With heart disease being the number one killer in America, the American Heart Association (AHA)’s “Go Red for Women Day,” February 5, is a notable initiative in the direction of creating awareness about heart disease as well as empowering women to reduce the risk.

As per the AHA Web site, the ‘Go Red for Women’ initiative is a nationwide endeavor to change the common perception that heart disease is essentially a “man’s disease.” The “near term” aim of the initiative is reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke at least by 25 percent this year.

Since the goal for ‘Go Red’ is education in an entertaining manner, the sixth annual event will be held at a new venue, Center Stage in Rainbow City; and will combine fun, fellowship, food, fun, and fashion, while doling out vital information about heart disease.

According to the AHA, this year’s ‘Go Red’ event, for which everyone customarily attires in red, will provide the perfect opportunity for a “Girls’ night out” – obviously with the underlying message of saving lives against the deadly heart disease.

The keynote speaker at the event will be Dr. Bryan W. McGwier of Southern Cardiovascular Associates, who will provide comprehensive information about the dangers of heart disease; recognizing its warning signs; and its treatment.