“Cuídate, Chécate y Muévete” (Care of yourself, Take the test, Move your body)
By Frontiers , Clinical and Translational Science Institute
Feb 17, 2023
On January 24th and 28th, and February 8th, JUNTOS team hosted a a series of workshops for the Latino community in different churches throughout the metro area. Participants learned about the risk factors for high blood pressure and high glucose, tips on how to take care of themselves and how to test their blood pressure and glucose at home. Special thanks to Holy Cross Church, St. Anthony Church and St. Patrick Church, that opened the doors of their communities to us. A big thank you to UnitedHealthcare Community plan in Kansas and GEHA, for sponsoring the blood pressure monitors and glucometers that our participants took home.