Are you one of the 85 million people in the United States who has high blood pressure?
Check. Change. Control. is a 12-week evidence-based-hypertension management program designed to empower participants to take ownership of their cardiovascular health. The program promotes regular blood pressure self-monitoring at home using proper techniques, individualized support and nutrition education by a Healthy Heart Ambassador. The goal is to reduce blood pressure, improve quality of life and reduce risk for developing a stroke, heart attack or heart failure.
Do you qualify?
YMCA membership is not required. You must be:
-18 years or older.
-Diagnosed with high blood pressure.
-Not have experience a recent cardiac event.
-Not have atrial fibrillation or other arrhythmias.
-Not risk for lymphedema.
New sessions are starting soon!
The program is set to launch in January 2018. Please attend one of the upcoming information sessions to learn more and register!
January 6 2p.m.
January 17 6:30 p.m.
January 25 6:30 p.m.
Thanks to a grant from Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, the program cost is only $25.00 per participant.
