EVENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS

Building on the SMBP breakout session at the May 2026 AHI Convening, this webinar explored how self-measured blood pressure monitoring (SMBP), community-clinical linkages, and equitable approaches can support hypertension prevention and management across metro Atlanta. 

Key Takeaways: 

• – Meet people where they are. Bring blood pressure measurement, education, and resources into trusted community settings. 
• – Connect community efforts to clinical care. Screening and SMBP are most valuable when there is a clear pathway for referral, follow-up, and treatment. 
• – Build a system, not a one-time activity. Identify, educate, connect, support, monitor, and continuously improve. 

Resources: Slides 

Building on the May 2026 AHI Convening Keynote address by Hilary Wall, Senior Scientist, CDC, this webinar explored how implementation science can strengthen quality improvement efforts and help organizations translate evidence-based practices into routine care. Participants learned that by identifying barriers, selecting effective implementation strategies, leveraging proven resources, and measuring progress, teams can improve the adoption and sustainability of evidence-based approaches to blood pressure control. 

Resources: Recording (Password: xp0%Qqm%), Slides

AHI Participants and Champions from across metro Atlanta—including health systems, FQHCs, community-based organizations, and public health organizations—gathered at Georgia State University for an evening focused on collaboration and advancing hypertension control efforts across the region. Centered on “Aligned for Impact: Measuring What Matters,” the event highlighted progress to date and emphasized using data, collaboration, and implementation science to drive measurable outcomes.

Through a keynote, peer learning sessions, interactive discussions, and a poster session, participants shared practical approaches to quality improvement and identified next steps to strengthen impact.

Resources: Slides

This webinar brought together clinical partners, health systems, and quality improvement leaders to explore practical strategies for moving from commitment to implementation. The session highlighted AHI supports, quality improvement resources, and approaches for advancing hypertension control across clinical settings.

Resources: Recording (password: 4PS#xe3n), Slides

This webinar highlighted lessons learned from the CDC Foundation’s Live to the Beat campaign and explored practical approaches for strengthening hypertension education, outreach, and community engagement efforts across metro Atlanta. Community-based organizations, clinical partners, and public health professionals came together to discuss culturally responsive strategies for advancing hypertension awareness and prevention.

Resources: Slides

This exclusive roundtable brought together health care leaders and clinical quality improvement decisionmakers from across metro Atlanta to discuss evidence-based strategies for improving blood pressure control and reducing cardiovascular risk. The event featured a Fireside Chat with Dr. Tom Frieden, moderated by Dr. Jayne Morgan; peer learning; networking; discussion of the 2025 AHA/ACC High Blood Pressure Guidelines by guideline author Dr. Modele Ogunniyi; and the introduction of the AHI Clinical Quality Improvement (QI) Resource Guide.

Resources: Slides

This breakfast convening event brought together 126 AHI Participants and Champions representing 90 community-based, public health, health care, government, and faith-based organizations. Attendees explored local data, heard from experts and community leaders, and highlighted strategies to advance equitable blood pressure control. Sessions highlighted evidence-based strategies for hypertension control, including approaches for both adult and maternal health populations. 

Resources: Slides

The October 2024 AHI virtual convening brought together cross-sector AHI Participants and Champions to reflect on Year 1 progress and align on next steps to advance equitable hypertension control in metro Atlanta. Attendees reviewed key milestones, explored local data, and engaged in breakout discussions to refine priorities and shared goals.

Resources: Slides

AHI brought together leaders from healthcare, public health, community organizations, and other sectors for a full-day convening. The event highlighted the urgency of addressing high blood pressure and its disproportionate impact on Black communities, while fostering collaboration through a collective impact approach. Attendees engaged in workshops, collaboration, and co-design sessions to shape strategies, strengthen partnerships, and accelerate progress in reducing hypertension disparities.

Resources: Slides

The AHI Kick-Off Convening brought together cross-sector AHI Participants and Champions to align on a shared approach to improving hypertension control in metro Atlanta. Participants explored the local burden of high blood pressure, highlighted existing programs and assets, and discussed strategies across clinical care, community outreach, and policy.

Through expert presentations, a panel discussion, and interactive sessions, attendees built momentum for and identified opportunities to strengthen collaboration and advance equitable cardiovascular health outcomes across the region.

Resources: Slides