Colorado Heart Healthy Solutions
Cardiovascular
disease (CDV) is the #1 killer of men and women in the United States and in
Colorado. However, studies have shown that 80% of CDV is
preventable. Colorado Heart Healthy Solutions measures an individual's
risk for CVD. Through a simple finger prick, all 4 cholesterol
levels (Total Cholesterol, LDL, HDL and Triglycerides), Hemoglobin A1c and
glucose are measured. Blood pressure and body mass index are also
calculated. A1c testing is the gold standard for diagnosing diabetes and
prediabetes. Additional questions are asked about lifestyle, family
history and medical history. All of this information is combined to
calculate the risk of a heart attack or stroke in the next 10 years.
Following the results, lifestyle coaching is available. Best of all,
this program is completely free to Colorado residents. Please call
Chaffee County Public Health at 719.539.4510 to schedule an appointment with a
community health worker.
For more information please contact:
Bev Orrill, Chaffee County Public Health
719-221-9777