During February, American Heart Month, Hamilton Medical Center will offer free heart health information and assessments at various locations in the area.

The assessments will include cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure checks at each location.

The Dalton and Chatsworth events are scheduled for:
• Tuesday, Feb. 12, 9 to 11 a.m. at Dalton City Hall, 300 W. Waugh St., Dalton
• Thursday, Feb. 14, 9 to 11 a.m., Dalton-Whitfield Senior Center, 302 Cappes St., Dalton
• Thursday, Feb. 21, 9 to 11 a.m., Murray County Senior Center, 820 G.I. Maddox Parkway, Chatsworth

During the Dalton assessments, Hamilton Home Health and Hamilton Hospice staff members will be available to answer questions.

Primary care and family medicine staff members from Hamilton Physician Group – Murray Campus will be available to answer questions during the Chatsworth assessments.

Participants may register to win a heart health basket valued at more than $200.

“During Heart Month, we want to remind everyone to take care of their hearts,” said Rachel Ogle, marketing outreach manager. “We hope you’ll take advantage of one of our free assessments to get an idea how your heart is doing.”

If you would like to attend this event and need assistance with interpretation services and/or auxiliary aids, please call 706-272-6114 at least one day prior to the screening.