Fox Chapel Elementary School Becomes First School in Montgomery County to Implement a Community Blood Pressure Screening Station
Hypertension remains a significant public health concern, mostly because it often goes unnoticed until serious health threats occur, such as heart attacks or stroke. The American Heart Association works with community organizations to manage and prevent hypertension by implementing blood pressure screening stations at places where clients already receive other health services. To expand this initiative, we are partnering with schools in the Greater Washington Region. Fox Chapel Elementary … Read more