High Blood Pressure: A State of Emergency in the African American Community documentary coming next week

From the Florida Department of Health/Orange County

The community is invited to the July 10th screening of the documentary “High Blood Pressure: A State of Emergency in the African American Community.” The screening will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the event will be held at the New Covenant Baptist Church, 2210 S. Rio Grande Avenue, Orlando, FL 32805.

In addition to the documentary, there will be free blood pressure checks and refreshments, and opportunities for door prizes. The event will offer ways to improve heart health and feature local stroke survivors: Dr. Randolph Bracy, Jr., Jacqueline Jones, Mark McEwen, and Roger Caldwell.

For questions and to reserve your spot by July 8^th, please call 407-858-1461.

About the Florida Department of Health

The department, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.

For more information about the Florida Department of Health please visit www.FloridaHealth.gov.