Rural California Libraries Become Hubs for Blood Pressure Screenings
Source
American Heart Association Newsroom
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Date
Jun 25, 2026
Summary
52 rural libraries across California are now offering blood pressure screening tools and at-home monitoring kits. Describes high rates of high blood pressure and limited access to monitoring resources. The program is part of the American Heart Association's Libraries with Heart program.
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· Cardiovascular disease
· Community and faith-based initiatives
· Health screening
· Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention
· California