SAVES LIVES. FREE. 100% CONFIDENTIAL
FOR ALL NYC FIRST RESPONDERS
TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE MOUNT SINAI CARDIOLOGY TEAM, IN PERSON OR ON-LINE (VIRTUAL), CALL 347 252 6516. APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT 347-252-6516 FOR ALL NYC FIRST RESPONDERS THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.
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The Fire Fighters BP program was created in 2017 in response to the high number of premature deaths from stroke and heart attack among Fire Fighters. According to 20 years of OSHA data, heart attack in firefighters is the number one cause of line of duty deaths nationwide. And likely many more in the retired responder community.
The NYC First Responders BP program exists to identify untreated or inadequately treated high blood pressure — the number one killer of first responders while on duty — and connects the NYC First Responders with the Mount Sinai Cardiology Team as needed to provide the best possible testing, monitorin and care. And it’s free.
Most importantly, the program provides on-going monitoring so you will never develop high BP without being aware of it. Otherwise, you might have high BP for decades and never realize it.
You no longer have to prematurely lose your life or be seriously harmed by preventable cardiac & vascular HTN disease.
The NYC First Responders BP program brings the Mount Sinai Cardiology (MSW) Team directly you. No one in the middle.
You receive a WIRELESS BP cuff from your Union, MSW OR you can purchase any basic wireless BP cuff on your own You measure your pressure once weekly. Mt. Sinai cardiology gets your measurements as they happen. 100% private and HIPPA protected. In this way, your blood pressure cannot creep up over years without your awareness during your entire career. Start young and continue hroughout your carraer
The goal of the NYC First Responders BP program is to identify, manage and, most importantly, prevent elevated blood pressure (HTN or Hypertension) over years (and even decades) to reduce the onset of preventable heart disease and stroke. With 100% confidentially.
You will receive CONFIDENTIAL follow up medical recommendations from the Mt. Sinai cardiology team and/or your own medical doctor.
You are also encouraged to contact your own doctor with any questions or concerns as you continue to self-monitor your blood pressure each year.
Thank you,
Dave Ores, MD President & Founder, HPFR, Inc.*
*Hypertension Prevention for First Responders (HPFR, Inc.) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the early diagnosis and treatment of high blood pressure in NYC first responders.
Thank you and stay healthy!
