A PHARMACY has launched a new self-service health check facility.
Rowlands Pharmacy in Prescot has opened its new SiSU Health Station, which provides health insights in minutes.
The launch event saw the local community invited along to test the machine out for themselves.
The new SiSU Health gives the community access to the innovative health resource.
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The station is a class IIa medical device that provides a quick and free, self-service health check in minutes. It offers measurements such as blood pressure, heart rate, and body fat percentage, monitoring heart health and assessing the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.
The launch event on Monday, September 25) saw the community and local businesses invited to the pharmacy on Eccleston Street, where they were able to check out the SiSU station, have a blood-pressure check and even a seasonal flu jab.
The branch’s dedicated team were also on hand to answer any health-related queries.
Soura Al Khafaji, regional manager, at Rowlands Prescot, said: “Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally, yet many individuals don’t consider monitoring their heart health until they develop issues.
"At Rowlands, we want to support our local communities by encouraging everyone to take care of their wellbeing and look to pre-emptive care as a method of disease prevention, which is why we are proud to introduce such a valuable, free health check service.”
By launching this new service, Rowlands aims to boost awareness about cardiovascular diseases and the importance of regular health check-ups. This innovative new SiSU health device empowers community members to preventatively monitor their health, marking a significant milestone in local healthcare accessibility.
Kath Mok, pharmacist manager, added: “We are thrilled to introduce the SiSU Health machine to our community. With this innovative device, we can efficiently provide health checks to a broad audience, prioritising the wellbeing of our customers. Additionally, the device’s precision and accuracy will ensure that our customers receive a reliable health assessment with our pharmacy team on hand to discuss results and steps towards improving overall health.”
The new SiSU Health Station is now available for use at Rowlands Pharmacy,42, Eccleston Street, Prescot, L34 5QH.
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