News ReleaseFeb. 26, 2026Contact informationHealth officials encourage regularly checking blood pressure to combat silent killerThe Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is calling on Minnesotans to use this February, American Heart Month, to start regularly monitoring their blood pressure. High blood pressure is often called the “silent killer” because many remain unaware of their condition until serious complications arise. About 1 in 3, or almost 1.4 million, Minnesotans report having high blood pressure.