The Team Up to Take Down High Blood Pressure initiative—focused on removing barriers to accurate blood pressure measurement and improving early diagnosis and treatment in partnership with healthcare providers in … Read more
On a Saturday in September, the Second Antioch Baptist Church Food Pantry in West Philadelphia became more than just a place to pick up groceries. It transformed into a vibrant … Read more
With high blood pressure affecting over a third of residents, a collaboration aims to break down barriers to care and save lives At least 33 percent of people in North … Read more
Over 40 healthcare professionals, community leaders and public health advocates gathered recently at Penn Medicine for the Edward S. Cooper M.D. Learning Collaborative, an inaugural event focused on addressing the … Read more
West Philadelphia’s Spectrum Health Services recently launched its Self-Measured Blood Pressure (SMBP) program as part of the Team Up to Take Down High Blood Pressure initiative, a collaboration of the … Read more
One in three people in Philadelphia, particularly in areas like West and Southwest Philadelphia, suffer from high blood pressure. Despite having no obvious symptoms, high blood pressure significantly increases the … Read more
NEWS ABOUT THE “TEAM UP TO TAKE DOWN HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE” INITIATIVE Temple Health joins citywide effort to tackle the silent killer | American Heart Association “Teaming Up to Take … Read more
On January 22, the American Heart Association (AHA) Greater Philadelphia staff and Penn Medicine volunteers joined forces with the dedicated team at Second Antioch Baptist Church Food Pantry in West … Read more
Initiative Kickoff at Second Baptist Church Food Pantry Penn Medicine and the Greater Philadelphia American Heart Association (AHA) launched a collaborative effort aimed at taking down the toll of high … Read more