Free Blood Pressure Check
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Updated: 12:24 AM Jan 6, 2008
Free Blood Pressure Check
Volunteers at Martha Jefferson Hospital worked to stop a silent killer on Saturday.
Posted: 2:56 PM Jan 5, 2008
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January 5, 2008

On the first Saturday of every month, you can get your blood pressure checked for free at Martha Jefferson Hospital.

Staff say it's a painless process that only takes a few minutes.

Volunteers say high blood pressure can be linked to stroke and cardiovascular disease. It can not be cured, but it can be controlled.

"Unfortunately blood pressure is one of those things you don't get a symptom when it goes up, so it should be checked on a regular basis especially if you have a family history," says Matalie Deane, a respiratory therapist with the hospital.

The free checks are offered from 10 until noon on the first Saturday of the month at the main lobby at Martha Jefferson Hospital. Free parking is provided.


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Posted by: andrea williams Location: milwaukee,wiscondin on Nov 9, 2008 at 10:43 AM

i need a places to get my blood pressure taken and free medicaton. my blood pressure is 130/90 and my head is constanly hurting please heip in milwaukee wisconsin
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