Mini is Maximizing Her Health

Welcome to the next in a series of IAWH HerStories, featuring participants of the 2022 Self-Measured Blood Pressure (SMBP) hypertension control program. These stories are heart-warming and informative and are shared to inspire you as you travel along your health improvement journey. Meet Mini Murphy, a native of North Carolina who will not shy away from the commitment to the combination of healthy diet, physical activity, medication adherence, and improving her health literacy to manage her blood pressure and improve her overall health. Keep reading to learn more about her journey.

Q: Tell us about yourself. For example, where were you born, what you do for a living, your hobbies/interests/activities, how long have you lived where you live now? If you are not native to where you currently live, what brought you there?

A: I was born in rural NC, some 70+ years ago. I belong to the first demographic cohort know