Ithaca College

Blood Pressure category
Normal: <120/<80 mmHg
Prehypertension: 120-139/80-89 mmHg
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Stage 1: 140-159/90-99 mmHg
High blood Pressure (Hypertension) Stage 2: >160/>100 mmHg
Hypertensive Crisis (Emergency care needed): >180/>110 mmHg

American Heart Association recommendations to help maintain Blood Pressure:

•  Better diet habits
• Regular Exercise
• Strive for a healthy weight
• Pay attention to stress levels
• Avoid smoking
• Properly use medication
• Limit alcohol consumption

No Pressure Blood Pressure Testing Locations and Times:

8:00 am - 9:00 am - CHS, Smiddy, Peggy Ryan Williams Center, Ceracche Center
9:00 am - 10:00 am - Physical Plant, General Services, Public Safety
10:00 am - 11:00 am - Gannett, Whalen Center, Hill Center
11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Dillingham, Job, Friends, A&E Center
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Campus Center, Hammond Health Center, Fitness Center
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Textor, Muller, Bookstore, Williams
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - CNS, Park, Admin. Annex
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Towers, Terraces, Alumni Hall