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:

1. Dietary Approaches to Manage Hypertension
2. Reducing Sodium Intake
3. Shopping, Preparing and Cooking Food for Better Blood Pressure Management
4. Heart Healthy Eating for Life