Mississippi through education, prevention, and early detection.
PROJECT UPDATES
Keith Haring Fitness Court Ribbon Opens in Jackson
Museum Trail Capitol Green Connector Groundbreaking
2025 Young at Heart Event: Gather on The Green
The Jackson Heart Foundation has partnered with the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) to launch a new public health study focused on the Museum Trail.
“Mississippi is thought of as the unhealthiest state in the country. Jackson is right there in the middle. We want to provide an area where people can go out and exercise and enjoy each other's company. Museum Trail promotes healthier activities and brings the community together. It's like one big linear park.”
— Dr. Clay Hays, Jackson Heart Foundation
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Meet the leaders supporting and advancing efforts to transform lives and promote heart health in Jackson, Mississippi.
“Heart disease affects millions of people. And now our youngest generation is at risk because of childhood obesity. If we can teach them the importance of making healthy decisions regarding nutrition and exercise, then we will help make a difference in the health of our future generations,"
— Dr. Clay Hays, Jackson Heart Foundation
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