Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring

One in three American adults has high blood pressure, which puts them at heightened risk of stroke and heart disease, two of the leading causes of death in the U.S.

In response to this critical health care issue, the YMCA offers its Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program, an evidence-based program that features personalized support as participants develop the habit of monitoring their blood pressure. Research shows that the process of recording blood pressure at least twice a month over a period of four months has been shown to lower blood pressure in many people with high blood pressure.

Participants work with trained Healthy Heart Ambassadors for the duration of the four-month program

Participants will:

• Take and record their blood pressure at least two times per month
• Attend two consultations a month with a Healthy Heart Ambassador
• Attend monthly nutrition education seminars

To qualify, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Be diagnosed with high blood pressure
• Not have experienced a recent cardiac event
• Not have atrial fibrillation or other arrhythmias
• Not be at risk for lymphedema

Register here

Upon registering, you will be contacted by email to complete in-person enrollment to obtain initial blood pressure measurement and complete authorization paperwork.

Questions? contact Sandi Rodier at srodier@ymcaulster.org or 845-338-3810 ext. 123