Even Hurricane Irene couldn't stop our dedicated team of troopers as we get geared up to start our Blood Pressure Without Borders Program in Montserrat. Although Irene related travel issues hampered us in getting to the Island, we are off to a galloping start tomorrow travelling around the island to the "hot spots" where we will measure blood pressures and provide educational tips as well as monitors to the natives. We plan to refer those with elevated blood pressures to be further evaluated and treated this week while on the island.
I, personally am looking forward to meeting and talking with patients about their blood pressures and other cardiac risk factors. One of the high lights will be our health fair on Wednesday, August 31 where we will screen and talk to even more people. Making a difference in the health lives of people on this volcano ravaged island is truly a rewarding mission.
Dr. Icilma Fergus Rowe
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