American Heart Association launches Upstate blood pressure initiative

The American Heart Association announced Nov. 27 it launched its “Screen, Educate, and Refer” blood pressure initiative at various agencies across the Upstate.

As part of the program, AHA collaborated with participating organizations to offer recommendations for local free medical clinics, federally qualified health centers or medical providers. AHA also distributed blood pressure monitors and educational materials to organizations participating in the initiative.

The “Screen, Educate, and Refer” Upstate partners include:

• Greer Relief & Resource Agency
• Laurens County Public Library
• Long Branch Baptist Church in Greenville
• Root Cause in Greenville
• St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Greenville
• The Bridge at Green Street in Spartanburg
• YMCA of Greater Spartanburg

All programs are operational except St. Anthony’s, which will open in January 2024.

Interested individuals are asked to contact the facility closest to them for more information about the free program.