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A shave, a haircut and a blood pressure check - Las Vegas Sun News
"Deandre Sansberry finishes cutting a customer’s hair when he notices there are no patrons waiting for him. The momentary lull gives the 48-year-old manager at Blade Masters the chance to do something not typically associated with a barbershop—get his blood pressure checked."
"Throughout the country, black-owned barbershops are being used for various forms of community outreach, whether it’s to promote literacy for youth or to encourage patrons to stay on top of their health. “The barbershop is the pillar of the black community,” said Amineh Harvey, health educator with the Southern Nevada Health District. “It’s a safe haven where men can gather and have open dialogue. They can talk about topics from A to Z.”
The health district recently launched its Barbershop Health Outreach Project to bring blood pressure checkups and cardiovascular education to the businesses. “This is a nonclinical setting and makes them feel more comfortable,” Harvey said.
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