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COVID-19 is still preventing local hospitals and health systems from doing hands-on activities to celebrate American Heart Month each February.

Information continues to be passed, however, and programs aimed at highlighting the heart health are still alive.

A spokeswoman for the Wilford R. Cameron Wellness Center said the center is offering free blood pressure screenings to the entire community from 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Fridays throughout the month. The center provides screening for all members at any time.

The center is also