The YMCA’s Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring program is designed to help adults with hypertension lower and manage their blood pressure. The four-month program focuses on regular home self-monitoring of one’s blood pressure using proper measuring techniques, one-on-one consultations with a trained Healthy Heart Ambassador, support and group-based nutrition education for better blood pressure management.

GOALS
Through the program and with the support from a trained Healthy Heart Ambassador, participants will aim to:
• Measure and record their blood pressure at home at least two times per month, gaining increased awareness of triggers that elevate blood pressure
• Attend two personalized consultations per month with a Healthy Heart Ambassador
• Attend monthly Nutrition Education Seminars on:

• Tuesday December 13th 5:30pm
• Tuesday January 24th 5:30pm
• Tuesday February 21st 5:30pm
• Tuesday March 14th at 5:30pm

Who Qualifies?
• Be at least 18 years old
• Be diagnosed with high blood pressure
• Not have experienced a recent cardiac event
• Not have atrial fibrillation or other arrhythmias
• Not be at risk for lymphedema

During this program, you’ll be able to experience educational talks on nutrition, exercise, stress management, and more!

This program, which is for Southington
& Cheshire residents, includes a free 12-week
membership to the Southington Y.
To be eligible for the Diabetes Prevention Program
you must be at least 18 years of age and meet at
least 1 or more of the following criteria:
• Adults that have been told they are at risk of
developing Type 2 Diabetes
• Adults that have been told they are overweight
(BMI>25)
• Adults who have had a blood test result in the
prediabetes range within the past year

During this program, you’ll be able to experience educational talks on nutrition, exercise, stress management, and more!

This program includes a free 12-week
membership to the Southington Y.
To be eligible for the Heart Healthy Program
you must be at least 18 years of age.

Classes meet weekly on Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm.

You will have a personal coach that will contact you weekly to help you reach your goals.