Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
The Love Your Heart campaign helps people to "know their numbers" with free blood pressure checks, and promotes education about the dangers of high blood pressure, which is often referred to as "the silent killer." Village News/Courtesy photo
San Diego County released its 2024 Love Your Heart Report June 10 showing the annual February public health campaign gave more than 58,000 people free blood pressure checks and potentially saved 806 people from medical emergencies like strokes or heart attacks.
In February, the county and its partners performed and collected results from a combined 58,079 blood pressure readings.
Locally, 193 sites offered free blood pressure checks. Sites were also offered throughout Mexico, and in Mexican consulates in the United States under the "Ama Tu Corazon" program.
"It is incredible to see this effort...
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