Kroger provides free blood pressure screenings in Detroit area

DETROIT — Kroger locations in the metro Detroit area are now providing free blood pressure screenings to promote cardiac health and awareness in honor of May’s American Stroke Month. Customers can take advantage of pharmacist conducted screenings during regular pharmacy hours, no appointments required.

 

Kroger is a four-time winner of the American Heart Association's “Fit-Friendly Company Platinum Achievement Award,” providing heart healthy products and personalized screening services to empower their customers and community.

 

“Kroger is invested in the communities we serve,” said Rachel Hurst, consumer affairs manager for Kroger. “Selecting fresh produce, visiting with a pharmacist and getting a blood pressure screening can all be done easily inside our stores.”

 

According to the American Heart Association, more than 800,000 people in the United States die from stroke and other cardiovascular diseases each year, and 80% of cardiovascular disease may be prevented through healthy habits such as eating right and knowing your blood pressure and cholesterol numbers.

 

“Nearly all families have been touched in some way by heart disease,” said Beth Collins, VP of the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk. “Kroger offering this free resource is a big step in helping our community to really take charge of their heart health.”

 

Kroger operates 2,640 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia under two dozen local banner names including Kroger, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Fred Meyer, Fry's, Harris Teeter, Jay C, King Soopers, QFC, Ralphs and Smith's. The company also operates 786 convenience stores, 320 fine jewelry stores, 1,240 supermarket fuel centers and 38 food processing plants in the U.S.