Wearing red represents raising awareness for heart health, and with that in mind, the more than 300 attendees of Ochsner Health’s sixth annual The Red Tie Affair presented by LEMOINE showed solidarity by wearing a tie or ensemble in the hue.
The benefit at Windsor Court on March 24 featured entertainment by D’Play, food and drinks catered by The Windsor Court, a wine spin featuring selections curated by Meredith Griffin of decantU and additional ways for guests to support cardiology care at Ochsner.
Richard V. Milani, MD, FACC, FAHA was honored as the John L. Ochsner Heart and Vascular Award of Excellence recipient. This award recognizes a physician, scientist or member of the Ochsner community who has made significant contributions to the care of patients, fights against cardiovascular disease and is committed to advancing cardiology. Dr. Milani currently serves as Ochsner Health’s chief clinical transformation officer and vice-chairman for the department of cardiology.
“Dr. Milani cares deeply about his patients and is a true visionary who inspires all those who work alongside and learn from him. His work in digital medicine and cardiac care is making a tremendous difference in the lives of patients and in the well-being of our state and region,” said Pete November, CEO of Ochsner Health.
David Schulingkamp was the honorary chair. The Red Tie Affair raised more than $225,000 for the John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute.
Fun Fact
Each year, JCB Creations creates custom cookies of the John Ochsner Award of Excellence recipient. This year’s signature cookies, featuring Dr. Milani, were available to patrons throughout the event.
Dr. Robert Hart, Dr. Christopher White, Dr. Richard Milani, Pete November, Dr. Sammy Khatib, Dr. Gene Parrino
David Schulingkamp, Gayle Benson, Pete November, David Gaines
Cory Lemoine, Tim Burdette, Lauren Hover, Wills Hover, Will Lemoine, Candace Lemoine
Dr. Beau Raymond, Dr. Victoria Smith, Bill Hines, Mike Hulefeld
Lorrie Knight, Dr. Pat O’Brien, State Sen. Joseph Bouie Jr., Leslie Bouie, Elizabeth Muon
