Healthy Heart Ambassador Program

The Healthy Heart Ambassador Blood Pressure Self Monitoring (HHA-BPSM) program is a four-month CDC-approved lifestyle change program for people with hypertension. Its goal is to control high blood pressure.

Program Structure

The Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring program is a four-month program that includes ten-minute consultations with a program facilitator during drop-in office hours, weekly check-ins from the program facilitator by phone, email, or text, and monthly nutrition education seminars. Program participants are asked to attend two personalized consultations per month (office hours) as well as the monthly nutrition education seminars.

How you can benefit from this program

• Joining the HHA-BPSM program is an investment in your health and a commitment to reducing your risk for heart attack or stroke.
• You will get valuable support to help you develop the habit of self-monitoring to lower or better manage your blood pressure.
• The program fee ensures the program is sustainable and can benefit others who have high blood pressure.

Participant Eligibility Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old or older
• Been diagnosed with high blood pressure and/or are on antihypertensive medication
• Not have experienced a recent (within the last 12 months) cardiac event
• Not have atrial fibrillation or other arrhythmias
• Not have or at risk for lymphedema

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Self-Referral Form

If you are interested in joining a HHA-BPSM program, please fill out this self-referral form.