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American Heart Association strives to improve Heart Health with Blood Pressure Kiosk at The Woodlands Mall
Through Live Fierce. Reduce Your Risk., the American Heart Association and St. Luke’s Health are driving health equity and addressing community needs with this week’s placement of a blood pressure kiosk in The Woodlands Mall. The American Heart Association is the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all.
View photos and video from the ribbon cutting held on December 19, 2024 on the Hello Woodlands Facebook and Instagram pages:
“Live Fierce is the Association’s bold approach to driving equitable health impact in the communities we serve.” said Kellie Armstrong, executive director of Development & Community Health, American Heart Association, Houston-Gulf Coast. “The Life Fierce campaign invites supporters like St. Luke’s Health to come alongside us in meaningful ways that will positively affect the landscape of heart disease and stroke. It’s our unifying campaign that brings together all of our work and provides multiple engagement opportunities aligned with community needs and our mission to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.”
“The placement of this blood pressure kiosk at The Woodlands Mall is critical to our mission of achieving health equity because it is a touchpoint for providing community education,” said Jim Parisi, president of St. Luke’s Health – The Woodlands, Lakeside and Springwoods Village. “With more than 10 million visitors each year at the mall, the key placement of this kiosk will provide a free and reliable resource that allows members of the community to know their numbers and track their blood pressure frequently.”
The blood pressure kiosk is located in the family lounge on the upper level of the shopping center, adjacent to the food court and carousel.
According to the American Heart Association, nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure. Of those, about 75% don’t have it controlled, and many don’t even know they have it. High blood pressure is a leading cause and controllable risk factor for heart disease and stroke. It is important to keep blood pressure in check. People are encouraged to know their numbers and work with a health care professional to get blood pressure numbers in a healthy range to manage risk. In addition to properly monitoring your blood pressure, maintaining a healthy weight, being physically active, eating a healthy died, and reducing or eliminating alcohol and tobacco will help with blood pressure control. However, if you do develop high blood pressure, working with a health care professional on a plan to keep it controlled can help you to stay healthy.
For 100 years, the American Heart Association has saved and improved lives, pioneered scientific discovery and advocated for healthy public policies in communities across the country. These bold moves are fueled by our mission to be a relentless force for longer, healthier lives. They have helped transform our nation’s health and significantly reduce heart disease and stroke death rates. But these gains have not been shared equitably. Black, Hispanic, Native American, Native Hawaiian, Asian American, Pacific Islander and LGBTQ+ people have suffered and died disproportionately. So have people in historically underrepresented communities all over the country. With Bold Hearts™ and powered by science, we pledge to work relentlessly to eliminate heart disease and stroke, optimize brain health and ensure equitable health in every community.
The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. We are dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities. Through collaboration with numerous organizations, and powered by millions of volunteers, we fund innovative research, advocate for the public’s health and share lifesaving resources. The Dallas-based organization has been a leading source of health information for a century. During 2024 – our Centennial year – we celebrate our rich 100-year history and accomplishments. As we forge ahead into our second century of bold discovery and impact our vision is to advance health and hope for everyone, everywhere. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.
Source: American Heart Association
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