Free Mayo Stroke Awareness Day event

A Stroke Awareness Day is being organised by Castlebar Rotary Club in conjunction with Murray Ambulance Service and local health professionals.

High blood pressure is a major risk factor for stroke and this free event, to be held in SuperValu, Castlebar, this Saturday (October 14), is open to any adult who may like to get their blood pressure taken. Doors open at 10 a.m. and close at 4 p.m.

A visit to the stroke awareness day will enable people, who do not have regular medical treatment, to identify factors which may lead to a stroke. All who attend will be offered a blood pressure check.

Rotary president Finian Joyce said: “Stroke Awarneess Day is all about raising awareness of the link between high blood pressure and stroke.

“High blood pressure often has no symptoms, and it’s much more common than people think. That’s why we’re urging as many people as possible to take a moment and have their blood pressure checked at the Castlebar Rotary Club event on October 14. A blood pressure check only takes a moment, and it’s such a simple way to reduce your risk of a stroke.”

Attendance is free, no appointment is required, and a visit is potentially life-saving, so please visit SuperValu, Castlebar, on October 14 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.