Blood Pressure Program
Blood Pressure Self Monitoring Program is now available ONLINE!
According to the American Heart Association, nearly 80 million adults in the United States have high blood pressure. Less than half have it under control. High blood pressure is a key, modifiable, risk factor for both heart disease and stroke. The CDC states that people with hypertension might be at an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
The YMCA’s four month Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program helps participants reduce their blood pressure and develop healthier eating habits. Working with trained Healthy Heart Ambassadors, participants will learn to properly take their own blood pressure at home and how to make healthy nutrition changes to help lower their blood pressure.
LOCATIONS:
Horn Family YMCA
4901 Indian School Rd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
McLeod Family YMCA
12500 Comanche Rd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87111
Online via Zoom
ELIGIBITY:
Participants must meet the following criteria to enroll:
- Have been told they have high blood pressure (hypertension)
- Cannot have had a cardiac event in the last 12 months
- Age 18+
- Commit to 4 month program
OFFICE HOURS:
Participants in the Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program meet with a Healthy Heart Ambassador twice a month either in-person or online via Zoom to have their blood pressure checked and to receive one-on-one support. The Y offers in-person office hours at the Horn Family YMCA and the McLeod Family YMCA by appointment.
Horn Family YMCA
By Appointment
McLeod Family YMCA
By appointment
NUTRITION SEMINARS:
Join our online Zoom sessions from the comfort of your own home and learn all about good nutrition and ways to reduce your blood pressure through diet. The Nutrition Seminars are open to EVERYONE who wants to attend. Enrollment in the Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program is not required. To register for the online Nutrition Seminars, please send an email to: bloodpressureymca@gmail.com.
MONTHLY SEMINAR SCHEDULE:
1st Wednesday of the Month: 12 PM – 1 PM
2nd Tuesday of the Month: 7 PM – 8 PM
3rd Thursday of the Month: 12 PM – 1 PM
PROGRAM FEES:
$45 Without Digital Blood Pressure Monitor
$75 With Digital Blood Pressure Monitor
Nutrition Seminars – July to October
Nutrition Seminars – March to June
CONTACT US
For questions or info, please contact:
Sara Ukeiley
Director, Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program
(505) 595-1515 x4103
bloodpressureymca@gmail.com
