Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring

Protect Your Health

The Y’s Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program teaches participants how to measure and track their blood pressure, eat healthier, and avoid high blood pressure triggers.

The program responds to a critical need in the community: High blood pressure affects 75 million Americans. The condition can lead to increased risk of heart disease and stroke – two leading causes of death in the US, and it is known as a “silent killer” because there typically are no warning signs or symptoms.

About the Program

This four-month VIRTUAL Y program is based on research that shows that the simple process of checking and recording blood pressure at least twice a month over four months may lower blood pressure. And, proper nutrition, particularly a reduction in sodium, can help lower diastolic and systolic blood pressure. The program is offered at no-cost, and while there is a fee for the blood pressure cuff, scholarships are available. 

What You'll Learn

Program participants learn how to properly self-monitor their blood pressure using a cuff.

They also receive:

• Bi-monthly nutrition education seminars on eating healthy, shopping and cooking, stopping hypertension, and reducing sodium
• Personalized support from trained Healthy Heart Ambassadors
• Ongoing encouragement through weekly emails, calls, and text messages

The program is designed to help participants meet specific goals:

• Reduced blood pressure
• Improved blood pressure management
• Increased awareness of triggers that spike blood pressure
• Enhanced knowledge of healthy eating habits 

Program Requirements:

To qualify for the program, participants must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be diagnosed with high blood pressure
• Not have atrial fibrillation or other arrhythmias
• Not be at risk for lymphedema

For more information:

Lisa Camp
Director of Community Health Integration Strategies 
518-583-9622 ext. 166
lisa.camp@srymca.org