The Kentucky Department for Public Health is encouraging all Kentuckians to “Go Red” on Friday, February 1, 2019 to show support for National Wear Red Day, an observance created to highlight the dangers of heart disease among women. Women and men of all ages will be wearing red blouses, sweaters, shirts, ties, shoes, or other favorite accessories to show support for women’s heart disease awareness. Kristi Putnam, Deputy Secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, said heart disease is one of the biggest threats to the health of women in Kentucky and participating in National Wear Red Day sends a strong message about the importance of continued education, research, and prevention. According to the Department for Public Health, heart disease is the leading killer of Kentuckians, resulting in over 10,000 deaths each year, with inpatient hospitalization costing the state $2.6 billion in 2016.