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Heart Health Plus

Florida Department of Health in Madison County

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The Florida Department of Heath Madison works with community partners to implement evidence-based interventions through the Heart Health Plus Program. Activities including Healthy Heart Ambassadors Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program, community health screenings, and process referrals to diabetes, tobacco cessation, and other health and social service programs.

Blood Pressure self-monitoring classes are conducted by a trained Health Educator, and Registered Dietitian. The program offers health education centered around nutrition, lifestyle changes, and blood pressure management.

Participants must enroll and complete the 12-week program.

  • Participants must be clinically diagnosed with hypertension
  • Participants will receive free self-monitoring blood pressure machine and much more

Program benefits:

  • No Cost
  • Investment in your health
  • Reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke
  • Support to develop the habit of self-monitoring
  • Better management of your blood pressure

For more information or to register for the Healthy Heart Ambassadors Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program, contact Jessica Long, Senior LPN at 850-601-6155.