People’s Community Clinic has been honored by the American Heart Association and the American Medical Association for its strong commitment to helping patients manage their blood pressure. The clinic earned Gold Level Recognition through the national Target: BP™ program.
This award goes to health care practices where 70% or more of adult patients with high blood pressure have their blood pressure under control.
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the leading causes of heart attacks and strokes in the United States. Nearly half of all adults, about 122 million people, live with high blood pressure, but only about a quarter have it well controlled. That’s why early diagnosis and good management are so important.