May is Blood Pressure Awareness Month and we are honored to announce our elevated partnership with the American Heart Association - Wisconsin and the launch of our Blood Pressure Hub at the Foundation for Black Women's Wellness Center! Now you can: 1. Utilize the Blood Pressure Hub at any Project Live Well class. 2. Take advantage of the Hub with the holistic support of your FFBWW Community Health Worker. 3. Contact programs@ffbww.org to check-out a take-home blood pressure kit for regular self-monitoring. Heart health is Black women's health! With heart disease still the #1 threat to Black women we have committed over 17 years to making prevention, education and awareness accessible and actionable. To check-out your own blood pressure kit, contact programs@ffbww.org today! #theffbww #wellblackwomen #hearthealth (fb)

Particulate Matter—or PM—is a mix of tiny solid and liquid particles floating in the air we breathe. They’re so small, we often can’t see them—but they can seriously impact our health. You’ll hear terms like PM1, PM2.5, and PM10—those numbers refer to the size of the particles in micrometers. The smaller the number, the deeper they can travel into our lungs (and even our bloodstream). Where does PM come from? *Dust *Pollen *Mold *Wildfire smoke *Cigarette smoke *Car exhaust *Construction & demolition Even everyday air can carry harmful particles—especially in certain neighborhoods. That’s why knowing about PM matters. (fb)