If you answered "yes" to any of the above questions, you are eligible to join the BeHIP "Reduce the Pressure" program.

This program is designed to address the major factors that contribute to high blood pressure. You will work with a Personal Health Counselor to:

• Reduce your body weight
• Increase your physical activity through enjoyable exercise
• Lower your sodium intake
• Moderate your alcohol consumption
• Follow the DASH eating plan

You will also work on ways to reduce your stress levels and learn about high blood pressure.

The program is individually tailored to your need and we will work with your health care provider to establish a healthy blood pressure program. The program is self-paced and your Personal Health Counselor will be available to guide and encourage you every step of the way.

There is no longer a reason to continue to live at risk for cardiovascular disease. Enroll in the BeHIP "Reduce the Pressure" program and you will be on your way to a healthy heart!

What is BeH.I.P.?

The Behavioral Health Improvement Plan (BeH.I.P.) is a low-pressure health improvement program designed to encourage you to adopt healthy behaviors. BeH.I.P. is one of the many health benefits offered by UK and is designed to improve the health of the UK community while fostering a better physician-patient relationship.

How does it work?

BeH.I.P. is an entirely telephonic stage-based program which allows you to proceed through each stage at your own pace. BeH.I.P. uses an approach to health improvement that will assist you in achieving long lasting behavior changes. A Personal Health Coach will work with you over the phone as frequently as once a week or as infrequently as once a month. Your Personal Health Coach will track and measure your progress toward your health goals.

Click on the following links for the tracking sheets:

Dash Eating Plan Tracker (PDF, 73k)

Weight Reduction Tracker (PDF, 58k)

Sodium Reduction Tracker (PDF, 61k)

Exercise Tracker (PDF, 56k)

Alcohol Consumption Tracker (PDF, 61k)

Get Started Today!

To enroll or for questions call (859) 257-9355 (WELL) or email Tammy Akin at Tr.akin@uky.edu

Click here for an enrollment form.