Learn how to prevent, manage hypertension with Presence St. Joseph Hospital

ELGIN - One of every three American adults has high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. Left uncontrolled, it can increase your risk for dangerous health conditions such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease.

To learn what you can do to prevent or manage this condition and live a healthier life, come to a free "Living with Hypertension" presentation with Manny Angeles, a certified nurse practioner, and Lindsay Veno, advanced practice nurse and board certified nurse practitioner.

They will discuss: causes of hypertension, risk factors, treatment options, and lifestyle with hypertension.

The program will be held 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7, in the Ward Education Center at Presence St. Joseph Hospital, 77 N. Airlite St. in Elgin.

Seating is limited! The presentation is free, but registration is required by Monday, May 4.

Confirm your attendance by calling (877) 737-4636.

Presence St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin is known for providing leading-edge technologies and holistic care with compassion for the individual. We offer a comprehensive range of high quality preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic services including acute inpatient care, outpatient care, home health, and educational outreach programs. Recognized for advanced heart, orthopedics, stroke, cancer and rehabilitation services; Presence Saint Joseph is a part of Presence Health.

Presence Health is the largest Catholic health system based in Illinois, created in November 2011 through the merger of Provena Health and Resurrection Health Care. With more than 150 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and 27 nursing and senior facilities, Presence Health more than 20,000 employees, 4,000 medical professionals and a revenue base of $2.5 billion. More information is available at presencehealth.org.