Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring

This program is designed to help participants with hypertension lower and manage their blood pressure. The 4 month program focuses on regular self-monitoring of blood pressure using proper measuring techniques, group nutrition education and one on one coaching.

 

The Y has committed to offering this program free of charge for the remainder of 2023 to those who qualify. This program is valued at up to $250. We are currently accepting enrollments. 

 

 

BPSM Nutrition Seminar Schedule 2024

Located outside of the Flowood YMCA wellness floor, these nutrition seminars also include a cooking demonstration and a recipe to take home!

Schedule

January - April: The New Year brings new (and old) challenges. These sessions are tailored to give you tips to plan, shop, and eat in ways that will improve your heart health and help manage your blood pressure.

January 11th (10:00am)  or 16th (5:45pm): New Year, New You!

-Focus Topic: Heart Healthy Eating

 

February 13th (5:45 PM) or 15th (10:00 am) (2nd Tuesday/Thursday)

-Focus Topic: DASH diet

 

March 12th (5:45 PM) or 14th (10:00 am) (2nd Tuesday/Thursday)

-Focus Topic: Shopping & Preparing Foods For A Healthy Heart

 

April 9th (5:45 PM) or 11th (10:00 am)  (2nd Tuesday/Thursday)

-Focus Topic: Tips on Lowering Sodium Intake

May - August: Don’t let summer fun spoil your health and hard work. In these sessions we will cover topics that help you beat that summer heat and keep focused on maintaining your goals through heart healthy eating.

 

May 7th (5:45 PM) or 9th (10:00am) Summer Fun (1st Tuesday/Thursday)

-Focus Topic: Shopping & Preparing Foods For A Healthy Heart

 

June 11th (5:45 PM) or 13th (10:00 am) (2nd Tuesday/Thursday)

-Focus Topic: DASH Diet

 

July 9th (5:45PM) or 11th (10:00am) (2nd Tuesday/Thursday)

-Focus Topic: Heart Healthy Eating

August 6th (5:45 PM) or 8th (10:00 am) (1st Tuesday/Thursday)

-Focus Topic: Lowering Sodium Intake

September 10th (5:45 PM) or 12th (10:00 am) (2nd Tuesday/Thursday) 

-Focus Topic: The DASH Diet

October 15th(5:45 PM) or 17th (10:00 am) (3rd Tuesday/Thursday)

-Focus Topic: Heart Healthy Eating

November & December:  As the Holiday season hits we cover ways you can stay heart healthy during family get-togethers and best shopping practices during the holidays that keep your blood pressure in mind.

 

November 12th(5:45 PM) or 14th (10:00 am) Holiday Edition (2nd Tuesday/Thursday)

-Focus Topic: Shopping & Cooking Healthy for the Holidays

December 10th (5:45 PM) or 12th (10:00 am) Holiday Edition (2nd Tuesday/Thursday)

-Focus Topic: Lowering Sodium Intake

 

Attendance is encouraged for Blood Pressure Self Monitoring Participants, but is open to any YMCA member.