Affinity Federal Credit Union Denville & Dover Branches Offer Free Blood Pressure Screenings For Heart Month

Contact: Ann T. Willets, Utopia Communications, Inc.
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Denville & Dover, NJ (Monday, February 6, 2012) – In partnership with Saint Clare’s Health System, the Denville and Dover branches of Affinity Federal Credit Union will be hosting free blood pressure screenings.

According to the American Heart Association, consumers should arm themselves with the knowledge they need to stay healthy. By knowing your blood pressure numbers, you are protecting yourself and those you love from the “silent killer’s” serious consequences.

“As a community-centered financial organization, we’re delighted to partner with Saint Clare’s to provide our members, their employees and our community with this important service during National Heart Month,” said Donna LoStocco, senior vice president, member experience at Affinity Federal Credit Union. 

Screenings will be held at the Denville Branch, located at Saint Clare’s Hospital, 25 Pocono Road, Denville, NJ on:

• February 7, 16, 22 and 23 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon and 1 to 3:00 p.m.  Please note that screenings will end at 2:30 p.m. on February 16.

Screenings will be held at the Dover Branch, located at Saint Clare’s Hospital, 400 West Blackwell Street, Dover, NJ on:

• February 8 and 15 from 10 a.m. to Noon and 1 to 3 p.m.

About Saint Clare’s:

Saint Clare’s Health System, which has served the healthcare needs of northwestern New Jersey residents since 1895, is the region’s premier provider of community-based healthcare and behavioral health services.  Saint Clare’s operates hospitals in Boonton Township, Denville, Dover and Sussex Borough and other facilities located throughout Morris and Sussex counties. 

Saint Clare’s is part of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI), a national nonprofit health organization with headquarters in Denver, Colorado. The faith-based system operates in 19 states and includes 73 hospitals; 40 long-term care, assisted- and residential-living facilities; two community health-services organizations; and home health agencies.

About Affinity Federal Credit Union:

Affinity Federal Credit Union, New Jersey’s largest credit union, is a member-owned, not-for-profit, full-service financial institution with 17 branches throughout New Jersey with more than 135,000 members from more than 2,000 businesses and organizations and total assets in excess of $2 billion.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, Affinity Federal Credit Union has been offering superior financial services with a member-oriented focus since 1935. For more information, visit www.affinityfcu.org. 

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