Dr. Andre’ McShan, Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Medical Director for the Occupational Medicine program at The Workplace-UAB Highlands, was selected to serve on the American Heart Association 2023-2024 Southeast Board of Directors.

McShan is a longtime advocate for the American Heart Association. He has served on the board at the local level including his role as past president. In this new appointment, McShan will serve a 3-year term for the Southeast regional board of directors as well as a member of the Health Equity and Workplace Health Steering Committees.

“Heart disease remains the number one cause of death in the United States and disproportionately effects minority communities,” said McShan. “Like many others, I’ve experienced personal loss due to heart disease and stroke. I’m honored to be a part of this organization, and I’m excited to use my expertise to expand the efforts of the American Heart Association.”

The board will meet quarterly and rotate to different host cities around the southeast. Their current regional initiatives include topics such as addressing teen vaping, helping to decrease food insecurity, and reinforcing blood pressure guidelines.

The American Heart Association is a nonprofit organization in the United States that funds cardiovascular medical research, educates consumers on healthy living and fosters appropriate cardiac care in in an effort to reduce disability and deaths caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke.