Peñitas receives blood pressure testing station from Molina Healthcare Texas

PENITAS, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Molina Healthcare of Texas and the American Heart Association on Tuesday presented a blood pressure testing station to Proyecto Desarrollo Humano in Peñitas.

Funding for the blood pressure station was part of a recent $100,000 grant from The MolinaCares Accord, in collaboration with Molina Healthcare of Texas.

"Through the generous donor sponsorship by Molina Healthcare, we were able to put this machine in Proyecto Desarrollo Humano. They've donated more, and so we'll be putting 20 [more testing stations] throughout the state of Texas," said Melissa De La Garza, Community Impact Director, American Heart Association.

The Peñitas installation event will also feature a presentation on how to use the machine, as well as how to manage one's blood pressure. It will include tips and information on cardiovascular health and how to live healthier lives so as to improve health outcomes.

The station is available for community members to access during regular operating hours.

Proyecto Desarrollo Humano is located at 17617 Sabal Palm Dr.