The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, now has blood pressure hubs up and running at five Stark Library locations to protect community members against the “silent killer.”
The blood pressure machines were installed in August, and the final tool-kits were delivered last week, making the hubs fully operational.
With these hubs, library patrons now have access to a blood pressure monitor, American Heart Association guided materials on how to properly measure blood pressure, an explanation of what their numbers mean and a contact list of medical providers for anyone who needs follow-up.
“Bringing the ‘Libraries with Heart’ initiative to Stark County is all about improving our community’s health,” said Jen Welsh, Senior Director of Public Services at Stark Library. “Getting blood pressure hubs in our libraries will meet people where they are to help save lives.”
The library locations for the new blood pressure hubs include:
- Main Library, Canton
- East Canton Branch
- North Branch
- Perry Sippo Branch
- Plain Community Branch
A blood pressure hub will also be launching soon at the new Southgate Branch.
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