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Rotary Stroke Awareness in Barnsley |
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Written by Philip Thompson, RC Barnsley Rockley
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Tuesday, 19 May 2009 |
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 Barnsley Rockley Rotary club held their fourth annual Health Awareness day in the Alhambra shopping mall last Saturday. Local GP Dr Prakash Kakoty, the president of the club, with a team of doctors and practice nurses offered free blood pressure tests to the Saturday morning shoppers. 280 people were tested of whom 19 were referred to their respective GP's.
This compares with last year's 300 tests of which 11 had high values but were already under treatment and 1 referral to a GP. In spite of this apparent increase in the number with high blood pressures over one year, the overall trend is for a healthier Barnsley and a growing awareness of the importance of regular check ups. |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 16 May 2009 )
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RC Market Rasen Soil Delivery! |
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Written by David Mason, RC Market Rasen
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Saturday, 16 May 2009 |
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Following the success of the Environmental Award with Yarborough School, RC Market Rasen's relationship goes from strength to strength. The picture shows Rotarians delivering large bags of soil for the newly created raised bed garden. More photos of Rotarians and pupils levelling the soil out and more detailed report to follow. |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 16 May 2009 )
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Rotary Stroke Awareness Campaign Hits Doncaster |
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Written by John Chapman (Doncaster St Leger)
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Friday, 15 May 2009 |
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 The Rotary Know Your Blood Pressure campaign 2009 saw over 400 Rotary clubs taking to high streets throughout the country to take the public’s blood pressure.
On average almost 14,000 people step up to have their blood pressure taken during this annual campaign with just under 3,000 being advised to see their GP for more tests and a further 196 urged to seek medical advice immediately. It’s fair to say that over the last 7 years, this event has prevented thousands of people suffering the sometimes fatal and often disabling consequences of a stroke. |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 16 May 2009 )
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