Hypertension Care Program supports the retention and continuum care of patients with high blood pressure and those who are at risk of developing it by providing: care follow-up, education, a blood pressure monitor (only if diagnosed with hypertension), and referrals to needed social services, to reduce patients’ health disparities and address their non-medical drivers of health. Participants will receive care coordination and 5 one-to-one education interventions.

Hypertension Care

TOPICS DISCUSSED IN CLASS

  • What is Hypertension, and blood pressure numbers

  • Medications and Hypertension Complications

  • Nutrition to Control Blood Pressure

  • The Importance of Physical Activity

  • Coping with the stress and Avoiding Smoking and Alcohol Intake

ELIGIBILITY

Patients of Project Vida Health Center diagnosed with hypertension 130/90, or at risk of developing hypertension, by the following conditions:

  • Diabetes

  • Hyperlipidemia

  • BMI 30+

  • 65+ years

  • Family History of Hypertension

  • Stress and tobacco usage/ alcohol >2 drinks a day

MORE INFORMATION

For more information or questions about the program or classes, please contact

  • Naftzger Clinic, 3612 Pera Ave., 79905: Abril Santiesteban (Chronic Care Program Coordinator), (915) 209-0137; or email a.santiesteban@pvida.net

  • Northeast Family Practice Clinic, 4875 Maxwell, 79904: Cinthyia Baca de Vela (Chronic Care Coordinator), (915) 465-1191, ext. 128; or email c.bacadevela@pvida.net.

  • Fernandez Clinic, 4304 Dyer, 79930: Elena Rogue (Chronic Care Coordinator), (915) 209-0281; or email e.fernandez@pvida.net

  • Montana Vista Clinic, 14900 Greg Dr., 799398, and La Clinica Guadalupana, 901 Ascencion, 79938; Viridiana Urrea (Chronic Care Coordinator), (915) 465-1191, ext. 475 or (915) 209-2440; email v.urrea@pvida.net.