Celebrate achievement after 65!
Do you know someone who has used their life experiences to perform an amazing achievement after the age of 65? They’ve done the hard work; the easy part is nominating them. Use our online form to submit your Champion nomination. They must be a current resident of Louisiana.
If you think about it, you probably know a Champion.
A Champion may even be you. Nominate yourself or someone you know—like a relative, co-worker or neighbor—as a Peoples Health Champion.
Celebrate Achievement After 65!
Do you know someone who has used their life experiences to perform an amazing achievement after the age of 65? They’ve done the hard work; the easy part is nominating them. Use our online form to submit your Champion nomination. They must be a current resident of Louisiana.
If you think about it, you probably know a Champion.
A Champion may even be you. Nominate yourself or someone you know—like a relative, co-worker or neighbor—as a Peoples Health Champion.
What is a Peoples Health Champion?
The Peoples Health Champions program recognizes the exceptional achievements of Louisiana residents age 65 and older. Peoples Health, in collaboration with the New Orleans Saints, celebrates seniors in the community who shatter the myth that getting older means slowing down. People over age 65 accomplish exceptional things all the time … not in spite of their age … but because of it.
Each Peoples Health Champion is honored on the field of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Saints home games.
Meet the Champions
Meet the Peoples Health Champions who inspire us.
Champions Criteria
Know someone from Louisiana who’s achieved something amazing after the age of 65?
Champions Experience
Our Champions do amazing things, so we honor them in a very special way.
Selection Committee
Meet the community leaders who appreciate the contributions our seniors make to our community.
CHAMPION OF THE WEEK:
October 6, 2019
Dr. Juan Gershanik
On November 10, 2018, at age 76, Dr. Juan Gershanik dedicated an 18-foot-tall monument to the Latin American workers who helped rebuild New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. He says those men and women who brought New Orleans back to life after that storm are the real champions.
“I am 77 years old. That’s just a number. I’ve got a lot of projects to complete.”
Dr. Juan Gershanik, Peoples Health Champion
Peoples Health Champions
Johnny Jones
Estelle Coffman
Betty Wells
“Helping patients is my medicine, and it doesn’t cost me a dime.”
I’m Ready to Nominate My Champion
If you do not want to complete your nomination online, you can download the nomination form and mail it to the address below:
Download the Form Here
(PDF file -110KB)
Peoples Health Champions
Three Lakeway Center
3838 N. Causeway Blvd., Ste. 2200
Metairie, LA 70002