HIN Health Action e-Bulletin

Plan for National High Blood Pressure Education Month 2007

May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month. This year’s theme is adherence to treatment. Why is adherence so important? It is linked to better blood pressure control.

Check out the Web site at http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/nhbpep_kit/index.htm and the sections below for ways to promote high blood pressure prevention and control activities during National High Blood Pressure Education Month and beyond.

Get Started with the Online Planning Kit

The online planning kit is now available and contains the information and tools you need to plan and implement your National High Blood Pressure Education Month activity. There are lots of ideas and materials to use during May and throughout the year.

Follow this link to access the online planning kit http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/nhbpep_kit/kit.htm.

Find the Section that Helps You the Most

The National High Blood Pressure Education Month Web site has something for everybody! Take a look at activities for the following groups:

1. Physicians and primary care professionals – don’t miss the tips for clinicians to improve adherence in patients
2. Community groups
3. Religious congregations
4. Individuals – NEW section