Evidence-based programs offer proven ways to promote health and prevent disease. These programs are research backed, and provide proven health benefits. Evidence-based programs are based on rigorous study and consistently show positive health changes.
Because evidence-based programs are based on rigorous research, you can trust that they will work! Evidence-based programs educate and empower participants. You will learn important health information, including strategies for managing chronic conditions, and be empowered to take control of your health to live your best, healthiest, and most fulfilling life!
Self-measured blood pressure monitoring (SMBP) kits are now available for checkout through the Wyoming County Library System. The kits are available in both English and Spanish and include the following: a clinically validated, automated, home blood pressure cuff, blood pressure logbooks, educational materials from the American Heart Association including “How to Measure Your Blood Pressure at Home” infographics, information on what blood pressure is, and ideas for healthy lifestyle changes.
Topics include: Reducing the Risk of Heart Attacks and Strokes, Re-establishing Team Based Care Workflows: Creativity that Leads to Sustainability, Your Heart Matters- Bringing Awareness of the Risks for Cardiovascular and Lipid Disease to Help Improve Client Outcomes, and more!
The Chronic Disease Prevention Program works with federal agencies, state programs, and community partners to help address the risk factors associated with chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension. We work to make sure that the healthy choice is the easy choice for Wyoming communities.
Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) *BLUE PIN: This program makes it easier for people at risk for type 2 diabetes to participate in an evidenced-based lifestyle change program to reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes.)
Diabetes Self-Education Management and Support (DSMES) *GRAY PIN : Provides personalized services to help you manage diabetes. Participants learn practical skills to fit diabetes care into their life and find what works for them.
Wyoming Blood Pressure Cuff Checkout Program *GREEN PIN: This free program that includes blood pressure self-monitoring, education and other support in local libraries.
Healthy Heart Ambassador Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring (HHA) *RED PIN: The Healthy Heart Ambassador Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program can help adults with hypertension — also known as high blood pressure — get their blood pressure to a healthy level and keep it that way.)
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