After funding for Friday Blood Pressure Screenings was cut from the town's 2012-2013 budget, the Canton Volunteer Fire and EMS Department volunteered to help fill the gap.
"We're very happy to see it continue and we appreciate their service," said Gail Kassel, who came to the community center Friday. Like many other seniors, she walks the hallways of the community center and periodically gets her pressure checked.
"It gives us piece of mind to know what's going on with our blood pressure," she said.
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The service, offered in conjuction with Senior and Social Services, takes place between 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. Upcoming dates are:
- Aug. 3 and 17
- Sept. 7 and 21
- Oct. 5 and 19
- Nov. 2 and 16
- Dec. 7 and 21
The Farmington Valley VNA will continue to provide Blood Pressure Screenings in the Lower Level of the Community Center every Wednesday of each month from noon to 1:30 p.m.
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Questions can be directed to the Senior and Social Services Department at (860) 693-5811.
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