GREEN BAY (NBC 26) — In recognition of American Heart Month, the Green Bay Metro Fire Department is offering free blood pressure checks on Valentine's Day.
February is 'American Heart' month ❤️ High Blood Pressure can be dangerous. If identified & controlled, long term complications, such as damage to your heart, arteries, brain, and kidneys, can be avoided.
— Green Bay Metro Fire Department (@GBMFD) February 1, 2023
This Valentines Day, we are offering free blood pressure checks! pic.twitter.com/oPYLd0w5h0
The times and locations of where you can get your blood pressure checked free of charge are from 9 to 11 a.m. at Fire Station 9 in Bellevue, and from 1 to 3 p.m. at Fire Station 4 in Green Bay on Feb. 14.
The fire department says long-term complications to your heart, brain, and kidneys can be avoided if high blood pressure is detected and controlled.
February is known as American Heart Month, where people are encouraged to improve their cardiovascular health.