February is American Heart Month, and Hamilton Medical Center is encouraging people to focus on their cardiovascular health. Local assessments will include cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure checks. Participants may register to win a heart healthy gift basket.

Assessments include:
- Wednesday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m. to noon, Bradley Wellness Center, 1225 Broadrick Drive, Dalton
- Friday, Feb. 13, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Whitfield County Senior Center, 302 Cappes Street, Dalton
- Tuesday, Feb. 17, 10 a.m. to noon, Murray County Senior Center, 820 Maddox Parkway, Chatsworth
- Wednesday, Feb. 18, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Catoosa County Senior Center, 1442 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold
- Friday, Feb. 20, 9 to 11 a.m., Gordon County Senior Center, 150 Cambridge Court, Calhoun
If you would like to attend any of these events and need assistance with interpretation services and/or auxiliary aids, please call 706-272-6114 at least one day prior to the event. To help prevent heart disease, you can choose healthy habits like consuming healthy foods and drinks, maintaining a healthy weight, getting regular physical activity and by not smoking.
Wednesday, February 11:
10:00am-12:00pm
Bradley Wellness Center
1225 Broadrick Dr,
Dalton
Friday, February 13:
9:00am-11:30am
Whitfield County Senior Center
302 Cappes Street,
Dalton
Tuesday, February 17:
10:00am-12:00pm
Murray County Senior Center
820 GI Maddox Parkway, Chatsworth
Wednesday, February 18:
9:30am-11:00am
Catoosa County Senior Center
144 Catoosa Cir,
Ringgold
Friday, February 20
9:00am-11:00am
Gordon County Senior Center
150 Cambridge Court,
Calhoun