[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 62 (Tuesday, April 29, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E621]
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           RECOGNIZING THE AMERICAN MEDICAL GROUP FOUNDATION

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                          HON. JAMES P. MORAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 29, 2014

  Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the American 
Medical Group Foundation, based in Alexandria, Virginia, for hosting 
the first ever Measure Up/Pressure DownTM National Day of 
Action: Roll Up Your Sleeves! on May 15, 2014. On this day, medical 
groups, health systems, partners, and sponsors across the nation will 
take one ``action'' to improve blood pressure control in their 
communities. The services will range from free blood pressure 
screenings and patient education, to employee brown bag lunches and 
media outreach.
  The Measure Up/Pressure DownTM initiative is a national 
campaign that raises awareness and control of blood pressure by working 
with more than 150 medical groups and health systems, partner 
organizations, and sponsors. High blood pressure (hypertension) is one 
of the biggest risk factors for heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, 
and diabetes complications. Nearly one out of three American adults has 
high blood pressure. Yet out of these 68 million people, only half have 
the condition under control.
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize the American Medical Group 
Foundation's contributions to healthier communities, applaud their 
national day of action, and ask that my colleagues and their staffs 
consider taking part in this important event.

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