Calanna Pharmacy is calling on the residents of Queensland to Challenge Stroke this May. The Calanna Pharmacy group is challenging stroke by hosting blood pressure monitoring stations in their stores as part of Nation Stroke Week which runs from 4th to 8th May. Matthew Calanna pharmacist at Calanna pharmacy said the group aims to raise awareness of stroke within the community and encourage local residents to take action to prevent stroke.
“Shockingly, one in six of us will have a stroke in our lifetime” Mr Calanna said. “It could be a family member, a colleague, a friend, even you. Join us this National Stroke week in challenging stroke. We have the opportunity, as a community, to come together to take action to stop stroke and challenge its impact.” A simple, quick and pain free blood pressure test can provide vital information as to whether a person is at great risk of having a stroke. “High blood pressure is the number one risk factor leading to stroke and heart disease. It is known as the ‘silent killer’ as you really don’t know if your blood pressure is elevated or not unless you check it” Mr Calanna added.
National stroke Foundation Chief Executive Officer Dr Erin Lalor applauded Calanna Pharmacy Group’s activity and urged others to join the challenge. “Be healthy, be aware, be you best and challenge Stroke this May. Take action to reduce you stroke risk, learn more about stroke and help raise stroke awareness in the community” Dr Lalor said. “The recent stroke in Australia report demonstrated no postcode is untouched by this disease; it is impacting our families and communities. However, many strokes can be prevented. We can come together to stop stroke.” The Calanna Group will hold free blood pressure testing during the month of May with a specific focus on stroke week during the 4th to 8th May and have dedicated and staffed blood pressure monitoring stations in stores.
Know your numbers week runs from the 4th to the 8th May and is an annual event aimed to raise awareness of stroke within the community and encourage Australians to take action to prevent stroke.
Written by: Matthew Calanna
General Manager
Pharmacist
Calanna Pharmacy Group
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