High Blood Pressure
Are you ready to improve your heart health? If you have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or have (or are at risk for) heart disease, starting with some simple lifestyle changes can make a big impact.
Blood Pressure Basics Class 1: Understanding Heart Disease and High Blood Pressure
COST $0
WHO CAN ATTEND Members
Must pre-register
This is part of a 3-part workshop. This class is required before taking either class 2 or 3.
- Understanding heart disease
- Steps to managing high blood pressure
- How to recognize the difference between systolic and diastolic measurements
- Identifying causes, risks and warning signs
- Importance of medication adherence
- Myths & Facts
Blood Pressure Basics Class 2: Eating for a Healthy Heart
COST $0
WHO CAN ATTEND Members
Must pre-register
This is part of a 3-part workshop. Class 1 is required before taking this class.
- Dietary choices and their impact on high blood pressure
- Heart healthy food options
- Cholesterol types and their relevance to heart health
- Sodium reduction and balanced nutrition
Blood Pressure Basics Class 3: Moving More & Stressing Less for Heart Health
COST $0
WHO CAN ATTEND Members
Must pre-register
This is part of a 3-part workshop. Class 1 is required before taking this class.
- Identifying various physical activity conducive to heart health
- Solutions to overcome obstacles related to physical activity
- Utilizing stress management techniques to prevent hypertension
- Actions plans and strategies for self-monitoring progress
Heart Health (High Blood Pressure)
COST $0
WHO CAN ATTEND Members and non-members*
Must pre-register
This 2.5 hour class is taught by a Registered Dietitian and Clinical Pharmacist. The focus is on healthy eating and medication management for:
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Heart Failure
- Cholesterol Issues
- General Heart Health