The Gates Volunteer Ambulance Service (GVAS) will begin a free weekly blood pressure clinic on Tuesday, June 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its Spencerport Station, 116 Lyell Avenue. The clinic will be offered every Tuesday during the same hours.
“Your blood pressure is one of the most important indicators of your personal health,” said Chief Melissa Geffert. “Everyone should know what his or her ‘numbers’ are and what they mean. The Gates Volunteer Ambulance Service is pleased to begin this regular weekly service for the convenience of those we serve in Spencerport.”
GVAS has been offering free weekly blood pressure clinics at its headquarters at 1001 Elmgrove Road and at the Gates Town Hall since 1993. Today, the clinics are staffed by current and past members including Elsie Glendenning, coordinator; and Cheddy Baker, Susan Galen, Mary Hartman, Nancy Mauro, David Quartley, Noel Schey, Judy Stone and Edward Verdouw.
“Although the blood pressure clinic is a regularly scheduled event every Tuesday, Spencerport residents should always feel free to stop by our station on Lyell Avenue any time to have their blood pressure taken,” said Chief Geffert.
GVAS and the Spencerport Volunteer Ambulance Service consolidated operations in 2014 to benefit the residents of both communities through improved service and response times.
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