6-week wellness program focuses on heart knowledge, hypertension; register by March 22

The Center for Healthy Living is offering the six-week Healthy Boiler wellness program Heart Knowledge in support of the physical health pillar of the Healthy Boiler Program. The program — designed for individuals with high blood pressure — meets 1-2 p.m. ET on Fridays from March 29 through May 3. 

Felicia Warfield, health coach at the CHL at Purdue Northwest, and Jessica McKeever, the CHL’s registered dietitian, 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,” Warfield said. “Regular monitoring of your blood pressure provides critical information early to assess if lifestyle changes are needed or if your new habits are working. Learning to track blood pressure is an important piece of the overall program, and eligible participants will receive a blood pressure cuff.”

Those interested in attending should register by March 22 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.

Healthy Boiler workshops are free to all benefits-eligible faculty and staff and dependents.

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 individuals’ knowledge about blood pressure/hypertension. Courses include: 

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