High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death for Americans.1 High blood pressure is also very common. Tens of millions of adults in the United States have high blood pressure, and many do not have it under control.
High blood pressure usually has no symptoms, so the only way to know if you have it is to get your blood pressure measured. Talk with your health care team about how you can manage your blood pressure and lower your risk.
Free Blood Pressure Checks
Oak Harbor Fire Department offers routine blood pressure checks free of charge Mondays – Fridays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at Station 81. If your physician has ordered consecutive-day blood pressure checks, we are more than happy to assist with this need.
Walk-ins are welcome, but if you’re more comfortable scheduling a blood pressure check, call us at 360-279-4700.
Web Links
Learn more facts about high blood pressure at the CDC (Centers For Disease Control and Prevention).