Description: Live Well Sioux Falls is a health initiative designed to improve the health and well-being of Sioux Falls residents.
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Under new guidelines released by the American Heart Association in November 2017, more than 103 million people are classified as having high blood pressure. That is nearly HALF of all adults. The guidelines recommend that health care providers talk to patients about a treatment plan when blood pressure is at 130/80 rather than the previous high blood pressure measure of 140/90.
High blood pressure usually has no symptoms, and it increases your risk of heart attack and stroke. Another name for high blood pressure (HBP) is hypertension , and it means the pressure in your arteries is elevated. It is a “Silent Killer,” but it can be controlled. What is The Big Squeeze ? The mission of The Big Squeeze is to increase awareness of hypertension (high blood pressure) and the need for screenings throughout the Sioux Falls community. The Big Squeeze project also seeks to work with healthcare
Who is part of The Big Squeeze? We are proud to partner with several community organizations in this important project, including: American Heart Association, Augustana University, Avera Health, the Community Blood Bank, Lewis Drug, National Kidney Foundation, Sanford Health, SD Department of Health, South Dakota State University, Southeast Technical Insitute, University of Sioux Falls, University of South Dakota and Walgreens.