{"id":643,"date":"2026-08-18T14:15:44","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T14:15:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/southside\/?page_id=643"},"modified":"2026-08-18T14:16:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T14:16:16","slug":"643-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/southside\/643-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardiovascular Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-644 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/129\/website-SMBP-1.jpg\" alt=\"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. 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