Health Promotion Council of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Inc., a nonprofit corporation, was founded in 1981 to implement community-based hypertension education and control programs. Known then as Southeastern Pennsylvania High Blood Pressure Control Program and funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, it was as part of a national hypertension control effort organized by the National Heart Blood and Lung Institute (NHLBI). When NHLBI disease control efforts broadened to include cholesterol and tobacco control, HPC took on these additional disease prevention concerns and changed its name accordingly. Our core values are: Addressing Diversity Health disparities Services that are culturally responsive & sensitive Barriers in language Focusing on Community Initiatives and outcomes Health literacy Current innovative health research that translates for community needs Maintaining Integrity Trust Quality of life Social responsibility & community health Today, Health Promotion Council is a nationally-recognized organization reaching more than 40,000 individuals on an annual basis through programs and services in three areas: Direct service Capacity-building Policy and systems change