HBP Control | National Kidney Foundation of Michigan

HBP Control: A Hypertension Self-Management Program

Do you have high blood pressure?

Do you want to learn ways to manage your blood pressure?

High blood pressure (also called hypertension) can damage your kidneys. It also raises your risk for heart disease, stroke, vision loss, and other health problems.

HBP Control is an 8-week workshop that meets once a week for 90 minutes. It is held in a small group and led by trained leaders. Each week, you will set simple, realistic goals to help improve your health. Before Week 1, an information session will be held to provide an overview of the class, walk through registration forms, cover Zoom basics needed to participate, and share helpful community resources.

The program is offered in person and online. Online requires device with internet access and camera.
Caregivers and support people are welcome to join.
HBP Control is offered mainly in English and is also available in Spanish.

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What it is:

Info session, plus 8 weekly sessions (90 minutes each)
Fun, interactive, small group workshop
Led by certified leaders
No cost to participate
You will get a free blood pressure monitor

Learn how to:

Monitor your blood pressure
Cope with stress
Make healthy food choices
Create a physical activity plan that works for you
Manage your medications
Keep personal action plans – and more

This workshop is for:

Adults living with high blood pressure (hypertension)
Caregivers and family members

Benefits to participating:

Increased connection to others
Lower systolic blood pressure
Better coping with stress
More fruits & vegetables in your diet

“Great instructors and class materials that can be referenced in the future. Learned how to challenge myself and commit to changes that will benefit my health.”

“I love this workshop. I wish I would’ve known this years ago. I’ve learned a lot about how to take care of my health.”

HBP Control Enrollment Form

Thank you for your interest in HBP Control. Please fill out the form and someone will reach out to you shortly regarding upcoming workshops.

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By submitting this form, you agree to be contacted by phone, email, and text message regarding this program or service.

The NKFM is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its programs. To request accommodation contact the PATH team at least ten days in advance at: 800-482-1455 or e-mail at PATHPrograms@nkfm.org.

Thank you to our HBP Control funders:

Administration for Community Living
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services