Editor’s Note: Every Wednesday, Breaking Bronx features a health-related story, event or tidbit as part of an online expansion of our Be Healthy! column.

Montefiore Children’s Hospital Celebrates Heart Month

For the 10th year, children who have had heart surgery at The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore ran, jumped, danced and played on Feb. 15, showing that heart surgery had enabled them to have fun just like other kids. From infants to teenagers, dozens of boys and girls enjoyed the music, games and refreshments in this annual event, part of Montefiore’s celebration of American Heart Month. (Photos by Adi Talwar)

Upcoming Health Events, Courtesy of The Bronx Health Link

• “Caribbean Food Heaven-Caribbean Food with a Healthy Twist” at Coop City: Thursday, Mar. 8, 6 to 8 p.m.,  at the Garvey School, 950 Baychester Avenue. Harvest Home Farmer’s Market is launching a series of culturally-diverse, nutrition education and meal preparation workshops throughout Harlem and the Bronx, titled “Eating for Good Health.” This workshop series aims to address the unique nutritional, health and culinary needs of families on a limited budget. The second workshop titled “Caribbean Food Heaven- Caribbean Food with a Healthy Twist ” will be held on Thursday, March 8th, from 6-8pm at the The Garvey School in Coop City. If interested in attending, please call 1-212-828-3361 or email info@harvesthomefm.org. Limited seating available. For more information, contact Harvest Home via email at info@harvesthomefm.org or at 212-828-3361, or visit our website here.

• No-Cost Digital Mammograms and Clinical Breast Exams at Lehman College: Thurs., Mar. 15, look for the Mobile van at the Lehman College Gate 5 Entrance. Early detection of breast cancer can save lives! Coordinated by the Lehman College Student Health Center and sponsored by Multi-Diagnostic Service. Woman who are age 40 and older, have a New York City mailing address, and who have not had a mammogram in the past 12 months are eligible. For more information and to make an appointment, call 1-877-628-9090

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