Blood pressure management is more important than ever during the pandemic. The Library will begin loaning blood pressure monitors on March 15th. The monitor comes with a cuff, instructions, and a log the patron may keep for recording daily readings. The monitors can be placed on hold by any Westchester County library card holder in good standing and may be kept for 14 days. Patrons may pick up and return the device to White Plains Public Library only. Cuffs can be placed on hold here. High blood pressure is often the first domino in a chain or “domino effect” leading
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What is Your Body Mass Index and What Does it Mean?
Ever wonder what your Body Mass Index (BMI) is? Stop by the White Plains Library to get your BMI tested in only two minutes. Come and talk with Sandy Gallo, RN on Thursday, July 25 between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. and she'll gladly answer your questions. Sandy can help you help understand what your BMI results mean, weight loss options and how your numbers may affect your risk for health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease. No registration required, if you have questions please call 914-681-1192.
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