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Pride 2021 Plume People We asked Plume staff what they are doing to take care this Pride and here’s what they shared. Get to know some of our amazing LGBTQIA+
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In order to provide healthcare services to you and give you medically appropriate care, we are required to get a recent blood pressure reading. You can get your blood pressure read for free at many pharmacies, go to your primary care doctor, or you may purchase a blood pressure cuff online.
