Heather Havericak accepts her chairmanship at the 2025 Go Red for Women Luncheon in Palm Beach County
Heather Havericak to chair the American Heart Association’s Palm Beach County Go Red for Women initiative
February 4, 2026 — Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for women[1] in Palm Beach County and across the United States. To change that statistic, the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, is raising awareness of heart disease risk to encourage women to prioritize their health. Leading that effort locally is Heather Havericak, CEO of Delray Medical Center. She is serving as the 2026 chair for Palm Beach County’s Go Red for Women® movement, empowering women to take charge of their heart health, while addressing critical gaps in research, education and care.
“Life rarely slows down, and everyone is busy – but women’s health needs attention now if we’re going to prevent conditions like heart disease and stroke,” Havericak said. “Go Red for Women is about encouraging the women in your life to prioritize their wellness, because women face unique life stages that can increase their risk for heart disease.”Despite the threat of heart disease, fewer than half of women are aware of its risk[2]. Go Red for Women is committed to closing gaps in access to care and championing a community of support.
The local campaign will culminate on April 17 at the Palm Beach County Go Red for Women Luncheon at PGA National Resort. The event will feature a new, expo-style experience for attendees to learn about CPR, stroke symptoms and ways to prevent heart disease.
Go Red for Women is nationally sponsored by CVS Health, and the Palm Beach County Go Red for Women Luncheon is locally sponsored by Florida Power & Light Company, Encompass Health, HCA Florida Healthcare, supported by HCA Healthcare Foundation, NYU Langone, and Palm Beach Health Network. Media sponsors are WPBF 25 News, Florida Weekly, Jupiter and Stuart Magazines, 97.9 WRMF and Sunny 107.9.
About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public’s health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, Instagram and X.
