Lifebridge Health and the American Heart Association collaborate to raise awareness for high blood pressure education month

In honor of high blood pressure education month, Lifebridge Health and the American Heart Association have joined forces to make monitoring your health easier with convenient screening stations. The Higi machine at LifeBridge Health and Fitness in Pikesville is a game-changer, providing vital information such as pulse, weight, BMI, and blood pressure.

Vanessa Goodwin, the membership coordinator at Lifebridge, swears by the Higi machine, crediting it with helping her get in better shape and reducing her risk for heart disease. With a family history of heart issues, Goodwin checks her blood pressure twice a day to stay on top of her health.

LifeBridge Health and Fitness in Pikesville had the highest usage of any AHA-sponsored Higi stations nationwide in 2023. These stations are strategically placed in gyms, community centers, airports, and pharmacies to make monitoring health more accessible to the public.

Tracy Brazelton, Executive Director of the American Heart Association of Baltimore, highlights the importance of regular health check-ups and healthy lifestyle choices to prevent high blood pressure. With half of Americans unknowingly living with high blood pressure, it’s crucial to take proactive steps towards better health.

Plans are underway to install a Higi machine at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport in the near future, further expanding access to convenient health screenings. By promoting awareness and providing easy-to-use tools, Lifebridge Health and the American Heart Association are empowering individuals to take charge of their health and well-being.