American Heart Association Blood Pressure Hub Kick-Off

The Madison Senior Center is proud to be collaborating with the American Heart Association to offer a new Blood Pressure (BP) Hub. Located in “the Nook" - near the fish tank – the Hub is a relaxing spot to take a moment for your health by getting a BP reading. Our new BP monitor is free to use and user-friendly. In addition to a receipt printout of your reading, you will also be able to take American Heart Association materials on how to properly measure BP, an explanation of what your numbers mean, and a contact list of medical providers in case follow-up is needed. At the kickoff, we are excited to acknowledge the donor of this helpful BP monitor, and we will have members of UWs Pulsewatch club on hand to demonstrate how to use the machine and answer any questions you might have. Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, but many don't even know they have it. High blood pressure, also known as the ‘silent killer', can lead to serious health threats like a heart attack or stroke, yet there are often no obvious symptoms. Join us in celebrating this new tool that has the power to save lives in our community!