ConnextCare Awarded Hypertension Control Champion by CDCPosted on December 20, 2024 |
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently designated 32 clinicians, practices, and health centers across the United States as the 2024 Million Hearts® Hypertension Control Champions. Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke, which cause disability for millions of adults in the United States. Most adults diagnosed with hypertension do not have their condition under control.
The Million Hearts Hypertension Control Challenge recognizes clinicians, practices, and health centers that achieve blood pressure control for at least 80% of their patients with hypertension.
ConnextCare has joined the ranks of 199 Million Hearts® Hypertension Control Champions that have reached this milestone. “Cardiovascular disease and stroke are the leading causes of death worldwide,” stated Dr. Patrick Carguello, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at ConnextCare. “Being named as a 2024 Million Hearts Hypertension Control Champion is a tremendous quality cardiovascular benchmark that we are extremely proud of!”
In 2023 ConnextCare was able to maintain blood pressure control for 81% of their patients with hypertension.
About ConnextCare:
ConnextCare operates health centers in Central Square, Fulton, Mexico, Oswego, Parish, Phoenix, and Pulaski. It also operates nine school-based health centers located in APW, Mexico, Pulaski, Fulton, Oswego and Sandy Creek School Districts. ConnextCare is accredited through the Joint Commission and is recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance as a Patient-Centered Medical Home. ConnextCare will see any patient regardless of their ability pay for the care they need. All major insurances are accepted, and a sliding fee scale discount program is available for eligible patients. For additional information on the services provided through ConnextCare visit www.connextcare.org or call (315) 298-6564.
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