Chronic Conditions- Hypertension Resources

Providing Support for Patients Diagnosed with Hypertension: September 13, 2017
Presenter(s):
Tiana Wyrick, RN, BSN
Program Manager, Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Bureau of Community Chronic Disease Prevention Kristine Mesler, RN, MPA
Director, Bureau of Women, Infant and Adolescent Health

Professional Resources

• NHLBI Online Catalog

Patients Community Based Resources

• Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs: Contact Celest Harp

Resources for Contraception and Hypertension During Pregnancy

• Contraceptive Counseling and Resources
  • The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  • US Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use
  • Summary Chart of U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use
  • Reproductive Health
• Hypertension During Pregnancy
  • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Publications and Resources
  • High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy

Patient Educational Resources

• Million Hearts Tools
• American Heart Association
• YMCA: Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program
• Physical Activity
• Birth Control
• Planning for Pregnancy