Duquesne University’s Center for Integrative Health, in partnership with the Carnegie Library in Hazelwood and the American Heart Association, is proud to offer Hazelwood residents the opportunity to attend a free, in-person Self-Monitoring Blood Pressure Program. Sponsored by the American Heart Association, the Self-Monitoring Blood Pressure Program is an evidence-based hypertension management program which introduces at-home monitoring and tracking as key features to improve high blood pressure, physical activity, nutrition, and weight loss. Participants receive weekly incentives, including a free blood pressure monitor.
Key Features of the Program:
- Facilitated by Pharmacists and Fifth-Year Students
- Free five week program focused on personal goals toward better health
- Opportunity and tools for self-monitoring and tracking progress
- Receipt of an at-home blood pressure monitor
- Incentives throughout the program
Participants must be 18+ years old and attend all 5 sessions: Thursdays, April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7.
Register by contacting Shannon Shaffer, Manager of Community Health Initiatives, 412-396-1749 or shaffers3@duq.edu OR Vanessa Vought, Community Health Program Coordinator, 412-254-6056 or voughtv@duq.edu
