Libraries with Heart
Libraries with Heart is a community-based initiative to reduce hypertension. Its goal is to increase awareness about blood pressure (BP) and BP control by meeting people where they are. Through regular BP screenings at the library offered by volunteer healthcare professionals, you and your loved ones will have the opportunity to know your numbers, learn about healthy lifestyles, and be connected or reconnected with primary care to support BP monitoring and control. Library card holders can also check out a BP kit for self monitoring at home.
Learn more about free screenings with a healthcare professional, BP kits available for checkout and free BP stations within the libraries at the following links:
- Jefferson-Madison Regional Library branches
- Richmond Public Library branches
- Petersburg Public Library
YMCA of Greater Richmond
The American Heart Association is placing blood pressure monitoring stations at fourteen YMCA of Greater Richmond locations. Each kiosk will have a blood pressure monitor with an automatic, adjustable cuff and health literature on blood pressure management in languages most relevant to each YMCA’s community. Blood pressure stations at YMCA of Greater Richmond branches are available to the public.
- Downtown YMCA
- Manchester Family YMCA
- Petersburg Family YMCA
- Tuckahoe Family YMCA
- Atlee Station Family YMCA – coming February 2026!
- Northside Family YMCA – coming February 2026!
- Swift Creek Family YMCA – coming February 2026!
- 10th Street YMCA – coming soon!
- Chickahominy Family YMCA – coming soon!
- Chester Family YMCA – coming soon!
- Elizabeth Randolph Lewis Powhatan YMCA – coming soon!
- Goochland Family YMCA – coming soon!
- Midlothian Family YMCA – coming soon!
- Patrick Henry Family YMCA – coming soon!
- Shady Grove Family YMCA – coming soon!
Find your nearest YMCA of Greater Richmond location on their website.
Barbershops and Salons
Another Level Barbering and Cosmetology School (ALBCS)
102 N Sycamore St, Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 733-3337
Those with appointments can access free blood pressure resources at ALBCS including a blood pressure monitor and educational resources. Ask the front desk if you are interested in having your blood pressure taken during your visit.
Express Yourself Braids and Beauty – coming soon!
6102 Jahnke Rd, Richmond, VA 23225
Impressions Barber and Beauty Salon – coming soon!
5205 Plaza Dr, Hopewell, VA 23860
Primary Care Clinics
Capital Area Health Network (CAHN)
(804) 780-0840
- Northside Medical Center
2809 North Ave, Richmond, VA 23222 - Pediatric Medical Center
Campus of St. Mary’s Hospital
5855 Bremo Road, Ste 302, Richmond, VA 23226
Central Virginia Health Services (CVHS)
(434) 581-4073
- CVHS has 22 locations throughout Central Virginia. Visit their website to find your nearest location.
Daily Planet Health Services
(804) 783-0678
- Southside Medical Center
180 Belt Blvd, Richmond, VA 23224 - West Grace Health Center
517 W Grace St, Richmond, VA 23220
Health Brigade
(804) 358-6343
1010 N Thompson St, Richmond, VA 23230
Henrico County Public Schools Oak Avenue Complex
15 S. Oak Avenue
Highland Springs, VA 23075
804-657-4876
The blood pressure station at Henrico County Public Schools Oak Avenue Complex is available for anyone from the community to use.
Free blood pressure resources throughout Central Virginia are made possible by the following American Heart Association supporters:
- HCA Virginia Health System
- Dr. Emily Robbins
- John Randolph Foundation
- Bama Works Foundation