American Heart Month Toolkits

February is American Heart Month, a time when all people can focus on their cardiovascular health.

 

The Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention is shining a light on hypertension (high blood pressure), a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke. 

Use these toolkits developed by CDC to implement evidence-based hypertension control strategies.

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Managing My Blood Pressure [PDF – 173 KB]

Patients can use this printable list of questions to ask their health care team to help them manage their blood pressure. (Also available en Español [PDF – 361 KB].)

My Blood Pressure Log [PDF – 611 KB]
People can use this printable log to keep track of their blood pressure measurements at home. (Also available in en Español [PDF – 192 KB].)

My First Blood Pressure Visit [PDF – 105 KB]
Encourage patients to record important blood pressure–related information on this page before their appointments. (Also available en Español [PDF – 351 KB].)

The Correct Way to Measure Blood Pressure
Share this graphic with patients, family, and friends to show them the correct way to measure blood pressure. (Also available in en Español [PDF – 460 KB].)

MassHealth CommonHealth

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You May Increase Your SNAP Benefits By Verifying Your Medical Costs

>>Click HERE to Download pdf or for Printable Version of SNAP Medical Expenses>>

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Community Resource Guide | A Resource Guide to Programs and Services for Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities

>>Click HERE to Download pdf or for Printable Version of Community Resource Guide>>

>>Click HERE to link to Northeast Independent Living Program Inc. for Additional Info>>

Perkins Library | Reading Materials | Newsline Talking Newspaper Service | Equipment | Who Is Eligible | How To Apply

The Perkins Library loans audio, large print, and braille books and magazines along with playback equipment to eligible individuals who are unable to read print materials due to a visual, physical or reading disability and to organizations that serve them. 

>>Click HERE to Download pdf or for Printable Version of Information Sheet>>

>>Click HERE to link to Perkins.org/Library/apply/ for Additional Info>>

Fair Housing | Equal Opportunity for All

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Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

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