Hypertension Screening

Uncontrolled hypertension is a major factor in the development of heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. Individuals frequently become aware that they have hypertension only after a potentially serious symptom has developed. The American Heart Association strongly encourages everyone to "know your numbers". Early medical intervention can reduce the complications associated with "High Blood Pressure".

The Health Unit will begin Hypertension Screening at Goddard Space Flight Center during the month of May 2002. A member of the Health Unit staff will be in the lobby or central area of the buildings indicated below, from 11:00 - 1:00, (exceptions are indicated). If your building is not scheduled for a visit, please go to the nearest scheduled location. For those unable to visit any of these sites, you may come into the Health Unit in Building 97 to have your blood pressure checked. Below is the schedule for hypertension screening

For further information call the Health Unit at ext. 6-6666