The WDM Public Library is proud to partner with the American Heart Association on their "Libraries with Heart" initiative. Through this program, patrons can now check out one of three Blood Pressure Monitor kits to track their heart health.
Each kit includes:
- 1 Blood Pressure Monitor
- 1 Blood Pressure Cuff
- 1 Instruction Manual
- 1 American Stroke Association Pamphlet
- 1 Quick Start Guide
These kits can be checked out at the 2nd Floor Adult Services Desk for three (3) weeks with your WDM library card. Additionally, there will be a model on display to try out at the desk.
According to the American Heart Association, nearly half of American adults (about 120 million people) have high blood pressure, or hypertension, which can lead deadly health consequences such as stroke, heart disease, kidney disease, vision loss and sexual dysfunction if left untreated. The best way to know if you have high blood pressure is to check it and talk about it with your health care provider.