Monroe Fire Fighters IAFF Local 326

Blood Pressure Outreach Program

The Monroe Fire Department in conjunction with our Local 326 is looking to improve the wellness of community members through educational programs.

This program is to establish a blood pressure and vitals check station for citizens in our community. To reach out we have selected various sites for these blood pressure check stations throughout the City:

If we are not present for the Blood Pressure checks we are busy responding to emergency calls.

Utilizing on duty personnel will allow us to provide this program at no cost to the citizens.  Minor costs will be associated with supplies, and printing/copy costs of educational materials as we expand our message and educational topics.

Blood pressure: what you don't know CAN hurt you!

One in three adults has high blood pressure.  Alarmingly, only 70 percent of those with high blood pressure have it under control.  Our health care professionals will set up a free blood pressure screening station, and record other vitals for the patient to keep  and share with their doctor on their next visit. 
Do You Know What Your Blood Pressure is?
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the wall of the arteries as the heart pumps blood to all parts of your body. Blood pressure changes during the day. It is lowest when you're sleeping and rises when you wake. It can also rise when you're excited, nervous or active.
For some people, high blood pressure is caused by another medical problem or medication.  Because the heart beats about 100,000 times a day, that's 100,000 chances for high blood pressure to cause damage somewhere along the 60,000 miles of blood vessels inside the body, including vessels leading to the eyes, heart, brain and kidneys.
If your blood pressure is 140/90 or higher, you are considered to have high blood pressure. Normal pressure is less than 120/80. More than 50 percent of seniors 60 and older have high blood pressure -- and that's inexcusable.
If you don’t know yours …  it’s time to get it checked!  Stop in and see us