Monroe Health Dept Offers Blood Pressure Ed Series

MONROE, CT --- The Monroe Health Department is offering a high blood pressure education series, of 6 sessions, Wednesday evenings, through May 30, 2018 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Monroe Town Hall. Medical professionals from Griffin Hospital will discuss various ways to control high blood pressure.

The presenters will include a cardiologist, registered dietician, registered pharmacist, and an exercise physiologist. They will provide the latest information on life style modification, medications, and cardiac health through a holistic self-care program. We encourage family and friends to attend. A free blood pressure monitor will be given to participants that attend all six sessions.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, 1 in every 3 adults has high blood pressure that can lead to heart attack or stroke. Safeguard your health, know your blood pressure numbers and learn how to adopt a healthy lifestyle through this program.

Contact the Monroe Health Department at 203 452-2818 for additional information and to enroll in the program.