TOOLS AND RESOURCES

AHI partners can explore the following tools and resources to strengthen hypertension prevention and control efforts across metro Atlanta. Find a printable list of AHI resources here.

Clinical Quality Improvement

American Medical Association (AMA) MAP Hypertension – Evidence-based resources to help clinicians and health care teams measure accurately, act rapidly, and partner with patients to achieve better blood pressure control.

AMA/AHA Target: BP™ Initiative – A national program leveraging the AMA MAP framework to support health care organizations in improving blood pressure control rates. Offers free education, tools, and recognition for organizations committed to blood pressure control.

Million Hearts® – Evidence-based tools and best practices to help communities, clinicians, and public health professionals improve cardiovascular health and hypertension control.

 

    • Hypertension Control Change Package – A guide of process improvements that outpatient clinical settings can use to optimize hypertension control, including change concepts, change ideas, and evidence- or practice based- tools.
    • Hypertension in Pregnancy Change Package – A guide of process improvements to help clinical settings improve care for pregnant and postpartum women and women of reproductive age, featuring change concepts, change ideas, and evidence- or practice based- tools.

    Community Outreach and Capacity-Building

    Live to the Beat - A national campaign aiming to reduce cardiovascular disease risk among Black adults ages 35–54 by encouraging small steps to address risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar.

      • LTTB Atlanta - The Atlanta campaign website offers local tips and resources to help residents manage blood pressure and access care, including guidance on treatment plans and healthy living.
      • LTTB Ambassador Network - A national network of individuals and organizations using their voices to promote heart health. Ambassadors share campaign messages through community events, social media, and outreach efforts, gaining national visibility and opportunities to connect with other Ambassadors.

    Hypertension Bites - A national campaign that helps more adults understand what blood pressure control means, why it matters and how to take how to take practical steps that fit into everyday life.

     

      • Hypertension Bites Campaign Toolkit - Ready-made campaign assets including social and digital copy, downloadable graphics, and a mini content calendar featuring key health observances throughout the year.