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Strategies for Hypertension Management

Resources for Clinics - Self-Measured Blood Pressure (SMBP) Resources

• National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) - Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring (SMBP) Implementation Toolkit (Toolkit, English)
• American Medical Association - Seven-Step Self-Measured Blood Pressure Quick Guide for Clinics
• American Heart Association - SMBP Patient Training Checklist – Target: BP
• Million Hearts - Hypertension Control Change Package
• Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring at Home: A Joint Policy Statement from the American Heart Association and American Medical Association (AHA Journals)
• American Medical Association - CPT Codes for Self-Measured Blood Pressure 7-Step SMBP Quick Guide: Coding

Resources for Patients - Self-Measured Blood Pressure (SMBP) Resources

• Minnesota Department of Health High Blood Pressure - About High Blood Pressure
• American Heart Association - Home Blood Pressure Monitoring
• Validated Blood Pressure Monitors
  • Validated Device Listing - American Medical Association Validate BP
  • Validated Blood Pressure Monitors - Stride BP

Clinic Tools to Support a Healthy Lifestyle

• Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers
• American Academy of Physician’s Assistants Shared Medical Appointments (AAPA)
• Supporting Social Service and Health Care Partnerships - Address Health-Related Social Needs (CHCS)

Patient Resources to Support a Healthy Lifestyle

• Everyday Actions to Address Hypertension - Mayo Clinic 10 ways to control high blood pressure without medication
• American Heart Association – Life's Essential 8
• Strengthening the connection between healthcare organizations and hunger relief initiatives - SNAP Rx (Hunger Solutions)
• Eat better, move more and live healthier lives -PowerUp (HealthPartners)
• Global health initiative overseen by the American College of Sports Medicine that connects healthcare providers with physical activity resources for patients Exercise is Medicine
• Programs and resources to prevent and reduce tobacco use: Tobacco Prevention and Control Initiatives (MDH)
• Tools and tips to help you - Quit Smoking (HHS)
• MDH - What is a Drink of Alcohol?
• Immediate and long-term health effects of misusing alcohol, tobacco and other drugs Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
• The American Heart Association - Stress Management (AMA)
• 7 ways to reduce stress and keep blood pressure down - Harvard Health