Empowering Individuals to Improve their Hypertension Control through Peer Support

Establishing network of peer support groups to encourage blood pressure control among elderly members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars

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Full Project Name:Empowering Individuals to Improve their Hypertension Control through Peer SupportPrimary Community Organization:Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Department of WisconsinPrimary Academic Partner:Jeffrey Whittle, MD, MPH, Family MedicineAward Amount:$433,805

Award Date

July2006

Project Duration:36 months

Project Description Narrative:

Hypertension is a major cause of death and disability in Wisconsin and across the country. A subtle reduction in blood pressure can significantly reduce the likelihood of heart attack, stroke, and all deaths from cardiovascular disease.

This project will aim to develop a Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) affiliated network of peer support groups to focus on the control of hypertension, helping participants to adopt strategies that have been proven to improve chronic disease management.

Community partner: Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center