MISSION STATEMENTS 

Carter Burden Network promotes the 

well-being of seniors 60 and older 

through a continuum of services, 

advocacy, arts and culture, and

volunteer programs, all oriented to 

individual, family and community 

needs. For more information visit 

http://www.carterburdennetwork.org/ 

The Rockefeller University Hospital, 

founded in 1910, has been the site of 

important scientific and medical 

discoveries, including many that have 

led to Nobel Prizes. In 2006, The 

Rockefeller University Hospital 

received a Clinical and Translational 

Science Award from the National 

Institutes of Health, which helps to 

support the Center for Clinical and 

Translational Science (CCTS). 

The mission of the Rockefeller 

University Hospital Center for 

Clinical and Translational Science 

(CCTS) is to accelerate the discovery 

of new knowledge about human health 

and disease and to translate those 

discoveries into health practices that 

help people. 

If you are interested in participating

please contact:

Covello: Call 212-423-9665 extension 

445

Luncheon Club: 212- 535-5235 

For more information about pioneering 

discoveries at The Rockefeller 

University visit www.rockefeller.edu 

Clinical Directors Network, 

Inc. (CDN) is a not-for-profit clinician 

membership organization, practicebased research network (PBRN), and 

clinician training organization, founded 

to provide peer-initiated activities for 

clinicians practicing in low income, 

minority, and other underserved 

communities. CDN’s overall goal is to 

translate clinical research into clinical 

practice for the enhancement of health 

equity and improvement of public 

health. For more information visit 

www.cdnetwork.org 

Healthy Eating: Healthy Heart ♥ will

take place at two locations: 

Carter Burden/Leonard Covello 

312 East 109th St, New York, NY 

10029 

Carter Burden Luncheon Club & 

Senior Program 

351 East 74th St, New York, NY 10021 

Healthy Eating: Healthy Heart 

Dietary Approaches to 

Stop Hypertension (DASH)

Learn about DASH and how it is 

good for you! 

This project is supported by the Administration 

for Community Living grant # HHS-2018-ACLAOA-INNU00300, and in part by grant # UL1 TR001866 

and #UL1 TR000043 from the National Center for 

Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS, National 

Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical and Translational 

Science Award (CTSA) program)
What is the DASH Eating Plan? 

The DASH (Dietary Approaches to 

Stop Hypertension) diet has been tested by 

two major studies by the National Institute of 

Health and showed the ability to reduce 

blood pressure in as little as 14 days. The plan 

has not been tested in seniors receiving group 

meals. 

What is the DASH Project? 

The DASH project will test whether changes to 

the menus at the Carter Burden/Leonard 

Covello Senior Program and the 74th Street 

Luncheon Club, combined with education

and blood pressure monitoring, can lower 

blood pressure among seniors at Carter Burden

Network. 

The menu changes are small, like adding 

an additional serving of fruits or vegetables to 

the meal, replacing salt with other spices, and 

using more olive oil than butter. 

We will offer workshops on blood pressure and 

medication management and nutrition. 

Participants will also receive Bluetooth enabled 

blood pressure monitoring devices and will 

be trained on how to use them.

What is involved? 

Study participation includes: 

• 5 study visits (surveys; we can help you)

• 3-4 classes (nutrition, blood pressure

etc.)

,

• Free blood pressure and pulse checks

• Free blood pressure monitor and training

• You check your blood pressure at home

• Cash and raffles!

Who can participate?

You may be eligible if you: 

• Are at least 60 years of age

• If you eat at least 4 meals/week at the 

Carter Burden Network Leonard 

Covello Senior Program and/or the 

74th Street Luncheon Club for at least 

3 months

• Can attend educational sessions and 

workshops or watch make up videos

Participants will be informed about 

hypertension and how to prevent it by eating a 

healthy diet. This will be encouraged at two 

senior centers, Leonard Covello Senior 

Program in East Harlem and the Carter Burden 

Luncheon Club & Senior Program on the 

Upper East Side to control heart disease. 

What are the outcomes of the 

DASH eating plan? 

We hope participants will have improved: 

• Blood pressure

• Dietary habits

• Ability to monitor and track their own

blood pressure

• Health and nutrition knowledge

We encourage you to participate and learn 

about your heart health! Participation is 

voluntary and your decision to participate or 

not will not affect your relationship with 

Leonard Covello Senior Center Program or 

the Carter Burden Luncheon Club & Senior 

Program. 

Want more details? 

Covello: Call 212-423-9665 extension 445 

Luncheon Club: 212- 535-5235 

Open to English and Spanish Speakers!