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website: www.rentonwa.gov
City of Renton - 1055 South Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
June 11, 2013
For more information contact:
Erik Wallgren, Deputy Chief, Renton Fire & Emergency Services 425-430-7084
Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator 425-430-6569
Renton Fire & Emergency Services Receives $1,000 Heart Month Grant
Fraternal Order of Eagles Donates Funds to Support City Program
RENTON: During the month of February the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Departmen t, along with
UW/Valley Medical Center, holds their annual “Heart Month” community outreach program throughout the
city. The campaign is designed to increase public awareness about heart health and related cardiovascular
conditions. Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke and high blood pressure, continue to be our nation’s
number one killer.
In support of the program, Renton Fire & Emergency Services received a donation of $1,000 from the Fraternal
Order of Eagles #1722. The grant was used to purchase supplies for the Renton Heart Month campaign, which
will allow Fire Department crews to test nearly 2,000 residents of the greater Renton community.
Since the Renton Heart Month campaign began eight years ago, over 49,000 residents of the Renton
community have been tested for high blood pressure and high blood sugar. Test results revealed that 2,312
individuals were at a dangerous level for blood pressure, and 661 had elevated blood sugar levels. Of
significant importance in 2013, Renton Fire & Emergency Services crews tested two six-year-old children, who
were found to have elevated blood sugar levels. By detecting the elevated blood sugar early, these children
can expect to live a long and productive life.
Renton Fire & Emergency Services provides free blood pressure and blood sugar checks year -round at fire
stations throughout the city. Residents are encouraged to visit their local fire station to have their blood
pressure and blood sugar checked free of charge.
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