SAN ANTONIO — The American Heart Association’s signature women’s initiative, Go Red for Women, is designed to increase women’s heart health awareness and serve as a catalyst to help save women’s lives.
Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women. Less than half of women are aware that cardiovascular disease is their leading cause of death.
It’s important to recognize the warning signs of heart disease that women may experience − chest pain, shortness of breath, pain in the jaw or back, nausea and/or lightheadedness.
The Go Red movement is a challenge for women to take charge of their heart health. Let’s work together to prevent cardiovascular disease because losing even one woman to this disease is too many. Let’s Go Red, together!
G: GET YOUR NUMBERS
Ask your doctor to check your blood pressure and cholesterol.
O: OWN YOUR LIFESTYLE
Stop smoking, lose weight, exercise, and eat healthy.
R: REALIZE YOUR RISK
We think it won’t happen to us, but heart disease kills one of three women.
E: EDUCATE YOUR FAMILY
Make healthy food choices for you and your family.
D: DON’T BE SILENT
Tell every woman you know that heart disease is our No. 1 killer.
NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY
Friday, Feb. 6, 2026
On the first Friday of every February, which is designated as Wear Red Day, the nation comes together to ignite a wave of red across the country to raise awareness of heart disease in women.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
- Wear Red on Feb. 6 to raise awareness of heart disease
- Visit GoRedForWomen.org to learn more about heart disease in women and how it can be prevented
- Protect the hearts you love with a donation to the American Heart Association
- Nothing beats saving a life. Learn the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR when someone experiences a cardiac arrest.
SPECIAL EVENT
You also can attend a special fundraising event benefitting Go Red for Women on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the InterContinental Hotel. Ticket info here.
Go Red for Women is here to support women of all ages and in all stages. Your heart health can’t wait—and neither should you. Join us on Feb. 11 as we empower women everywhere to listen to their hearts.
This important KENS Cares message is provided by KENS 5 and our sponsors Methodist Healthcare, RBFCU and Raising Cane’s. When it comes to community, KENS Cares!