SOUTH TEXAS HEALTH SYSTEM TO UNDERSCORE SERIOUS RISKS OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND EDUCATE RGV COMMUNITY ON WAYS TO PREVENT SERIOUS COMPLICATIONS IN UPCOMING WEBINAR
STHS to tackle the dangers of hypertension, a serious health condition in the Rio Grande Valley, as part of its next “Let’s Talk Your Health” online seminar
Nearly half of adults in the United States have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and only 25% of those with hypertension have their condition under control.
The consequences of not keeping one’s blood pressure in check can be fatal. In 2021, high blood pressure was a primary or contributing factor in nearly 700,000 deaths in the United States, according to the CDC.
That’s likely because uncontrolled blood pressure can lead to serious health complications such as heart disease, heart attack and stroke, which are among the leading causes of death in the U.S.
Unfortunately, many people who have developed hypertension don’t even know it’s an issue since measuring your blood pressure is the only way to know whether you have it.
But there is an upside. In most cases, blood pressure can be managed, lowering one’s their risk for serious health problems, by making healthy lifestyle changes. Implementing more physical activity, not smoking, eating a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight and managing stress are sure-fire ways to help control one’s blood pressure. It can also be managed with medication.
In the next installment of its “Let’s Talk Your Health” webinar series, South Texas Health System will shine a spotlight on the importance of getting your blood pressure checked and highlight the dangers that come with developing hypertension as part of its commitment to the helping Valley residents stay on top of their health.
Led by Dr. Augustine George, an interventional cardiologist with STHS Clinics, this special online seminar will highlight ways to prevent high blood pressure and provide tips for managing the condition if it does develop.
Who: South Texas Health System What: FREE virtual seminar entitled “Let’s Talk High Blood Pressure” When: Tuesday, July 18 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Where: Online via STHS’ Facebook page
About South Texas Health System
South Texas Health System is a multi-hospital health care system serving patients throughout the Rio Grande Valley. The system includes four hospital campuses with specialties in pediatrics, heart and vascular services, maternity and women’s health and trauma services. Treatment for behavioral health needs and addictive disorders is also provided through the system's South Texas Health System Behavioral Health campus location. South Texas Health System is affiliated with the South Texas Clinical Partners ACO, Prominence Health Plan, and Cornerstone Regional Hospital. The system operates an advanced Level I Trauma Center at South Texas Health System McAllen, the first and only pediatric ER at South Texas Health System Children’s, a specialized cardiac ER at South Texas Health System Heart, and six freestanding emergency rooms located in and around Weslaco, Mission, Edinburg, McAllen and Alamo. For more information on the system, please visit www.southtexashealthsystem.com.
