Member for Granville leads the way in fighting stroke
June 14, 2017
Member for Granville Julia Finn is urging local residents to join her to take part in Australia’s Biggest Blood Pressure Check.
The Stroke Foundation and Priceline Pharmacy have teamed up to offer free health, raising awareness of stroke and potentially saving lives in the process.
Ms Finn stopped in at the local pharmacy at Merrylands today for the free, 10 minute check.
“I’m proud to take part in this life-saving initiative which helps thousands of Australians reduce their risk of suffering a devastating stroke,” Ms Finn said.
“Australia’s Biggest Blood Pressure Check is all about getting people to take ten minutes out of their day to have a health check and find out more about stroke.
“I was shocked to learn from the Stroke Foundation that almost 32,000 people in the federal electorate of Parramatta suffer from high blood pressure, putting themselves at serious risk of stroke,” she said.
Stroke Foundation New South Wales State Manager Teresa Howarth said more than 4.1 million Australians were living with un-controlled high blood pressure putting themselves at serious and unnecessary risk of stroke.
“Stroke kills more women than breast cancer, more men than prostate cancer and leaves thousands with an ongoing disability – yet stroke is largely preventable,’’ Ms Howarth said.
“Too many Australians are unaware of their stroke risk and the simple steps they can take to make a significant difference to their health.
This includes controlling your blood pressure, keeping active, avoiding smoking and maintaining a healthy diet.
“Shockingly, during the campaign last year one in three people tested were found to be at high risk of a stroke and referred to their doctor for a full assessment – many of those referred were of working age.
“I urge Granville residents to follow the lead of Julia Finn and have a blood pressure check this month,” she said.
A person’s stroke risk is assessed by a blood pressure reading in conjunction with lifestyle and family history questions. Blood pressure needs to be measured regularly it has no symptoms.
Australia’s Biggest Blood Pressure Check has been extended until Sunday 18 June, with free health checks at Priceline Pharmacy.
The Stroke Foundation and Priceline Pharmacy have teamed up to offer free health, raising awareness of stroke and potentially saving lives in the process.
Ms Finn stopped in at the local pharmacy at Merrylands today for the free, 10 minute check.
“I’m proud to take part in this life-saving initiative which helps thousands of Australians reduce their risk of suffering a devastating stroke,” Ms Finn said.
“Australia’s Biggest Blood Pressure Check is all about getting people to take ten minutes out of their day to have a health check and find out more about stroke.
“I was shocked to learn from the Stroke Foundation that almost 32,000 people in the federal electorate of Parramatta suffer from high blood pressure, putting themselves at serious risk of stroke,” she said.
Stroke Foundation New South Wales State Manager Teresa Howarth said more than 4.1 million Australians were living with un-controlled high blood pressure putting themselves at serious and unnecessary risk of stroke.
“Stroke kills more women than breast cancer, more men than prostate cancer and leaves thousands with an ongoing disability – yet stroke is largely preventable,’’ Ms Howarth said.
“Too many Australians are unaware of their stroke risk and the simple steps they can take to make a significant difference to their health.
This includes controlling your blood pressure, keeping active, avoiding smoking and maintaining a healthy diet.
“Shockingly, during the campaign last year one in three people tested were found to be at high risk of a stroke and referred to their doctor for a full assessment – many of those referred were of working age.
“I urge Granville residents to follow the lead of Julia Finn and have a blood pressure check this month,” she said.
A person’s stroke risk is assessed by a blood pressure reading in conjunction with lifestyle and family history questions. Blood pressure needs to be measured regularly it has no symptoms.
Australia’s Biggest Blood Pressure Check has been extended until Sunday 18 June, with free health checks at Priceline Pharmacy.