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	HEALTH NEWS       Blood pressure screenings • Free blood pressure screenings will be offered on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month for the convenience of community residents who wish to monitor their blood pressure. The screenings will be available on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 2:3... More ... Are amalgam fillings safe? By the faculty of Harvard Medical School for The Harvard Medical School Adviser       Q: I have some old silver fillings that my dentist says need to be replaced. I've heard that removing these types of fillings can release mercury. Is this dangerous? A: Dental amalgam is the silver-colored material used to fill (restore) teeth that have cavities (see illustration). More ...	Click ads below for larger version