6-week wellness program focuses on heart knowledge, hypertension; register by Sept. 5

The Center for Healthy Living (CHL) on Purdue’s West Lafayette campus is offering a six-week Healthy Boiler wellness program called Heart Knowledge. The program — designed for individuals with high blood pressure — meets from noon to 1 p.m. ET each Monday from Sept. 18 through Oct. 23.  

Lindsay Bloom, health coach at Purdue Fort Wayne, and Megan Shidler, registered dietitian at the CHL will present the program, which includes weekly Zoom sessions and one-on-one health coaching sessions. The coaching sessions will be scheduled with participants prior to the program’s start date, at mid-point and at the program’s conclusion.

“Having high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) significantly increases your risk for serious health conditions, including heart attack and stroke.” Bloom said. “It is important to know what your blood pressure is and make healthy lifestyle changes now to reduce health risks associated with hypertension. Measuring and reporting blood pressures is an important piece of the overall program, and participants will receive a blood pressure cuff.” 

The workshop supports the Healthy Boiler Program’s physical health pillar.

Those interested in attending should register by Sept. 5 via the Healthy Boiler Portal.

A registration link can be found under the “Healthy Boiler Workshops” section on the portal’s homepage. Hover over “Heart Knowledge” and hit “Submit” to register. 

Learn even more about blood pressure

Additionally, more information about blood pressure is available via the Healthy Boiler Portal. The portal’s “University” section offers several blood pressure courses to help increase knowledge about blood pressure/hypertension. Courses include: 

• Blood Pressure Monitoring at Home
• Diagnosing Hypertension
• Hypertension and the Body
• Hypertension Overview
• Supporting Healthy Blood Pressure