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February is National Heart Health Month

The month of February is associated with Valentine’s Day and there are hearts everywhere this time of year, but how often do you think about your own heart health?

Anna Busenburg is a clinical dietician with Franciscan Saint Elizabeth Health in Lafayette. She says with February being National Heart Month, you need to be reminded to love your heart!

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