Healthy Hearts for our Rural Communities

Nearly one in three adults – over eight million Californians – are living with at least one of the most common forms of cardiovascular disease which are heart disease, heart failure, stroke, or hypertension (high blood pressure). 

In San Diego County, heart disease is the second leading cause of death in East Region and unincorporated areas.  

According to the American Heart Association, people who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than urban counterparts and have a 40% higher likelihood of developing heart disease (14.2%) compared with their counterparts in small metropolitan (11.2%) and urban (9.9%) areas, a gap that has grown over the past decade. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also demonstrates that Americans living in rural areas have a higher risk of heart disease and stroke. 

Why Get Your Blood Pressure Checked?

High blood pressure raises your risk for serious health problems — but many people don’t know they have it. Check your blood pressure regularly to find problems early and protect your health. It’s easy to take the first step to better heart health.  

FIND A FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING LOCATION

To locate your nearest screening site using the map, use one of the options below:

1. Click the pink search box and type in your address, city, or zip code,
2. Click within the map to automatically zoom to the area selected, or
3. For mobile users, click on the 'Find My Location' icon in the top right corner to have the map zoom to your current location.

Click on a 'heart' icon to find a site's scheduled date, time, and address.

Click on a 'book' icon to find a Read Your Beats blood pressure self-check station.

Get a Free Blood Pressure Check at these Rural Locations: