Morehouse School of Medicine will offer free heart screenings to area seniors on Thursday as part of the college’s Healthy Heart Week.

The weeklong scholarship fundraising program, which runs through Feb. 7, features talks by renowned physicians about heart health and other health awareness activities.

Also Thursday, Spelman College and the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development will host the Wellness Revolution Summit highlighting medical research and best practices for maintaining optimal health.

The events are free but require registration.

Information: Morehouse heart screening, 404-752-1935; Spelman health summit, 404-270-5899

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Helen Gilbert places flowers on her brother Eurie Martin’s grave at Camp Spring Baptist Church in Sandersville. Her brother died eight years ago. Three former Washington County deputies are accused of causing his death and are set to stand trial Monday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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