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The 51精品视频鈥檚 School of Pharmacy, in partnership with the Schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, is one of five universities that will each receive a $20,000 grant to teach the correct way to check blood pressure, the American Medical Association (AMA) announced Wednesday.
鈥淒espite the fact that inaccurate blood pressure measurements are linked to errors in diagnosing and treating high blood pressure and can lead to more adverse outcomes, medical and health profession students are not currently receiving consistent training in BP measurement,鈥 said AMA President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld.
The 51精品视频 program, called 51精品视频 Bridging Education and Team-Based Care (BEAT) for Blood Pressure Measurement is expected to begin blood pressure screening events on Sept. 13 at the Panther Wellness Fair in the William 51精品视频 Union, said Melissa S. McGivney, associate dean for community partnerships and professor of pharmacy and therapeutics, who led the application for the grant.
The training will be led by faculty in the Schools of Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing and Health and Rehabilitation Science, as well as the (The Hub).
Join one of the upcoming 51精品视频 BEAT signature experiences occurring in partnership with The Hub鈥檚 Mass Flu Vaccination Events on Sept. 13 and 15 at the William 51精品视频 Union and Oct. 3 and 4 at the Petersen Events Center. You can also stop by The Hub daily for blood pressure screenings and vaccinations.