Hypertension or High Blood Pressure is a major changeable risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). A critical barrier to limiting premature death from CVD is a lack of awareness surrounding the risks of CVD.
The Rural Obese At Risk (ROAR) initiative aims to address these issues through:
Educational Outreach
Community Outreach
ROAR focuses on the states of Georgia, South Carolina, and Mississippi.
The Educational Outreach team consists of faculty and students with a passion for
health promotion.
Team members are available to attend education-based events to offer educational materials
such as pages, pins, handouts, and blood pressure checks. Mentorship and shadowing
opportunities are also available for high school students interested in medical pathways
and reserach.
Educational Outreach Opportunities
Events that we attend:
Potential involvement opportunities:
Hypertension Crisis 180+ and/or 120+
We will work with our communities to listen, learn, and together, work to share knowledge about high blood pressure, how to take care of ourselves, and how to share healthy heart habits with our families and friends.
Listening Sessions with women and community partners in rural Georgia are being planned in the following communities:
Augusta
Athens
Savannah
Brunswick
Albany
Columbus
Rome
Dalton
We want to hear from you!
If you would like our educational outreach team to attend your event, please contact Dr. Brittany Pinkerton at bpinkerton@augusta.edu
If you are interested in hosting a session or participating, please contact Dr. Marlo Vernon at mvernon@augusta.edu
