Penn North Giveaway
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR GIVEAWAY
The Veronica Blount Memorial Foundation (VBMF), in partnership with Giant Food, Inc., is proud to host a Community Health Clinic on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Gethsemane Baptist Church, located at 2520 Francis Street, Baltimore, MD 21217, in the heart of the Penn North neighborhood.
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This initiative reflects VBMF’s ongoing commitment to raising awareness about heart disease, the leading cause of death worldwide. As part of its 1 For Every 1 Blood Pressure Monitor Campaign, VBMF aims to distribute blood pressure monitors to underserved communities to help prevent heart disease and save lives.
Details
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Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
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Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Location: Gethsemane Baptist Church, 2520 Francis Street, Baltimore, MD 21217
Free Blood Pressure Monitors: Giant Food has generously donated 100 blood pressure monitors to the Veronica Blount Memorial Foundation for this event. The first 100 eligible residents from zip code 21217 who present a state-issued photo ID with their current address will receive a free blood pressure monitor. Only one monitor per household will be distributed.
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Free Blood Pressure Monitor Training: Giant Food Pharmacists will be onsite to train residents how to properly take their blood pressure at home.
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Onsite Vaccines: Pharmacists from Giant Food will be onsite to provide Flu, COVID-19, RSV, Shingrix (shingles), Pneumonia, and Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccines. Vaccines will be billed to recipients’ insurance, and participants should bring their insurance information. Accepted insurance includes Medicare-B, Medicaid, Medicare-D, private, and supplemental insurance. Vaccinations are available to all, regardless of residency.
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Live Cooking Demonstration: Chef Myron Fulton of Catering Your Way will provide a live cooking demonstration, showcasing how to prepare healthier versions of popular comfort foods. This engaging demonstration will inspire residents to make heart-healthy dietary choices without sacrificing flavor.
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FREE RAFFLE: There will be a free raffle for a Giant Food Gift Card and Grocery Basket. You must be present to enter the raffle.
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Have questions? Email: tblount@veronicablount.org or call 1-800-711-VBMF