Blaise Chairs 2027 Kern County Go Red Campaign
Deanna Blaise will lead the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women movement in Kern County for 2027.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Heart Disease
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Deanna Blaise, senior vice president at Valley Strong Credit Union, has been named Kern County chair of the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women movement for 2027. The campaign focuses on raising awareness of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death for women.
Why it matters
Less than half of women are aware of their cardiovascular disease risk, and the condition claims the lives of 1 in 3 women. Local leadership aims to close gaps in access to care and build community support in Bakersfield and across Kern County.
Cardiovascular disease claims the lives of 1 in 3 women, and less than half of women are aware of their risk. The announcement does not include local Kern County figures for comparison.
The players
Deanna Blaise
Deanna Blaise is senior vice president at Valley Strong Credit Union and serves as Kern County chair of the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women movement.
American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a nonprofit organization founded in 1924 that funds cardiovascular research and public health education.
The details
Blaise will chair the Kern County campaign, which invites companies, community leaders and survivors to wear red on National Wear Red Day. The campaign's Kern County Go Red for Women Luncheon will be locally sponsored by Dignity Health, with donations invited from supporters at the event.
Timeline
February 5, 2027: National Wear Red Day.
February 19, 2027: Kern County Go Red for Women Luncheon at Stockdale Country Club.
Health Landscape
The Go Red for Women campaign, active for more than two decades, addresses cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death for women. This Kern County appointment extends that national program into a local chapter for 2027.
Residents can take part by wearing red on National Wear Red Day or attending the Kern County luncheon. Attendees may make donations supporting local cardiovascular awareness efforts.
The takeaway
Knowing that cardiovascular disease claims 1 in 3 women is a reason to discuss heart health with your doctor and family. Attending local awareness events is one practical way to learn about personal risk.
What happens next
The Kern County Go Red for Women Luncheon takes place February 19, 2027 at Stockdale Country Club, with National Wear Red Day observed February 5, 2027.
Further reading
For more on prevention and treatment, explore Heart Disease coverage.
More information
Reserve a seat at the Kern County Go Red for Women Luncheon reservation page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by American Heart Association.
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