GRDHD on how to monitor one's blood pressure
HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – May marks Blood Pressure Education Month.
Merritt Bates-Thomas with the Green River District Health Department joined Gretchen Ross and Joe Bird on Daybreak to discuss how to monitor blood pressure so it doesn't get too high.
You can watch the full interview in the attached media player.
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