{"id":588639,"date":"2026-08-10T06:20:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T06:20:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/588639\/"},"modified":"2026-08-10T06:20:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T06:20:10","slug":"free-heart-and-hearing-health-checks-coming-to-portarlington-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/588639\/","title":{"rendered":"Free heart and hearing health checks coming to Portarlington this week"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Members of the public can have their blood pressure and pulse checked by the Irish Heart Foundation, with the initiative aimed at promoting better heart health and identifying people who may have undiagnosed hypertension, or high blood pressure.\n<\/p>\n

The checks are carried out by expert nurses, who will also provide lifestyle advice and information on ways people can maintain good heart health.<\/p>\n

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The service can also help identify atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat which can increase the risk of serious cardiovascular problems.\n<\/p>\n

The Irish Heart Foundation\u2019s Mobile Health Unit provides up to 10,000 free blood pressure checks around Ireland each year, with a particular focus on identifying people who may be unaware that they have high blood pressure.<\/p>\n

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Hidden Hearing will also have its Mobile Health Unit at the event, where free earwax checks and video otoscopy will be available to assess ear health.\n<\/p>\n

Both services will be available free of charge in Portarlington on Wednesday, with members of the public invited to attend without an appointment.\n<\/p>\n

SEE ALSO \u2013 Laois SFC: Draw made for Round 3 of the championship while IFC quarter finals predetermined<\/a>\n <\/p>\n