BANGOR – High blood pressure can happen to anyone at any age. Those at risk include anyone with a family history of high blood pressure and those who smoke, are overweight, have little physical activity or have high amounts of stress.

Because uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to a stroke, heart attack, heart failure or kidney failure, Eastern Maine Medical Center and the Bangor Y have partnered to provide free blood pressure screenings to the Bangor community.

Anyone may attend the event, and a special invitation is made to those who may be experiencing symptoms of high blood pressure including, headaches, dizziness and blurred vision.

The screenings will be held 4:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, at the Bangor Y on Second Street, and 9-10 a.m. Sept. 29, at the Bangor Y on Hammond Street.

For more information about the screenings, call Alyssa Hanson, work-site wellness coordinator with EMMC, at 973-7089.