Utah Million Hearts Coalition

The Utah Million Hearts Coalition, in conjunction with the national Centers for Disease Control Million Hearts® initiative, aims to prevent heart attacks and strokes. The coalition encourages and recognizes excellence in hypertension management.

The coalition has a statewide reach through the involvement of Utah Department of Health and Human Services, small and large health systems, local health departments, quality improvement organizations, and federally qualified health centers. The coalition focuses on improving the accuracy of blood pressure measurement and control by encouraging the use of best practices. The coalition helps to develop and disseminate resources and information to coalition members and clinics that focus on hypertension management and control which are available on this page.

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Resources for Patients

Resources for Clinic Staff

Clinic Highlight Videos

Honoring Primary Care Clinic Champions

Each year, the Utah Million Hearts Coalition honors primary care clinics for their efforts to effectively measure and control blood pressure for their patients. In 2023, 116 primary care clinics were recognized with the Excellence in Blood Pressure Measurement and Control Award. These clinics have met the highest standards of blood pressure measurement and control through proven evidence-based strategies, such as patient education on how lifestyle choices impact blood pressure, precise measurement of blood pressure, engaging patients with a treatment plan to improve medication adherence, fully utilizing the electronic health record for hypertension care and working as a team to ensure positive outcomes for patients with hypertension.

Begin planning to apply for next year's award! Your clinic can work toward becoming a Utah Million Hearts Coalition recognized champion by utilizing the resources available through the Utah Million Hearts Coalition and the national Million Hearts Initiative. If you would like to sign up for Utah Million Hearts updates, please contact utahmillionhearts@utah.gov.


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