February isn’t just for chocolate hearts, it’s Heart Health Month, too. To celebrate and educate, NorthBay Healthcare is launching a series of heart-healthy events at the VacaValley Wellness Center in Vacaville that will span into March.

For starters, Eric Hassid, M.D., will discuss healthy living at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 16 in the conference center. On Facebook, #OurDocTalk in February will feature a heart-related expert. “Like” our Facebook page and watch for details coming soon. A Super Saturday on March 4 will offer health screenings from 9 a.m. to noon and fitness classes between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., free of charge and open to the general public at NorthBay HealthSpring Fitness, also at VacaValley Wellness Center.

A heart-healthy nutrition class will be offered from 2 to 3 p.m. on March 1 and again from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on March 15 by Registered Dietitian Laura Hitt in the conference facility. And finally, cardiologist Mil Dhond, M.D., will lecture on heart health and answer questions on Doc Talk Live coming up at 5:30 p.m. on March 22 in the VacaValley Wellness Center conference room.

Watch www.NorthBay.org for updates.