- Stroke

- Heart attack
- Kidney problems
- Heart failure
- Eye problems

- Quit smoking and/or chewing tobacco
- Achieve and maintain healthy weight, health care provider can calculate your BMI
- Be physically active- increase heart rate for at least 10 mins, aim for 2 hours/week
- Reduce salt (sodium) in your diet- read food labels
- Limit alcohol- men no more than 2 drinks/day, women no more than 1 drink/day

What is blood
pressure?
Blood pressure is the force
of the blood against vessels
in the body.

Why is high blood
pressure dangerous?
If blood pressure stays high
over time it can cause:






How do you get
checked for high
blood pressure?
Checking blood pressure is
simple. Your health care
provider will wrap a cuff
around your upper arm and
pump it full of air. They
will then listen for your
heartbeat as they release
the air.







Risk factors for high
blood pressure:
- African American
- Older age
- Family history
- Being overweight
- High salt intake
- Not enough exercise
- Alcohol/smoking







If your blood pressure
is pre-high or high,
You will need to be
rechecked to determine
whether you have
hypertension. Ask your
health care provider the
following questions:
- When should I have my
blood pressure checked
again?
- Do I need treatment for
high blood pressure?






For Mom and Dad
How to prevent high blood pressure:

What you have access to in your area:

Health systems-acute care and emergency services:
- Closest hospital is Baptist in Montgomery (11 miles)
o 124 S Memorial Dr Prattville, AL 36067
(334) 365-0651
- Volunteer non-profit community Hospital in Tallassee (14 miles)
o 805 Friendship Rd Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 283-6541

Home health, long-term, rehabilitation, hospice, mental health, etc:
- Mid South Home Health in Montgomery, AL (15 miles)
o 495 ST. Lukes Dr., Montgomery, AL
(334) 245-7783
- Rehab Centers in Tallassee and Tuskegee
o 2639 Gilmer Avenue, Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 283-3975
o 502 Gautier St, Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-1945
- Mental Health Services: Bradford Health Services (17 miles) (also treats
alcoholism and other addictions)
o 386 St Lukes Dr, Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 244-0702
- Montgomery Mental Health (about 20 miles)
o 101 Coliseum Blvd Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 279-7830
- Hospice of Montgomery (18.9 miles)
o 1111 Holloway Park Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 279-6677

Ambulatory, outpatient services:
- Care Ambulance service in Shorter, AL
o 186 Main St Shorter AL 36075
(334) 727-7070

Public health and social services
- Alabama Department of Health clinic in Tuskegee
o 812 Hospital Rd Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-1800



















































































Access to health care