CEF member Audrey Boyles takes Tommy’s blood pressure as Alex Almeter holds an informative blood pressure guide.

This past Friday, CEF members Audrey Boyles, Alex Almeter, and Matt Givens organized a blood pressure screening event in the office.

The event provided CEF with the opportunity to evaluation client’s blood pressure, educate about the importance of maintaining a normal blood pressure, and enroll attendees in a primary health care service.

We were able to screen 4 clients and discovered most of their blood pressures are normal. All 4 received a basic worksheet that defines blood pressure, details the consequences of hypertension, and answers common questions. As well, we recommended each attendee make an appointment with one of the health care providers below.

Student Health Action Coalition (SHAC) – free, accept undocumented immigrants

http://www.med.unc.edu/shac/

301 Lloyd St.
Carrboro, NC 27510
5:30 – 8pm every Wednesday

Phone: 919-843-6841, expect to leave a message

Piedmont Health (Carrboro Community Health Center) – sliding scale, accept undocumented immigrants

http://www.piedmonthealth.org/carrboro

301 Lloyd St.
Carrboro, NC 27510
Monday: 8am – 8pm Thursday: 8am – 8pm
Tuesday: 9am – 5pm Friday: 8am – 5pm
Wednesday: 8am – 5pm Saturday: 8am – 1pm

Phone: 919-933-8494

For your first appointment with a sliding scale plan, you need to bring:
1. Proof of income for every household member (paycheck stub, copy of tax form, bank statement)
2. Proof of residence
3. Evidence of health/dental insurance (if any)
4. A picture ID