AHA “You’re the Cure” Teen Ambassador Andre Scott Interviews Dr. Briana Costello

Andre Scott Jr., a student at Atascocita High School, is partnering with the American Heart Association and other teen advocates who want to help reduce food insecurity and the prevalence of diet-related diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and hypertension.

Last year, Andre attended the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health in Washington, D.C., as a teen ambassador and he is spreading awareness about cardiovascular health through blogs and hosted vlogs in partnership with the AHA You’re the Cure program.

Recently, Andre invited interventional cardiologist Dr. Briana Costello to film an interview for his vlog “Heart Hype.” During his visit to The Texas Heart Institute, he also shared his goal of becoming a cardiologist, including his dreams of remaining close to home and attending a Texas-based medical school, with Dr. Joseph G. Rogers, President and CEO of The Texas Heart Institute.

“We are honored to be a part of Andre’s project, as access to healthy food and physical activity can help reduce the chance of developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, and other severe conditions later in life,” said Dr. Rogers.