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Blood Pressure

Blood Pressure Cuff Demo (Video)

This video demonstrates how to measure your own blood pressure using a blood pressure cuff.

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Blood Pressure Support Request Form

If you would like someone to help show you how to use your blood pressure monitor cuff, please fill out this Support Request Form. 

CareSignal

CareSignal is a communication platform that enables patients to connect with their care team through easy-to use text messages and phone calls.

Eligible patients will receive a phone call or text message to enroll. You will select two days per week to receive your text or automated phone call. It only takes a few minutes each week to respond to TVHC CareSignal messages. 

Respond to at least one message each month and be entered to win a $50 Walmart gift card!

CareSignal logo

CareSignal Support Request Form

If you would like someone to help show you how to use CareSignal, please fill out this Support Request Form. 

MyChart

MyChart is the online portal for your health information.  

MyChart Mobile App Tutorial

This presentation will guide you through the process of setting up the MyChart app on your mobile device or smart phone.

Click here to download the slide presentation file.

MyChart Activation Code Tutorial (for Providers)

This presentation demonstrates the steps a provider can take to send a patient a MyChart activation code (which the patient needs in order to access their MyChart account online).

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MyChart Support Request Form

If you would like someone to help show you how to use MyChart, please fill out this Support Request Form. 

Group Visits

Session 1 - Welcome

Session 1 Presentation

Session Objective:

Become familiar with Group Visit purpose/environment and each other.

Content:

  • Program overview
  • Icebreaker activities
  • Health goals

Session 2 - Telehealth Skills

Session 2 Presentation

Session Objective:

Learn and practice basic telehealth skills

Content:

  • Using a home blood pressure cuff
  • Navigating MyChart
  • CareSignal & TVHC site

Session 3 - Blood Pressure

Session 3 Presentation

Session Objective:

Learn about blood pressure

Content:

  • Intro to blood pressure
  • Effects of high blood pressure over time
  • Group discussion

How Blood Pressure Works (Video)

This video shows the health effects of blood pressure.

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Session 4 - Health Equity

Session 4 Presentation

Session Objective:

Learn about health equity and peer-to-peer health networks.

Content:

  • Intro to health equity
  • Peer-to-peer health networks
  • Group discussion

Peer to Peer Health Advice (Video)

This video shows how we can build support for our health goals within our community.

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Session 5 - Lifestyle

Session 5 Presentation

Session Objective:

Learn about health values and the role of thoughts, feelings, and behavior in our health.

Content:

  • Intro to health values
  • Effects of thoughts, feelings, and behavior on our health
  • Group discussion

Science of Happiness (Video)

This video discusses steps we can take to affect our happiness and health.

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How to Improve Your Mood (Video)

This video discusses steps we can take to improve how we feel.

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Session 6 - Stress

Session 6 Presentation

Session Objective:

Learn about stress, its impact on our health, and approaches to managing it.

Content:

  • Intro to stress
  • Effects of mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness on stress
  • Share and learn new stress management techniques with peers

Stress Management (Video)

This video discusses steps we can take to manage stress.

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Session 7 - Habits

Session 7 Presentation

Session Objective:

Learn about the impacts of healthy eating and physical activity on our health.

Content:

  • Review basic guidelines for healthy diet & activity
  • Share status of health goals
  • Troubleshoot with peers

Eating Habits (Video)

This video discusses steps we can take to eat healthy.

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Physical Activity (Video)

This video discusses the impacts of physical activity on our health.

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Session 8 - Sleep and Vices

Session 8 Presentation

Session Objective:

Learn about the health impacts of sleep and vices like alcohol.

Content:

  • Review basic guidelines for healthy sleep routines and management
  • Share status of health goals
  • Troubleshoot with peers

Alcohol and Health (Video)

This video discusses the impact of physical activity and alcohol on our health.

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Breathing Exercise

Mindful breathing is a way to build resilience to stress, anxiety, and anger. 

Click here for the breathing exercise.

Session 9 - Medication

Session 9 Presentation

Session Objective:

Learn about blood pressure medications (ex. ACE inhibitors, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers) and how to manage them.

Content:

  • Identify common medications used to treat hypertension
  • Describe a useful medication reminder system
  • Share status of health goals
  • Troubleshoot with peers

Tips for Taking Blood Pressure Medicine (Video)

One major cause of poor blood pressure control is not taking medications at the right time and in the right amount. This video offers tips for how to manage taking blood pressure medicines as directed.

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Session 10 - Growth Mindset

Session 10 Presentation

Session Objective:

Learn about the concept of “growth mindset” and the health impacts of thinking positively.

Content:

  • Review course learning and introduce concept of Growth Mindset
  • Describe a useful medication reminder system
  • Share status of health goals
  • Troubleshoot with peers

The Biology of Positivity (Video)

This video discusses the health impacts and benefits of positive thoughts.

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The Power of Believing That You Can Improve (Video)

Carol Dweck researches “growth mindset” — the idea that we can grow our brain’s capacity to learn and to solve problems. In this talk, she describes two ways to think about a problem that’s slightly too hard for you to solve. Are you not smart enough to solve it … or have you just not solved it yet?

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Session 11 - Action Plan

Session 11 Presentation

Session Objective:

Learn about setting goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time Sensitive.

Content:

  • Review course learning and introduce concept of SMART Goals
  • Share status of health goals
  • Troubleshoot with peers

How To Make SMART Goals (Video)

This video discusses the health impacts and benefits of positive thoughts.

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