The Blood Pressure and Hypertension Blog

Arkansas Department of Health Places Blood Pressure Kiosks in Local Health Units to Increase Access and Improve Outcomes

PharmaSmart — Thu, 28 May 2026 18:37:18 GMT

We’re honored to see PharmaSmart featured in the Spring 2026 edition of the Arkansas Medical Society Journal as part of the Arkansas Department of Health’s initiative to expand access to blood pressure monitoring across the state.

PS2000D Now Integrates Seamlessly with Epic EHR

PharmaSmart — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:13:00 GMT

PharmaSmart International is pleased to announce full integration between the PS2000D Clinical Blood Pressure Kiosk and Epic, one of the nation’s leading Electronic Health Record (EHR) platforms.
This enhanced connectivity enables healthcare organizations to automatically capture, document, and analyze validated vital sign measurements directly within the patient chart—streamlining workflows and supporting stronger clinical decision-making.

Rosecrance Community launches self-service health monitoring stations in Champaign and Rockford

PharmaSmart — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:50:46 GMT

Rockford, Ill. — Rosecrance Community is thrilled to announce that its community-based services in Champaign and Rockford are empowering clients to take greater control of their health through the placement of health monitoring devices in the lobbies of its locations.
These innovative kiosks, manufactured by PharmaSmart, are clinically validated vital signs health stations designed to deliver quick and accurate health assessments. These user-friendly machines enable clients to quickly and easily measure their Body Mass Index, blood pressure, pulse, and weight within a minute.
The information collected during the assessment helps Rosecrance Community medical staff connect clients with the appropriate primary care services.
This initiative not only increases clients' access to vital health metrics but also demonstrates Rosecrance’s dedication to a holistic approach in supporting behavioral health and overall well-being.
“Some of our clients may not have the opportunity to interact directly with a nurse who can perform essential vital checks, such as measuring blood pressure, heart rate, and chart the results,” said Amy Young, Director of Nursing for Rosecrance. “Recognizing this gap, we identified the need for an innovative solution that provides accessible and comprehensive care.”
The PharmaSmart vital signs health kiosks can be found at both Rosecrance Community Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics: Rosecrance Walnut, 801 N. Walnut Street in Champaign, and the Rosecrance Ware Center, 2701 N. Main Street in Rockford.

PharmaSmart Partners with New York City Department of Health to Enhance Hypertension Prevention and Early Detection of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors

PharmaSmart — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:43:30 GMT

Rochester, NY, March 31, 2024 – PharmaSmart®, a leading manufacturer of clinically validated vital signs health kiosks, announced the successful deployment of its health station technology for the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH) to improve remote patient access and support targeted population health initiatives.

PharmaSmart Publishes Survey Results, Revealing Users’ Preference for Clinically Validated Blood Pressure Kiosks

Admin — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 20:49:45 GMT

Rochester, NY, December 19, 2022: PharmaSmart®, a leading manufacturer of clinically validated health kiosks, released findings from a user impact study conducted in conjunction with Dixon Schwabl + Company, a leading consumer research and market analytics firm. The research determined that clinical validation was “extremely important” to 78% of consumers surveyed. This finding reinforces PharmaSmart’s value proposition as retail pharmacy moves beyond recreational health kiosks to offer integrated, clinical-grade health screening services.

PharmaSmart Kiosks Recognized on US Validated Device List

Admin — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 18:44:29 GMT

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - PharmaSmart^® International LLC, a leading provider of clinically validated health screening kiosks, health IT and patient engagement services, is pleased to announce that all of its blood pressure (BP) Kiosk models are now included on the US BP Validated Device Listing (VDL^TM). An independent committee of expert US physicians determines VDL™ device eligibility based on a peer review of clinical performance data. The VDL™ can be accessed here: validatebp.org.

PharmaSmart Inks Major Healthcare Deal with Schnucks Supermarkets

Admin — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 20:17:00 GMT

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — PharmaSmart International Inc. will roll out health screening kiosks (model PS2000) at Schnuck Markets in-store pharmacies.

Schnucks intends to leverage PharmaSmart’s clinical-grade program to drive Medicare Star Ratings objectives, specifically measuring D-14 (medication adherence for hypertension), and C-19 (controlling blood pressure), both of which are triple-weighted measures of high interest to national and regional insurers. Commercial plans also stand to benefit as they seek to improve cardiovascular outcomes through the reduction of long-term risk factors such as hypertension.

Bob Buganski, senior director of pharmacy at Schnucks, stated, “This is more than Schnucks just deploying new kiosks. PharmaSmart’s health screening kiosks and integrated BPT Rx solutions are a game changer for disease management at the pharmacist point of care. With the PharmaSmart program, Schnucks now offers our patients a health screening program backed by clinical evidence, and one that incorporates full integration into our Rx software, McKesson CPS. This fluid work flow integration allows us to easily intervene in cases where blood pressure control is not achieved, which is a capability our pharmacists have never had before. We will also have the data to demonstrate our impact on blood pressure control rates over a managed population.”

PharmaSmart president and CEO Fred Sarkis stated, “Those who question a pharmacists’ value in health care need to think twice. When you thoughtfully incorporate the right technology into professional work flow, and it meets published clinical standards, you earn the trust of pharmacists, and you see better execution rates at point of care. We are thrilled to be working with Schnucks pharmacists, and we look forward to supporting their team as they optimize the delivery of health care services across their stores.”

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PharmaSmart applauds AHA/AMA for valid blood pressure device list

Admin — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 19:53:00 GMT

ROCHESTER N.Y. — PharmaSmart International Inc., a leading health screening, and digital health management company, praised the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Medical Association (AMA) for their joint initiative to create the country’s first validated blood pressure (BP) device listing. The company welcomed the announcement, which will ensure that physicians, pharmacists, and patients have a single, trustworthy reference for identifying clinical-grade blood pressure devices.

Hypertension Canada Releases Recommended Device List

Admin — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 17:49:00 GMT

More great news for accurate blood pressure measurement! Following similar BP device guidelines from the American Heart Association, American Pharmacists Association, American Medical Association, and the US Center for Disease Control, Hypertension Canada has formally announced the launch of its “Recommended Device Program”, which is based on published clinical evidence (not unsubstantiated manufacturer claims).

Pharmasmart Applauds Updated Hypertension Guidelines

Admin — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 21:21:00 GMT

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — PharmaSmart International Inc. welcomed new guidelines updating the definition of hypertension and stressing the use of validated devices for measuring blood pressure.
The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology last week announced that high blood pressure is now defined as a systolic reading of 130 mm Hg and higher or a diatolic measure of 80 and higher, compared with the prior level of 140/90.