The Coastal Health District Chronic Disease Prevention Program will offer free blood pressure checks and blood glucose screenings at the Liberty and Long County Health Departments on the following days and times:
- Liberty County Health Department, 1113 E. Oglethorpe Highway, Hinesville
Wednesday, April 13
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. - Long County Health Department, 584 N. Macon Street, Ludowici
Thursday, April 21
9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 – 7 p.m.
No appointment is necessary.
Anyone found to have elevated blood pressure will learn more about the Dietary Approaches to Stopping Hypertension (DASH) sessions being hosted virtually by the Chronic Disease Prevention Program. Anyone with elevated blood glucose levels will receive information about the National Diabetes Prevention Program. Educational material will also be available for those interested in quitting tobacco or vape products.
Diabetes effects more than 30 million people in the United States every year and nearly half of adults in the U.S. have hypertension (high blood pressure). Both are preventable and treatable. The goal of the Chronic Disease Prevention Program is to provide education and resources that can help people in our communities lead healthier lifestyles and reduce the risk of poor outcomes associated with chronic diseases.
