CDC/ACPM Reducing Hypertension Among Priority Populations: Learning Collaborative Listening Session-CDC ACPM HTN Video

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The video featured several presentations from different organizations funded by the American College of Preventive Medicine. Each organization focused on different aspects of preventive medicine and hypertension management, with an emphasis on underserved populations. The University of Alabama Medical Center developed a program that aimed to improve hypertension control in African American males through self-monitoring blood pressure and lifestyle education. Henry Ford Health System implemented the Express Blood Pressure program, which provided intensive care and support to improve blood pressure control in high-risk individuals. Cook County Health System focused on reducing hypertension in African American men by providing education and access to resources. Lincoln Community Health Center aimed to improve blood pressure control through outreach, education, and social determinants of health support. Grady Health Systems focused on postpartum management and navigation support for women with hypertensive disorders during pregnancy.<br /><br />Common challenges faced by the organizations included engaging patients in self-monitoring blood pressure, addressing social determinants of health, and ensuring consistent follow-up and education in a timely manner. Despite challenges, the organizations reported successes in improving attendance at follow-up visits, connecting patients to community resources, and increasing patient satisfaction.<br /><br />Overall, the video highlighted the importance of a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach to preventive medicine and hypertension management, especially for underserved populations. The organizations showcased their innovative strategies and efforts to address the unique needs of their patient populations in order to improve hypertension control and overall health outcomes.

Keywords

preventive medicine

hypertension management

underserved populations

self-monitoring blood pressure

lifestyle education

high-risk individuals

education

social determinants of health

postpartum management

patient-centered approach

health outcomes