Cardiovascular Programs

Infographic on the Self-monitoring Blood Pressure Program with requirements and benefits. Benefits include Learn proper techniques for taking blood pressure, Measure and track blood pressure at home to manage and lower blood pressure, Support from trained program coaches. Requirements are: Must be a resident of Danville, Pittsylvania County, Halifax, Mecklenburg, or Brunswick County. Be at least 18 years of age or older, Been diagnosed with high blood pressure and/or are on blood pressure medication, Have not experienced a recent cardiac event (within the last 12 months), Do not have atrial fibrillation or other arrythmias, Do not have or are not at risk for lymphedema (fluid build up).If you are interested in the self-monitoring blood pressure program, administered by our Cardiovascular Community Health Workers (CHWs), please contact Ismail Lane at ismail.lane@vdh.virginia.gov or by phone at (434) 770-1190.