Albion FD checked blood pressure for residents as part of expanded community outreach
Photos by Tom Rivers
ALBION – Albion residents were given a chance to have their blood pressure checked today after they cast their votes at Hoag Library.
The Albion Fire Department was on site form 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., checking blood pressure and sharing information about hypertension.
This photo shows Robert Toman and Dawn Marciszewski of the Albion FD at an informational display.
Marciszewski said the department will be at the Arnold Gregory Office Complex in Albion on Dec. 6 as part of a Christmas event. Firefighters will be sharing fire prevention tips.
The Albion FD is stepping up its community outreach, she said.
The Fire Department had displays about hypertension and a list of the dangers of high blood pressure including stroke, loss of vision, kidney disease, bone loss, depression and anxiety and sexual problems.
