Program Description: The Stony Brook Medicine Healthy Libraries Program HeLP is excited to present "Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring: Why it's Important to Know Your Numbers and Measure Your Blood Pressure at Home." The program will include a 45 minute presentation followed by a demonstration of self-measured blood pressure monitoring and questions and answers. Information and resources are compiled from the American Heart Association including understanding what blood pressure is, why it is important to know your blood pressure, how to measure blood pressure, what ideal levels are, and how to maintain a healthy blood pressure. The importance of a primary care provider to manage blood pressure care will be emphasized and referral to a social worker within the Healthy Libraries team will be provided should the patron require this resource. Additionally, patrons can borrow a free Blood Pressure Loaner Kit from the library (if one is available). The kit includes a American Heart Association validated self-measured blood pressure monitor. Please talk with library staff about borrowing the BP Loaner Kit.
Lindenhurst library, 1 Lee Ave, Lindenhurst, NY 11757
