NEW: Blue Cross & Blue Shield To Offer Free Blood Pressure Screenings

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Tuesday, February 21, 2012

GoLocalProv Health Team

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is holding a series of free blood pressure screenings during the month of March.  All members of the public are invited to attend.

The events will take place on the following dates:

• Thursday, March 1, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Rhode Island Free Clinic, 655 Broad Street, Providence.

• Wednesday, March 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the McAuley House, 622 Elmwood Avenue, Providence.

• Thursday, March 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Camp Street Ministries, 194 Camp Street, Providence.

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common chronic conditions in adults.  Since uncontrolled high blood pressure can result in serious health problems such as heart attack or stroke, it is important to have it checked regularly.  Attendees of the BCBSRI screening events will learn how to easily check their blood pressure levels and find out what steps they can take to keep it under control.

Registration for the BCBSRI screening events is not required.

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