Lane Cardiovascular Center and Cardiovascular Institute of the South – Zachary HostFree Heart Month Cardiovascular Screening

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS:

Monday, January 12, 2026 Jon Hirsch, Lane Marketing Director

Office: 225-658-4585

Skylar Neal, CIS PR Specialist

Office: 985-876-0300 ext. 5058

Zachary, LA — February 2026 — In recognition of American Heart Month, Lane

Cardiovascular Center is partnering with Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) – Zachary to host a free cardiovascular screening on February 23, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The screening is designed to promote early detection of cardiovascular risk factors and improve access to preventative care. Services provided at no cost include a lipid panel, EKG, and blood pressure screening.

Adrian Nugent, MD, cardiologist with CIS–Zachary, will be on-site during the event to review screening results with participants and provide guidance on heart health and follow-up care. “Preventive screenings are one of the most powerful tools we have in identifying heart disease early,” said Adrian Nugent, MD. “By meeting with participants one-on-one to review their results, we can help them better understand their heart health and take meaningful steps toward prevention.”

Participation is limited to 45 individuals, and advance registration is required. Community

members may register through Eventbrite at: CISZachFEB23.eventbrite.com

About Lane Regional Medical Center

Lane Regional Medical Center has proudly served as the primary healthcare provider for over 200,000 residents across Zachary and neighboring communities since 1960. What began as a small community hospital has grown into a 131-bed healthcare system offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient services, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, surgery, OB/GYN, pediatrics, emergency care, urgent care, and more.

With over 850 dedicated staff members, Lane is the largest employer in Zachary and continues to invest in the region by expanding services, technology, and physician specialties. Our mission is to provide exceptional care to every patient, every time, guided by our core values: Quality, Service, Stewardship, Teamwork, and Innovation.

Learn more at LaneRMC.org or follow us on

Facebook at Facebook.com/LaneRMC.

About Cardiovascular Institute of the South

Founded by Dr. Craig Walker in 1983, Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is a world-leader in preventing, detecting and treating cardiovascular and peripheral vascular disease. CIS offers a comprehensive heart and vascular program with expert physicians trained in many specialties, including internal medicine, nuclear cardiology, electrophysiology, lipid management, coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, structural heart and valve disease, venous disease and interventional procedures. CIS has earned international acclaim as a pioneer of research, development and education, as well as an innovator in the treatment of

peripheral vascular disease. With a dedicated team of more than 1,075 team members, CIS provides comprehensive cardiovascular care at 23 locations across Louisiana and Mississippi, with 10 telemedicine programs. CIS remains at the forefront of technology, providing the highest-quality, compassionate care.

For more information about CIS, call 1-800-425-2565