Blood Pressure Group Visit
Resources
Technology Support
Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure Cuff Demo (Video)
This video demonstrates how to measure your own blood pressure using a blood pressure cuff.
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 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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
How to Improve Your Mood (Video)
This video discusses steps we can take to improve how we feel.
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.
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.
Physical Activity (Video)
This video discusses the impacts of physical activity on our health.
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.
Breathing Exercise
Mindful breathing is a way to build resilience to stress, anxiety, and anger.
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.
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.
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?
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.
