Sample Reminder Letter

Dear _______________:

As you know, your blood pressure seemed to be high at our recent blood pressure screening. At that time, we asked you to contact your doctor for further evaluation, and I gave you a return card and a self-addressed, stamped envelope for your use in informing me of the date of your appointment with your doctor. To date, I have not received this card from you.

High blood pressure can be treated easily and effectively. We want blood pressure screening to be an effective means for preventing heart disease and stroke for as many people as possible.

I am writing to you today to find out if you have seen your doctor. Enclosed is another return card for your reply. If you have not yet seen your doctor, I hope this letter will remind you that it is important to your health to follow up on your test as advised.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Medical Director
Blood Pressure Screening Program

Enclosure

Source: Adapted from American Heart Association, New York City Affiliate.