Weekly Blood Pressure Screenings at the Library
The Linden Public Library will hold Blood Pressure Screenings for members of the community at the library every Tuesday between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The screenings will be conducted by members of the Gateway Family YMCA, who sponsor the program. The program continues through May 26.
Participants in this voluntary program will work with a trained Healthy Heart Ambassador and are encouraged to self-measure their blood pressure at least twice per month. They should also attend two personalized consultations per month as well attend monthly nutritional education seminars sponsored by the Gateway Family YMCA.
Goals for participants include a reduction of blood pressure; better understanding and management of high blood pressure; increased awareness of the triggers that elevate blood pressure; and development of healthier eating habits.
For more information about this free program, please call or email Michael Johnson at the Gateway Family YMCA. His phone number is 908-249-4809 and email is mjohnson@ tgfymca.org.
