A recent women’s health event hosted at West Philadelphia’s Second Antioch Baptist Church Food Pantry brought together women from across the community for an afternoon of education, conversation and wellness. Organized by Physicians for Advocacy and Community Engagement (PACE), Penn Medicine and the American Heart Association, the program focused on equipping women with the knowledge … Read more
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 West, Southwest and North Philadelphia—recently teamed up with Youth Empowerment for Advancement Hangout (YEAH Philly). YEAH Philly, a nonprofit serving teens and young adults impacted … 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 hub of health, connection and community empowerment. During the pantry’s regular distribution hours, residents were greeted not only by volunteers handing out food, but also by a team … 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 Philadelphia suffer from high blood pressure. But many don’t know it – that’s why hypertension is often called “the silent killer.” By age 55, three … 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 high prevalence of high blood pressure in Philadelphia. Hosted by Penn Medicine and the Greater Philadelphia American Heart Association (AHA), the event is part of … 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 American Heart Association and Penn Medicine. The collaboration aims to address the high prevalence of hypertension in West and Southwest Philadelphia over the next three … 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 risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other serious health issues. To tackle this pressing health concern, the Greater Philadelphia American Heart Association and Penn Medicine … Read more
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE RESOURCES What is High Blood Pressure? What are the Signs and Symptoms of High Blood Pressure? UPDATED – Blood Pressure Categories (English) UPDATED – Blood Pressure Categories (Spanish) GENERAL AHA RESOURCES Live Fierce Website – sponsored by Penn Medicine NEWS ABOUT THE “TEAM UP TO TAKE DOWN HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE” INITIATIVE How … 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 Philadelphia. Together, they stocked the pantry, distributed food and provided blood pressure screenings to the local community. This volunteer effort is part of a larger … 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 blood pressure in the community by removing barriers to accurate blood pressure measurement and helping people get earlier diagnosis and treatment in partnership with a … Read more