Snow Hill, MD- Take the first step towards achieving better heart health with Worcester County Health Department’s Healthy Heart Ambassador Program. Beginning in early February, this four-month program is designed to give residents the knowledge and necessary skills to manage their blood pressure effectively.

The Healthy Heart Ambassador Program trains participants on how to measure and track their blood pressure at home and provides them with their own blood pressure monitors. Throughout the program, participants receive personalized guidance and support from trained professionals along with nutrition education to support a healthy blood pressure.

Classes will be available at the following dates and locations:

• February 9, 2026, 2:00 p.m., at Living Waters Church of God (2226 Bypass Rd, Pocomoke City, MD)

• February 11, 2026, 5:00 p.m., at Free Indeed Ministries (418 W Market St, Snow Hill, MD)

• February 12, 2026, 10:30 a.m., at St. Paul’s UMC (405 Flower St, Berlin, MD)

To qualify for the Healthy Heart Ambassador Program, participants must:

• be at least 18 years old

• have been diagnosed with high blood pressure and/or are on antihypertensive medication

• not have experienced a recent cardiac event

• not have atrial fibrillation or other arrhythmias

• not have or not be at risk for lymphedema.

To register for the program, visit www.worcesterhealth.org/HHA or call 410-632-1100 ext. 1113.