About the Program
The Forest Park Ministers Association, Hight Health, and JenCare Senior Medical Center Forest Park have partnered to deliver the Healthy Heart Ambassador Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program (HHA-BPSM).
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The HHA Program is a 4-month program to encourage self-monitoring and recording of blood pressure and heart-healthy eating.
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Individuals who meet the qualifications to enroll in the HHA-BPSM program will receive ongoing support from a Healthy Heart Ambassador.
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The individual will be encouraged to monitor and track their blood pressure and attend monthly Nutrition Education Seminars.
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A doctor’s referral is not required, but program participants will be encouraged to share their blood pressure measures with their providers.
8 Program Benefits
4-month Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program
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Reduce your risk for heart attack, stroke, or heart disease
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1:1 support through 10-minute consults and drop-ins
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Develop the habit of self-monitoring
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Lower or better manage your blood pressure
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Free gift cards and health items throughout the program
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*Free electronic blood pressure monitor, if qualified
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Priority registration to monthly nutrition education seminars
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Phone, email, and text access to your Program Facilitator
Program Partners
Hight Health
Forest Park Ministers Association
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JenCare Senior Medical Center Forest Park
3 Truths About High Blood Pressure
Black Adults
Black adults are 2x as likely as White adults to die from preventable heart disease.
Geography
A person's location may impact their access and awareness to available disease management resources.
Young People
High blood pressure doesn't just affect aging adults. Nearly 1 in 4 adults aged 20 to 44 have high blood pressure.
