The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently recognized 24 physicians and clinical practices as the 2023 Million Hearts® Hypertension Control Champions. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke in adults in the United States. Most adults diagnosed with hypertension do not have their condition under control.
The Million Hearts® Hypertension Control Challenge is a program that recognizes clinicians, practices, and health systems that achieve hypertension control rates of at least 80%. Meaning they have successfully improved hypertension control among their patients. Valley Professionals Cayuga, Clinton, Crawfordsville, and South Terre Haute are four of 24 healthcare practices recognized in 2023.
“The CDC reports that every 34 seconds someone with cardiovascular disease dies in the U.S. We are proud of our staff in helping to reduce these deaths in the Wabash Valley. This is not an easy task and to have four of our locations recognized this year is phenomenal!”, said Stephanie Jeffrey, Vice President and Chief Quality Officer.
Million Hearts® is a national initiative, co-led by CDC and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes by 2027. Learn more about Million Hearts® Hypertension Control Champions.
Valley Professionals Community Health Center, Inc. was established as a funded Section 330 Community Health Center in 2007 and is dedicated to creating healthier communities. The health center has clinics located in Montgomery, Parke, Vermillion, and Vigo counties. For more information, visit www.valleyprohealth.org.
Valley Professionals received funding in the amount of $50,000 as a result of successfully completing the $1 for $2 challenge grant issued by the Wabash Valley Community Foundation.
We hope you take a moment to glance at the highlights of Valley Professionals in our 2022 Annual Report. As we reflect on the last year, we would like to say thank you to the community for their continued support and our incredible team for their hard work and dedication.