May marks Australia’s Biggest Blood Pressure check - Murray Pioneer

People over 40 encouraged to get their blood pressure checked

This World Hypertension Day and during May Measure Month, NHS Cheshire and Merseyside is encouraging people over 40 to get their blood pressure checked. The NHS Community Pharmacy Blood Pressure Check service helps to identify people over the age of 40 who have previously not been diagnosed with hypertension (high blood pressure) and if found or suspected, refers them for appropriate management. It also helps promote healthy behaviours to servic…

May marks Australia’s Biggest Blood Pressure check - Murray Pioneer

RIVERLANDERS are being urged to roll up their sleeves and check their blood pressure during the month of May as part of a national call to action to reduce their risk of stroke. Starting today, Stroke Foundation’s month-long campaign...