The Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital sponsors a free hypertension screening clinic four days a week at the Shore Health System Diagnostic and Imaging Center located at 10 Martin Court in Easton. This is a valuable service for people who are required to monitor their blood pressure on a regular basis.

Auxiliary volunteers trained to measure blood pressure welcome walk-ins Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to noon, except holidays. No appointment or physician referral is necessary. Blood pressure results will be forwarded to the patient’s physician, when requested. If a person is not under medical supervision and blood pressure readings exceed certain limits, the volunteer may suggest a physician consultation.

The Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is looking for additional volunteers to provide this community service.  Retired nurses and individuals with medical experience are ideal volunteers for this program. Experienced volunteers are available to train anyone interested in learning how to take blood pressures for the Auxiliary.

For more information about volunteer opportunities, call the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary at 410-822-1000, ext. 5839. For more information about the blood pressure screening program, call 410-820-7778, ext. 135, Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to noon.