Blood Pressure Screening
Blood Pressure Screening and Flu Shot Clinic
Saturday, November 5th from 7:30-10am!
Our own Health & Wellness Professional and Registered Nurse Kait Littlejohn will be providing free blood pressure screenings and counseling for all members.
Also, Walgreen’s will be providing free flu shots on Saturday the 5th from 8-10am at Worcester Fitness on Grove Street.
What do your Blood Pressure numbers mean?
Courtesy of the American Heart Association
Understanding Blood Pressure Reading
Systolic
The top number, which is also the higher of the two numbers, measures the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats (when the heart muscle contracts).
Diastolic
The bottom number, which is also the lower of the two numbers, measures the pressure in the arteries between heartbeats (when the heart muscle is resting between beats and refilling with blood).
What is the AHA recommendation for healthy blood pressure?
This blood pressure chart reflects categories defined by the American Heart Association.
