BANNOCKBURN, Ill., May 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Omron
Healthcare, Inc., the number one brand recommended by doctors in
the home blood pressure category, announced today its donation of
300 blood pressure monitors worth more than $30,000 to the American
Society of Hypertension (ASH). The donation will be used by ASH to
provide free blood pressure screenings to high-risk, underserved
individuals across all New York boroughs, Long Island and northern
New Jersey.
“High blood pressure can lead to serious health problems like
heart attack and stroke, which is why it is important to get your
blood pressure checked regularly,” said Jim Li, Omron Healthcare’s
executive director, medical affairs. “We are thrilled to be able to
make a donation to the American Society of Hypertension that is
making a concerted effort to make people aware of these
issues.”
Complimentary blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol screenings
will be conducted at the New York Hilton & Towers for its
employees. There also will be additional screenings open to the
public in other areas of New York City.
About Omron Healthcare, Inc.Omron Healthcare, Inc.,
located in Bannockburn, IL, is the North and South American
sales and marketing office of Omron Healthcare Group, a leading
manufacturer and distributor of blood pressure monitors for home
use. With more than 100 million monitors sold worldwide to date,
Omron Healthcare Group was the first to introduce manual and
digital blood pressure monitors into the home healthcare market.
Omron Healthcare offers innovative products and medical devices for
use in sites ranging from hospitals to the home in the blood
pressure monitoring, fitness diagnostics, thermometry, and
respiratory categories. Omron Healthcare markets clinically proven
products that provide accurate health information to consumers and
physicians and support positive lifestyle changes and health
improvement. For more information, visit ‘/>”/>
