National Kidney Foundation of Michigan

Leading the fight against kidney disease

HBP Control: A Hypertension Self-Management Program

Do you have high blood pressure?

Do you want to learn ways to manage your blood pressure?

High blood pressure (or hypertension) can cause kidney damage and can raise your risk for heart disease, stroke, vision loss, and other health concerns. HBP Control is a workshop that teaches you skills and tools to take control of your high blood pressure.

HBP Control was originally developed at Clemson University Institute for Engaged Aging under the program name: Health Coaches for Hypertension Control.

What it is:

  • 8 weekly sessions (90 minutes each)
  • Fun, interactive, small group workshop
  • Led by certified leaders
  • No cost to participate
  • You will get a free blood pressure monitor

Learn how to:

  • Monitor your blood pressure
  • Cope with stress
  • Make healthy food choices
  • Create a physical activity plan that works for you
  • Manage your medications
  • Keep personal action plans – and more

This workshop is for:

  • Adults living with high blood pressure (hypertension)
  • Caregivers and family members

Benefits to participating:

  • Increased connection to others
  • Lower systolic blood pressure
  • Better coping with stress
  • More fruits & vegetables in your diet

Upcoming Workshops

Workshop #1
In Person – Potawatomi Heritage Center – Wilson, MI
Wednesdays at 10:00 – 11:30am
Sessions 1-8: April 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22

Workshop #2
Virtual/Zoom
Tuesdays at 12:00 – 1:30pm
Sessions 1-8: April 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21, 28

Workshop #3
In Person – Rockford Public Schools – Rockford, MI
Mondays at 1:00 – 3:30pm
Sessions 1-8: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; June 6, 13, 20

Workshop #4
In Person – UM Health West – Wyoming, MI
Mondays at 1:00 – 3:30pm
Sessions 1-8: May 6, 13, 20, 27; June 3, 10, 17, 24

Workshop #5
In Person – Taylor Ford Senior Center – Taylor, MI
Wednesdays at 10:00 – 11:30am
Sessions 1-8: May 29; June 5, 12, 19, 26; July 3, 10, 17

Workshop #6
Virtual/Zoom
Mondays at 6:00 – 7:30pm
Sessions 1-8: June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22

Workshop #7
In person – Yankee Clipper Library – Grand Rapids
Mondays at 1:00 – 2:30pm
Sessions 1-8: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19

Workshop #8
In person – Lowell Senior Neighbors – Lowell
Wednesdays at 9:00-10:30 am
Sessions 1-8: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21

What Participants are Saying:

“Great instructors and class materials that can be referenced in the future. Learned how to challenge myself and commit to changes that will benefit my health.”

“I love this workshop. I wish I would’ve known this years ago. I’ve learned a lot about how to take care of my health.”

The NKFM is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its programs. To request accommodation contact the PATH team at least ten days in advance at: 800-482-1455 or e-mail at PATHPrograms@nkfm.org.​​

Thank you to our HBP Control funders:

  • Administration for Community Living
  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services