City of Bothell ready to launch heart month campaign
Published 5:07 pm Monday, January 30, 2012
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, according to a host of medical Web sites. In response to the American Heart Association’s designation of February as American Heart Month, the city of Bothell will once again be celebrating “Bothell Heart Month.” This campaign focuses on heart-health awareness by placing firefighters in high-traffic areas throughout the community to offer free blood-pressure and blood-sugar screenings.
“High blood pressure and blood sugar can reduce your ability to live a healthy life, so take control of your health by knowing your numbers,” says city of Bothell Fire Chief Bob Van Horne. “This community service campaign empowers citizens to educate themselves about health risks so they can take a proactive step toward a healthier lifestyle.”
The Bothell Heart Month campaign will evaluate willing participant’s blood pressure and blood sugar, provide information about risks, and inform them of warning signs.
Free blood-pressure and blood-sugar screenings will be provided at locations throughout the city of Bothell during the month of February.
2012 community locations:
Feb. 4, 10 a.m. to noon: New Safeway (24040 Bothell-Everett Highway)
Feb. 4, 2-4 p.m.: Northshore YMCA (11811 N.E. 195th St.)
Feb. 11, 10 a.m. to noon: Albertsons in Canyon Park (22621 Bothell-Everett Highway)
Feb. 11, 2-4 p.m.: Northshore YMCA (11811 N.E. 195th St.)
Feb. 15, 10 a.m. to noon: QFC in downtown Bothell (18921 N.E. Bothell Way)
Feb. 15, 2-4 p.m.: QFC in downtown Bothell (18921 N.E. Bothell Way)
Feb. 18, 10 a.m. to noon: Albertsons in Canyon Park (22621 Bothell-Everett Highway)
Feb. 18, 2-4 p.m.: Fred Meyer (21045 Bothell-Everett Highway)
Feb. 19, 10 a.m. to noon: Home Depot (18333 120th Ave. N.E.)
Feb. 19, 2-4 p.m.: Fred Meyer (21045 Bothell-Everett Highway)
Feb. 24, 10 a.m. to noon: Northshore Senior Center (10201 E. Riverside Drive)
Feb. 24, 2-4 p.m.: New Safeway (24040 Bothell-Everett Highway)
Feb. 26, 10 a.m. to noon: QFC in Canyon Park (22833 Bothell-Everett Highway)
Feb. 26, 2-4 p.m.: QFC in Canyon Park (22833 Bothell-Everett Highway)
