Surgeon General’s Call to Action on Hypertension
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Sample Social Media Messages
- @Womenshealth is now accepting Champion submissions for OWH Self-Measured Blood Pressure Program (SMBP). For more information, visit: https://go.usa.gov/xMVYX #SMBP
- Is your organization working to improve #bloodpressure control? If so, apply to be a OWH Self-Measured Blood Pressure (SMBP) Champion. Check out the informational webinar and get answers to your questions here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yi_gY24tOOY&t=5s. #SMBP
- If your organization is committed to reducing hypertension in women, @Womenshealth Self-Measured Blood Pressure Program (SMBP) is now accepting Champion applications! If you missed the informational webinar, check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yi_gY24tOOY&t=5s. #SMBP
SMBP Program Informational Webinar
OWH hosted several information sessions for organizations to learn more about the SMBP Program. If you missed a webinar session, you can watch it via the link below:
OWH Heart Health Resources
For most women, high blood pressure can be controlled through lifestyle changes such as reducing salt intake, increasing physical activity, and managing stress in healthy ways. Your health care provider and local health department may have resources to help you develop your personalized plan to lower and maintain a healthy blood pressure. We also have tips to help you on your journey to a healthier heart!
Champion Resources
- High Blood Pressure
- How Do Blood Pressure Medicine Work?
- Move Your Way
- Million Hearts
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
- High Blood Pressure Education
- DASH Healthy Eating Plan
- Quiz: Sodium 101: Put Your Sodium Smarts to the Test
- Medicaid Agencies By State (to learn more about blood pressure cuff benefits)
- American Heart Association