Local Impact Spotlight:
- Free screenings: Multiple Coastal Health District events offer no-cost blood pressure and blood glucose screenings throughout February.
- Education and resources: Events provide community partner information, Healthy Living program details, and tools to manage heart health.
- Early detection matters: Screenings identify high blood pressure, prediabetes, or diabetes so you can adjust diet, activity, or treatment.
Show your heart some love this month and get free blood pressure and blood glucose screenings during events at your local health department.
The Chatham County Health Department is hosting its 3rd Annual Heart Health Fair on Thursday, February 12 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the clinic located at 1395 Eisenhower Drive. There is no cost to participate and no appointment is needed.
The event will include free blood pressure screenings, blood glucose tests, raffle prizes, and refreshments, plus door prizes for the first 30 attendees! The health fair will also feature information and education from several community partners.
These other free blood pressure and blood glucose screening events are scheduled throughout the Coastal Health District:
Bryan County
- Feb. 19, 8am – 12pm
- Richmond Hill Clinic at 66 Captain Matthew Freeman Dr.
Camden County
- Feb. 13, 10am – 12pm
- 101 Winding Rd., Kingsland
Chatham County
- Feb. 9, 8am – 12pm
- Main clinic at 1395 Eisenhower Dr.
- Feb. 11, 1 – 5pm
- Midtown clinic at 1602 Drayton St.
- Heart Health Fair, Feb. 12, 3-6pm
- Main clinic at 1395 Eisenhower Dr.
Effingham County
- Feb. 11, 8am – 12pm
- 802 Hwy 119 South, Springfield
Glynn County
- Feb. 20, 10am – 12pm
- 2747 Fourth St., Brunswick
Liberty County
- Feb. 10, 1 – 5pm
- 1113 E. Oglethorpe Hwy.
Long County
- Feb. 27, 10am – 12pm
- 584 N. Macon St., Ludowici
McIntosh County
- Feb. 6, 10am – 12pm
- 1335 GA Hwy 57, Townsend
Why Get Screened?
High blood pressure can lead to serious health problems, but you and your healthcare team can take steps to lower your blood pressure if it’s too high. The only way to know is to get checked with a simple blood pressure screening.
Another important routine test is a blood glucose screening, which checks for health concerns like prediabetes and diabetes. Once you know your blood glucose levels, you can make any needed adjustments to your diet, exercise, or medications to improve your health.
The Coastal Health District has several programs to help you manage blood pressure and blood glucose levels. Find out more about these programs and other local resources at any of these heart health events and on our Healthy Living web page.
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