top of page
BP.jpeg

The IAWH
Hypertension Control Program

Grand Rounds in the Community

Self-Measured Blood Pressure (SMBP) Monitoring 

Smoking Auntie
Older 1
pam-sharpe-yvGEvJUpMyM-unsplash
Fresh Salad
HIgh Blood Pressure
Kundalini Yoga Meditation

BE THE FIRST TO KNOW WHEN
ENROLLMENT OPENS

Thanks for subscribing!

Do you live in Virginia, Maryland or the District of Columbia?

Have you been diagnosed with high blood pressure (hypertension)?

Are you under the care of a primary care provider - doctor, nurse practitioner?

Would you like support and to learn how to better manage and control your blood pressure using technology you already own?

Are you ready to disrupt high blood pressure and take control of your health?

Do you have high blood pressure?

 

Are you aware of the impact that uncontrolled hypertension can have on your body - your brain?

Would you like to learn how to manage your blood pressure better from qualified health professionals?

Did you know that management of hypertension could also have a positive impact on other health conditions like high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, and overweight/obesity?

Would you like to join a community of support all striving for the same improved health outcomes?

Are you willing to invest time and effort in yourself?

Taking Control Newsletter

GOAL

Use Self-Measured Blood Pressure (SMBP) Monitoring to increase understanding of hypertension and its impact on health and to learn to manage the condition.

OBJECTIVES

By the conclusion of this program you will:

  • Have a better understanding of hypertension, causes, and methods of therapy for management and control.

  • Know how to properly take your own blood pressure with a home monitor.

  • Know how to use Bluetooth technology to record and share health information.

  • Improve your health and digital literacy.

  • Understand the role of diet/nutrition and physical activity in blood pressure management.

What's in it for You?

A Limited Number of Slots Available
July - December 2022

  • A better understanding of hypertension and how to control it.

  • A FREE Bluetooth enabled home blood pressure monitor.

  • Personal health coaching for one-on-one support.

  • Evidence-based presentations from expert clinicians and academics from the nation's leading institutions.

  • Small group support.

  • Improved health outcomes - wellness.

Yoga Session
Mindfulness Meditation.png

Get Centered

Omron Mobile.png
Digital Literacy.png

Go Mobile

Vegan Bowl
Plant-Based.png

Try Plant-Based

Virtual Meeting1.png
Learn from Experts.png

Evidence-Based Learning

High Five
Activities.png

Get Physical

The Speakers, Presenters, Experts, Resources

Riciardi.R_

Richard Ricciardi, Ph.D., CRNP, FAANP, FAAN, George Washington University, Mercy Health Clinic

Ashley G

Ashley Gearhardt, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psychology in the Clinical Science area at the University of Michigan

YCM2

Yvonne Commodore-Mensah, PhD, MHS, RN Assistant Professor Johns Hopkins School of Nursing

headshot Ferdinand, Keith

Keith C. Ferdinand, MD, FACC ,FAHA , FASPC, FNLA Gerald S. Berenson Endowed Chair in Preventive Cardiology Professor of Medicine, John W. Deming Department of Medicine Tulane University School of Medicine

Dr Patricia Davidson

Patricia Davidson, MD, FACP, Medical Internist and Cardiologist

Purnima

Purnima Sinha, Meditation Coach Healing with Stillness and Purpose Breathing Deep Relaxation Body Awareness

Dr. Theodore Watkins, Sr.

The Watkins Institute Healing from Inside Out

Dr. Yolandra Hancock

Dr. Yolandra Hancock George Washington University Milken School of Public Health Ask Dr. Yola

DF

Darrell Fogan Founder Metro Wellness Institute, inc. Assistant Coach, Women's Swimming and Diving, Howard University

Whitesell at Howard U

Peter Whitesell, MD., Medical Director Howard University Hospital Sleep Disorders Center (Pulmonologist)

Better Aguirre

Joyful Delicious Vegan, Life Without Heart Disease Author and Entrepreneur, Sherra Aguirre

Tracye M

The Ageless Vegan and By Any Greens Necessary, Tracye McQuirter, public health nutritionist, vegan activist, author, and speaker.

Columbus Batiste, MD

The Slave Food Project Kaiser Permanente

Cheryl

Cheryl Thompson, M.S.P.H. Co-Executive Director, IAWH

Janine image

Janine Payne, MPH Co-Executive Director, IAWH

Come On.

What are you waiting on. Join us.

bottom of page