Promoviendo La Salud
Promoviendo la Salud 
Promoviendo la Salud's mission is to improve health, and reduce health inequalities, among Latino adults in La Plata and Archuleta Counties. Through outreach, education, referrals and individual support, we aim to reduce the risk of chronic disease, such as diabetes, heart disease, and cervical and breast cancer. Our goal is to empower Latinos with the important health information they need to keep themselves and their families healthy!
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
EDUCATION: Promoviendo is a promotora based program. Promotoras are bi-lingual, bi-cultural members of the community who have special training in health promotion. They can offer education on specific health issues, suggestions on how to reduce your risk for chronic disease, referrals for where to access medical care, and support in dealing with health problems. Promotoras can do small group presentations, or just meet with clients one on one, to address whatever health concerns you have.
ADULT HEALTH SCREENINGS:
In addition, Promoviendo offers adult health screening clinics throughout the year. These screenings are an opportunity to check your blood pressure, get weighed, and have a blood test for cholesterol and glucose (blood sugar). Beginning in November 2007, eligible clients needing additional follow-up may be referred to one of our evening chronic disease management clinics. For more information, please call one of the numbers listed below.
HOW TO CONTACT US
Aracely Martinez, Promotora, La Plata County 749-8810 (Durango)
Kay Vigil, Promotora, La Plata County 749-8628 (Durango)
Sandra Gnos, Promotora, Archuleta County 759-9913 (Pagosa Springs)
Karen Forest, Coordinator 247-5702, ext. 207
SPONSORSHIP:
This program is sponsored by the Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease and Pulmonary Disease Grants Program at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and The Colorado Health Foundation.
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