Health & Wellness
Libraries support health literacy by connecting individuals with health-related information and resources to promote greater well-being of our communities.
Information provided in databases should not substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.
Blood Pressure Monitor Kits
- Borrow Blood Pressure Monitor Kits This link opens in a new windowHaving high blood pressure (hypertension) increases your risk for heart disease and stroke. Hypertension usually has no symptoms, so you may not even realize your blood pressure is high. Taking your blood pressure daily from home is a proven way to monitor and control your blood pressure.
More Resources
- eLibrary This link opens in a new windowFind links to e-resources for everything: education, entertainment, and enrichment!
Always available online with your library account.
- Ready Resources: Health & Social Services This link opens in a new windowLinks to national agencies and community organizations helping with response and recovery.
- Georgia Memory Net This link opens in a new windowResources on Alzheimer’s and dementia, with support from the Georgia Department of Human Services.
- Grow with the Seed Library This link opens in a new windowGet seed packets, information about gardening, and inspiration for healthy eating.