Rome Health’s primary care practice in Boonville has been recognized by the American
Heart Association and American Medical Association for its commitment to improving
blood pressure (BP) control rates, earning Gold Plus-level recognition as part of
Target: BP™.
The Gold Plus award recognizes practices that demonstrate a commitment to measurement
accuracy and in which high blood pressure is controlled in 70% or more of the affected adult
patients.
The Boonville Health Center, located at 13407 State Route 12, Boonville, is accepting new
patients. To make an appointment with Corrine Kelley, FNP, or Leah Boek, FNP, please call
315.942.3500.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a leading risk factor for heart attacks, strokes and
preventable death in the U.S. There are 121.5 million U.S. adults living with hypertension. The is
nearly half of all adults in the country. 1 Unfortunately, less than half of them have their BP under
control, making both diagnosis and effective management critical. 2 In the U.S., heart disease
and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death, respectively, and stroke is a leading cause
of disability.
“Addressing blood pressure management is key for better cardiovascular health – and critical
today, when heart disease and stroke continue to be leading causes of death for adults in the
U.S.,” said Corrine Kelley, FNP, at Boonville Primary Care. “High blood pressure is a leading
risk factor of heart disease and stroke that can often be prevented or managed if diagnosed and
treated properly.”
Target: BP is a national initiative formed by the American Heart Association and American
Medical Association in response to the high prevalence of uncontrolled blood pressure. The
initiative aims to help health care organizations and care teams, at no cost, improve blood
pressure control rates through an evidence-based quality improvement program and recognizes
organizations, like Rome Health - Boonville Primary Care, that are committed to improving blood
pressure control.
“By committing to helping more people in Boonville control their blood pressure and reduce their
risks for future heart disease and stroke, Rome Health - Boonville Primary Care is taking a key
step to helping more people live longer, healthier lives,” said Yvonne Commodore-Mensah,
PhD, MHS, RN, FAHA, Target: BP advisory group volunteer and associate professor at Johns
Hopkins School of Nursing. “Rome Health - Boonville Primary Care’s participation in the Target:
BP initiative shows its dedication to turning clinical guidelines into lifelines for patients and their
families.”