Controlling High Blood Pressure Technical Assistance

Background

High blood pressure is a key risk factor for heart disease, which is the leading cause of death for men and the second leading cause of death for women in Oregon (Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division, Vital Statistics, 2022; data not available for other genders at this time). CCOs have an important role in helping Oregonians control high blood pressure and reduce their chance of dying from heart attack or stroke.

Million Hearts resources

Million Hearts® is a federal (Health and Human Services) sponsored website with tools for addressing cardiovascular health. The program’s key goal is to prevent one million heart attacks and strokes within five years.

Access the full resources catalog (PDF) or select resources by audience:

• Clinicians
• Health Systems
• Patients 
• Public Health
• Health Benefit Managers and Employers
• Policymakers

Additional resources

• Improving blood pressure control - clinic administrator's checklist
  

Contact

Sarah Wetherson (Sarah.E.Wetherson@oha.oregon.gov)