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This program will be held in the Mayer Room, and is hybrid. No registration is required to attend in person. To attend by Zoom, register at: thehowe.libcal.com/event/15127259 Join us for the launch of a new blood pressure initiative at the Howe Library! Caitlin Price will be discussing heart health and blood pressure basics, including what blood pressure is, how to measure your blood pressure, how to interpret the readings, and next steps to take based on the readings. We'll also discuss lifestyle changes for preventing and managing high blood pressure including Life's Essential 8 - the Heart Association's 8 step checklist for longer, healthier lives. We encourage you to stick around and check your own numbers using one of the Howe's new blood pressure monitors! Caitlin Price serves as the Community Impact Director for Northern New England at the American Heart Association. She holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Rochester and has a strong background in nutrition education and Food as Medicine initiatives. Caitlin is deeply passionate about health and wellness—both in her professional work and personal life—and is committed to making health information simple, accessible, and actionable.
