The American Heart Association's mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Only your healthcare provider can provide that.
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02/04/2026
Heart disease and stroke can affect any woman, at any age. That's why we Go Red: for ourselves, our families and our communities. As we celebrate National this week, we are excited to launch our annual Central Kentucky Go Red for Women Woman of Impact campaign and celebrate our six nominees across Central and Eastern Kentucky: April Herald, Dr. Paula Hollingsworth, Stacy Jones RN, Dr. Lindsay Ragsdale, Debbie Savage, and Dr. Shegnan Zheng.
Let's stand together and make a difference for every woman, everywhere. From Feb. 6-April 9, you can support these nominees at http://spr.ly/6182hEVZI as they raise awareness and funds for heart health.
02/02/2026
We’re excited to introduce the remarkable leaders driving this year’s Woman of Impact and Teen of Impact campaigns in Kentuckiana! ❤️✨
Now through April, these inspiring changemakers are stepping up to champion women’s heart health and make a lasting difference in our community.
Woman of Impact Nominees
♥️ Adrienne Cole
♥️ Hannah Rose Neuhauser
♥️ Breana Harris
♥️ Renee Cecil
Teen of Impact Nominees
♥️ Blakely Callahan
♥️ Ethan Perpich
Join us in celebrating and supporting them as they raise awareness and critical funds to advance our mission!
01/31/2026
Is your blood pressure in a healthy range? The best way to know is to get it checked!
You can use our online blood pressure calculator to check your readings and see what category you are in. http://spr.ly/6189hEMqW
Throughout Kentucky, we also have Libraries with Heart where you can check out a blood pressure cuff, just like you would a book. Call your local library and see if they have one near you.
01/30/2026
Help us wish Meredith Herald a very happy birthday! 🎉 ❤️ Meredith is our Go Red for Women Development Director in Central and Eastern Kentucky. She fiercely advocates for women's heart health across the region and always adds a little sparkle to our days (especially in fun sneakers!). Thank you for all that you do! We hope this birthday is the best one yet. 🎂
01/28/2026
Meet a few of the women powering Go Red for Women in Kentuckiana ✨
This incredible group serves alongside Laura Kelley, our Go Red for Women Development Director, leading efforts to ensure every woman in our community has the opportunity for a long, healthy life.
As an Executive Leadership Team—a group of dedicated community leaders who guide strategy, advocacy, and outreach for the Go Red movement—they help elevate awareness and drive meaningful change across Kentuckiana.
Laura says, "This Executive Leadership Team contains some of the best and brightest leaders in Kentuckiana. They inspire me with their commitment to raising awareness about women's number one health threat - cardiovascular disease, and their desire to make Kentuckiana a safer place for our moms, sisters, daughters, neighbors, and each other."
01/27/2026
The 2026 Central Kentucky Heart Ball is now days away! Did you catch our segment on Best of the Bluegrass over the weekend?
With the recent winter weather, it’s important to be extra careful when shoveling snow. Hearty shares some heart safe tips while navigating snow covered pathways. ❤️
❄️ Start gradually and pace yourself.
❄️ Always cover your mouth & nose.
❄️ Wear layered clothing as well as hats & gloves.
❄️ Push or sweep the snow rather than lifting & throwing when shoveling.
❄️ And always ask for help from a friend or neighbor if you have heart disease or risk factors.
01/23/2026
Throwback to last year's Wear Red Day! We are officially two weeks away! Have you picked out your outfit yet? Be sure to tag us and include . We'll be resharing photos and you may even get to be on a billboard!
National Wear Red Day® is Friday, Feb. 6. The American Heart Association is asking you to support the Go Red for Women® movement by wearing RED and participating in National Wear Red Day. Why? Losing even one woman to heart disease or stroke is too many.
Wear Red to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease – the leading cause of death in women – and encourage family and friends to do the same. When women come together for a good cause there is nothing they can’t achieve.
01/22/2026
Our Central Kentucky Heart Ball chair couple, Joe and Jennifer Palumbo, have had their lives personally touched by cardiovascular disease. In just 2 weeks, we host a powerful evening with them that celebrates the American Heart Association’s progress against heart disease and stroke. The Heart Ball highlights our mission and serves as another vital opportunity to create change in our community. Beyond the ballroom, the Heart Association is funding research, educating communities, advocating for change and ensuring equitable access to care. Be part of this movement for health and don’t miss your chance to attend the Central Kentucky Heart Ball on Friday, February 6. We are down to our final seats, and those tables are going fast! Reserve your spot today and join us in advancing health and hope for all. Visit http://spr.ly/6184C7Kis
01/22/2026
We’re proud to announce Nicole Yates as the 2026 Kentuckiana Go Red for Women Chair! ❤️
Nicole Yates, Chief Government Affairs and External Operations Officer at PC3 Health, will help lead efforts to advance women’s heart and brain health across Kentuckiana. As chair, Nicole will help elevate awareness that heart disease remains the No. 1 killer of women and that risk can change across key life stages—including adolescence, pregnancy and menopause.
Through Go Red for Women, the American Heart Association is raising awareness through survivor storytelling, advocating for policy and systems change that support all women, and collaborating with experts to strengthen clinical care, especially for pregnant women, so every woman has the chance for a longer, healthier life.
“As women, our days are packed, and life rarely slows down—but women’s health deserves attention now, not later,” said Nicole.
With Nicole’s leadership, Go Red for Women will continue to inspire action, drive education and create meaningful change for women and families throughout Kentuckiana.
01/09/2026
We are reflecting on last year's Central Kentucky Heart Ball. What an amazing evening! We are one month away from our 2026 Central Kentucky Heart Ball in Lexington. Save the date for 2.6.26. If you haven't secured your table or tickets yet, there is still time!
It is a powerful evening that celebrates the American Heart Association’s progress against heart disease and stroke, the Heart Ball highlights our mission and serves as another vital opportunity to create change in our community. Beyond the ballroom, the Heart Association is funding research, educating communities, advocating for change and ensuring equitable access to care. Be part of this movement for health and hope and join us at the Central Kentucky Heart Ball on Friday, February 6th. Visit http://spr.ly/6182CST9G to learn more.
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Thank you for becoming a member of your American Heart Association social community. We encourage you to post comments, photos and videos on this page.
American Heart Association social communities are intended to provide a forum for discussion, and the content provided by those other than the American Heart Association does not represent the opinions or positions of the American Heart Association. Likes, comments and shares by the American Heart Association are not endorsements.
To keep with our family-friendly culture, we will review community posts and remove any that are offensive or inappropriate. We will leave your posts as they relate to subjects on this page.
The American Heart Association’s social communities are not intended to provide medical advice or treatment. Only your healthcare provider can provide that. The American Heart Association recommends that you consult your healthcare provider regarding your personal health matters. If you think you are having a heart attack, stroke or another emergency, please call 911 immediately.
American Heart Association Terms of Use
All users must comply with our Terms of Use and the American Heart Association's Participation Guidelines. The American Heart Association does not monitor every post by a community member on the American Heart Association's social communities. However, content will be removed if it falls into the following categories:
Abusive, harassing, stalking, threatening or attacking others
Defamatory, offensive, obscene, vulgar or depicting violence
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Fraudulent, deceptive, misleading or unlawful
Trolling or deliberate disruption of discussion
Violations of any intellectual property rights
Spamming in nature
Uploading files that contain viruses or programs that could damage the operation of other people’s computers
Commercial solicitation or solicitation of donations
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