We believe that access to proper nutrition, that is balanced and culturally appropriate, is a basic human right. We strive to alleviate barriers to accessing health care services and recognize the important role health plays physically, mentally, and financially.
What we do:
What is the Mid-MO Self Management of Blood Pressure Program?
The Mid-MO SMBP is facilitating the Healthy Heart Ambassador Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program (HHA-BPSM) in Boone and Cole counties.
This program:
- Is evidence-based, lasting four months for each enrolled participant
- Includes 10-minute consultations with a program facilitator during drop-in office hours
- Provides weekly check-ins from the program facilitator by phone, email, or text, and monthly nutrition education seminars.
- Invites participants to attend two personalized consultations per month (office hours) as well as monthly nutrition education seminars.
HHA-BPSM-trained program facilitators work with participants under the supervision of an HHA-BPSM trained manager and overall program coordinator.
Nutrition Education Seminars included within this program are:
- Dietary Approaches to Manage Hypertension
- Reducing Sodium Intake
- Shopping, Preparing and Cooking Food for Better Blood Pressure Management
- Heart Healthy Eating for Life
SMBP Sites in Boone and Cole County
| Site | Site Address | Site Manager | Trained Facilitator | How to Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aging Best | 201 W. Broadway, Suite 1-E. Columbia, MO | Melissa Schulte | Linda Kolostov, Georgia Anderson | Email Melissa at: mschulte@agingbest.org |
| Building Community Bridges | 213 E. Ashley, Jefferson City, MO 65109 | Sarah Eber | Tawanda Edwards, Joshua Dunne | Talk to Tawanda or Joshua during food distributions |
| Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri | 1015 Edmonds Street Jefferson City, MO 65109 | Lori Stoll, Diane Elam | Margie Lubbert, Jane Frank, Sharron Parker | email: info@cccnmo.org, or call: 573-635-7719 |
| El Puente Hispanic Ministry | 2709 Industrial Dr. Ste B Jefferson City, MO 65109 | Cristhia Castro | Jane Frank | email: info@elpuentemo.org, call: 573-680-8692 |
Upcoming Events
There are no upcoming events.
SMBP News:
Mid-Missouri Self-Management of Blood Pressure program hosts second trainee session, expands to more sites
Mid-Missouri Self Measurement of Blood Pressure program launches with locations and facilitators ready to onboard clients
New CCCNMO program to improve community health by addressing self-management of blood pressure in hypertensive clients
Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri
Main Phone Line:
573-635-7719
JEFFERSON CITY
1015 Edmonds Street
Jefferson City, MO 65109
COLUMBIA
1240 E. Brown School Rd.
Columbia, MO 65202
SEDALIA
421 West 3rd Street
Sedalia, Missouri 65301
Diocese of Jefferson City
Chancery Offices
2207 West Main Street
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Phone: (573) 635-9127
diojeffcity.org