Self-monitoring blood pressure allows you to use a personal blood pressure monitoring machine to check your blood pressure at home. This can help with early diagnosis of many medical conditions.

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS

• Local health departments, pharmacies, community-based organizations, and Federally Qualified Health Centers can offer the program.
• You can receive a free blood pressure monitoring device while you are in the program.
• We encourage you to monitor your blood pressure at home in the morning and evening, twice each time for accuracy.
• Record your readings on a piece of paper or log book.
• The health department or pharmacy may recommend a series of follow-up calls or appointments to check your readings.