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🏃🏾‍♀️ Make A Choice started as a prediabetes prevention public health initiative led by Health Promotion Council.

Now, we help connect communities to a broader range of free and low-cost chronic disease programs across Pennsylvania and Delaware.

05/20/2026

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞! Make a choice and take control of your high blood pressure with HPC’s Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program.

This 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄, 4-month program provides both individual education and support, along with monthly group nutrition education sessions at 𝐏𝐇𝐌𝐂’𝐬 𝟒𝟔𝟎𝟏 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, to help adults with high blood pressure better manage and control their condition.

Eligible individuals include those who are 𝟏𝟖+ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝 with:
● 𝐍𝐨 cardiac events in the past 12 months.
● 𝐍𝐨 arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat).
● 𝐍𝐨 lymphedema (fluid buildup in lymph nodes).

Enrollment ends on 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟐𝐧𝐝, so enroll today to take charge of managing your high blood pressure. Interested individuals can 𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐏𝐂 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐮𝐛 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BPSMInterestForm .

05/14/2026

You’re invited! Through collaborative efforts between Health Promotion Council of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Inc., Public Health Management Corporation Research and Evaluation Group, and Department of Health, HPC is hosting a webinar and training on a Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Toolkit and an introduction to the PA Navigate platform by the Community Action Association of Pennsylvania (CAAP) on Tuesday, May 19th at 10 a.m.

Training topics and objectives will focus on:

A live demonstration of the SDOH Toolkit that is publicly available for individuals conducting SDOH screenings in various settings.
How to effectively utilize the PA Navigate platform to navigate and refer individuals to programs and services to address any noted health-related social need (HRSN).
Case study examples on how to utilize both resources in practice.

This training is 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 and open to professionals working with individuals living with prediabetes and diabetes who seek services through clinical, community-based, and pharmacy settings and who would benefit from learning about these tools and resources in supporting their patients and clients with diabetes and addressing identified SDOH needs.

This training will be recorded and available following the session for those unable to attend the training live. Live attendance is encouraged to ask questions and provide input on improving the training and/or the toolkit.

Individuals can register to attend this Zoom webinar at the link below:
https://phmc-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/Y6bGmCkcT

04/23/2026

Make a choice and take control of your high blood pressure with HPC’s Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program. This 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄, 4-month program provides both individual education and support, along with monthly group nutrition education to help adults with high blood pressure better manage and control their condition.

Eligible individuals include those who are 𝟏𝟖+ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝, 𝐧𝐨 cardiac events in the past 12 months, 𝐧𝐨 arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat) and 𝐧𝐨 lymphedema (fluid buildup in lymph nodes).

Program begins on 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝐬𝐭 at 𝐏𝐇𝐌𝐂’𝐬 𝟒𝟔𝟎𝟏 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Enroll as soon as possible to take charge of managing your high blood pressure. Interested individuals can 𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐲 𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐏𝐂 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐮𝐛 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BPSMInterestForm .

04/08/2026

It's National Public Health Week! 🎉

This year's theme is "𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆. 𝗦𝗲𝘁. 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!", with the goal of each of us to review what has been accomplished so far in the field of public health and think about steps needed to promote a healthier future, especially when it comes to addressing the root causes of unhealthy lifestyles, the development of disease, and poor health.

HPC wants to celebrate, recognize, and thank every public health worker for all that you do to support public health across your communities!

03/24/2026

Today is Diabetes Alert Day, which is all about . HPC wants to share a free resource to help individuals be proactive in learning more about their risk for type 2 diabetes.

It’s important to know, so you can work with your doctor to make changes in your life to avoid a diabetes diagnosis. Remember, early action can help , so don’t wait.

Your first step is to take our free prediabetes risk test and . It only takes 60 seconds📝: www.surveymonkey.com/r/HPCRiskTest

03/19/2026

Spring has sprung 🌷. Celebrate the healing power of music and dance with Allin, Eleone Dance Theatre and Jackson-Cor on Saturday, March 21st, from 12pm-2:30pm at Walnut Street West Library (Free Library of Philadelphia) . With performances by international musician Jan Jeffries and dancers from Eleone Dance Theatre, it's an event designed to bring people together to engage in movement and live music.

Get your free ticket here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bring-your-human-tickets-1983478211725

Continue the celebration at Eleone Dance Theatre's Spring Performance on Sunday, March 29th at 4pm at the Kurtz Performing Arts Center.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit:

https://eleonedance.org/event/eleone-30-years-spring-concert-2026-at-the-kurtz-on-march-29/

03/11/2026

March is National Nutrition and Women's History Month. Throughout the month, Health Promotion Council of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Inc. celebrates the impactful women who have contributed and left their mark in the food and nutrition field.

From scientists discovering innovations in the nutrition field to chefs bringing traditional cooking methods to the greater public to advocates addressing malnutrition and education gaps in communities, these women have ensured that nutrition is accessible to all individuals.

Swipe through the following images to read more about these women!

02/26/2026

February is Black History and American Heart Month! Black Americans continue to experience some of the nation's most severe cardiovascular disease outcomes, driven in part by the high prevalence of risk factors, such as hypertension, diabetes, and preventative care access.

This month, Health Promotion Council of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Inc. is spotlighting ways in which individuals can build and create connections to help address the links between social connectedness and heart health.

Our relationships and connections are often ignored when life gets busy, which can impact heart health. It's important to build and create connections, whether with trying new activities, making plans with friends and family, or giving back to your community. Swipe to see three ways in which you can ensure relationships and connections can be prioritized.

Have any other ideas on ways to connect with your community? Feel free to comments with your own below!

02/07/2026

💜 What Moves You?

✨ Eleone Dance Theatre, Jackson-Cor, Allin, and Health Promotion Council of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Inc. hope that stories shared by the dancers move you, your family, and your community to Make a Choice for a Healthier Life.

❤️February is American Heart Month and Black History Month - so Make a Choice to Know Your Numbers to prevent and manage high blood pressure and reduce your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Engage in community, its good for your heart ! Treat yourself to Eleone Dance Theatre's BHM 365 Peformance on Sunday, February 8th at 2:30pm at Universal Audenried Charter High School Performing Arts Center 3301 Tasker Street.
Tickets at https://eleone.ticketlocity.com/events/147418

🩸Protect your heart - Sign-up for a free blood pressure self-monitoring program starting in March at [email protected] or call/text 215.608.1477. Space is limited for a free blood pressure monitor and other giveaways!

🎥Watch the full video at www.makeachoice.org

Are you "moved" to Make A Choice for a Healthier Life?
✅Contact us [email protected] or call/text 215.608.1477 and talk with a health navigator. It's FREE!

01/15/2026

💜 What Moves You?

✨ Eleone Dance Theatre, Jackson-Cor, Allin, and Health Promotion Council of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Inc. hope that stories shared by the dancers move you, your family, and your community to Make a Choice for a Healthier Life.

👍We thank Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church for their partnership and Philadelphia Department of Public Health for their support in making this valuable production.

🎥Watch the full video at www.makeachoice.org

Are you "moved" to Make A Choice for a Healthier Life?

✅Contact us [email protected] or call/text 215.608.1477 and talk with a health navigator.
Its FREE!

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