A Study Leveraging Partnerships & Community Engagement to Advance Equity in BP Control
A research study with health systems in 4 cities:
Yale New Haven Health ( New Haven, CT )
Massachusetts General/ Brigham ( Boston, MA )
Sentara Health ( Norfolk, VA )
Houston Methodist ( Houston, TX )
Funded by the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is the leading cause of heart disease and stroke. Lowering blood pressure should be easy, yet millions of people have uncontrolled blood pressure. We need new strategies to diagnose and treat hypertension so we can save lives and keep people healthy.
We are partnering with community organizations and businesses, including churches, barbershops, beauty salons, and more, to screen for hypertension and connect people with uncontrolled blood pressure into new care delivery models. Leaders in these organizations and businesses are trusted; their voices matter. They play an important role in the health and wellbeing of their community.
Community Partnerships
THE STUDY
We want to determine the most effective
care model for blood pressure control.
Is it home blood pressure monitoring with:
(1) Referral to Primary Care Provider
Primary care visit
(2) Telehealth visits with a specialized BP team
Virtual Medical Model
(3) Telehealth visits with a specialized BP team PLUS community health worker
Enhanced Social Support Model
Join us on our journey to study the most effective way to control blood pressure and reduce health inequities. Connect with us as we partner with trusted businesses in our community, meeting people in spaces they feel comfortable to measure blood pressure and connect people with new care delivery models.
Contact Us
Please reach out to learn more about the study or to find out how to become a partner or participant of the project.