CAMBRIDGE - February is American Heart Month and the Dorchester County Health Department has several Healthy Heart events planned throughout the month.

Heart disease is a leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Most middle-aged and young adults have one or more risk factors for heart disease, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or being a smoker or overweight. Having multiple risk factors increases your risk for heart disease.

Events this month include:

• Saturday, Feb. 11, 12-2 p.m., Refuge Temple Church of God, 800 Robbins St., Cambridge. Students will portray African American public health leaders. Expected services: COVID vaccines and boosters, blood pressure screenings, adult evaluation and referral services, health testing services, health insurance information, cancer screening information, preventative health supplies, behavioral health information and smoking cessation services.
• Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Dorchester County Health Department, 3 Cedar St., Cambridge. Learn about what smoking does to your health, how to sign up for nicotine patches or medications to help you quit smoking, free counseling and support. Other expected services: COVID vaccines and boosters, blood pressure screenings, adult evaluation and referral services, health testing services, health insurance information, cancer screening information, preventative health supplies and behavioral health information.
• Saturday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Hurlock United Methodist Church, 502 S. Main St., Hurlock. Expected services: COVID vaccines and boosters, blood pressure screenings, adult evaluation and referral services, health testing services, health insurance information, cancer screening information, preventative health supplies, behavioral health information and smoking cessation services.

For more information about these events, call 410-228-0235.