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Latar Belakang: Hipertensi merupakan salah satu masalah kesehatan utama yang berdampak pada meningkatnya angka kesakitan dan kematian, terutama pada kelompok lansia. Kurangnya kesadaran masyarakat terhadap deteksi dini dan gaya hidup sehat menjadi faktor yang memperburuk kondisi ini. Tujuan: Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memberdayakan masyarakat melalui peningkatan pengetahuan, sikap, dan perilaku dalam pengendalian tekanan darah melalui Program SEHATI (Sehat Bersama Hipertensi Terkendali). Metode: Kegiatan dilaksanakan di Posbindu lansia dengan melibatkan 45 peserta. Metode kegiatan meliputi skrining tekanan darah dan status kesehatan, edukasi tentang pencegahan dan pengendalian hipertensi, serta pelatihan senam hipertensi. Evaluasi dilakukan melalui pre dan post-test pengetahuan serta observasi partisipasi senam. Hasil: Terdapat peningkatan pengetahuan peserta tentang hipertensi sebesar 35%, partisipasi aktif dalam senam mencapai 90%, dan sebagian besar peserta menunjukkan penurunan tekanan darah setelah mengikuti kegiatan. Kesimpulan: Program SEHATI efektif meningkatkan pengetahuan, kesadaran, dan perilaku sehat masyarakat dalam pengendalian tekanan darah, serta dapat menjadi model pemberdayaan masyarakat berbasis promotif dan preventif di komunitas lansia.

Health communication and community empowerment are crucial for improving health outcomes at the primary health care level. As a primary health care facility, the Empat Ulu Community Health Center in Palembang plays a strategic role in disseminating health information, strengthening community capacity, and promoting healthy lifestyles through various educational activities. The Field Learning Practice (PBL) activity, conducted by students within the community health center's work area, aimed to strengthen the implementation of health communication, particularly in promoting Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (PHBS) in elementary schools. The methods used included field observation, discussions, face-to-face counseling, handwashing demonstrations, and the distribution of educational media. The results showed an increase in students' understanding of PHBS, demonstrated by their ability to answer questions, practice handwashing correctly, and their enthusiasm during interactive sessions. This activity not only strengthened students' knowledge but also demonstrated that a two-way communication approach and the use of simple visual media can enhance the effectiveness of health education. Overall, this PBL activity contributed to supporting the community health promotion program and strengthened the role of students in encouraging community self-reliance in maintaining health.