By Karen Stokes On February 27th, a collaboration between the American Heart Association (AHA) and Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services Department Area Agency on Aging and Serving Older Adults of Southeast Wisconsin Inc., presented the second new screen-and-refer blood pressure hub at county-owned senior centers at McGovern Park Senior Center (4500 W. […]
Clinton Rose Senior Center has a new Blood Pressure Program to Help Older Adults Take Control of Their Heart Health
By Karen Stokes Participants at the Clinton Rose Senior Center now have access to a blood pressure screen and refer hub, thanks to a collaboration between the Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services Area Agency on Aging, Serving Older Adults of Southeast Wisconsin, Inc., and the American Heart Association. The new program officially […]
Libraries with Heart Program Empowers Patrons with Blood Pressure Checks and Medical Resources
By Karen Stokes At the library, you have the convenience of borrowing books and movies, accessing the internet, and even casting your vote. Now, a new addition to the services offered at the library could potentially be life-saving, the ability to check your blood pressure. The “Libraries With Heart” program provides patrons with self-monitored blood […]