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Published: April 20, 2023

High blood pressure led to blindness at birth of first child

Past BetterU participant will share her story at the Dutchess-Ulster Heart Walk on April 29
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Jeanette Rodriguez

Jeanette Rodriguez’ blood pressure was so high when she gave birth to her first child that it temporarily took away her sight. Now the mother of three, she was a member of the American Heart Association’s BetterU program in the fall of 2022. Rodriguez will share her story at the Dutchess-Ulster Heart Walk on Saturday, April 29, on the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park. To be part of the event, or to donate, visit: DutchessUlsterHeartWalk.org.

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Jeanette Rodriguez

Jeanette Rodriguez

Jeanette Rodriguez’ blood pressure was so high when she gave birth to her first child that it temporarily took away her sight. Now the mother of three, she was a member of the American Heart Association’s BetterU program in the fall of 2022. Rodriguez will share her story at the Dutchess-Ulster Heart Walk on Saturday, April 29, on the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park. To be part of the event, or to donate, visit: DutchessUlsterHeartWalk.org.


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