Improving Access to Cardiovascular Care for the Latino Population in Northeast Colorado

Targeted counties:
Elbert, Kit Carson, Lincoln, Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, Yuma, Cheyenne
Sources of funding:
Foundations:	N/A
Local government:	N/A
State government:	100%
Federal government:	N/A
Donations:	N/A
Tuition:	N/A
Other:	N/A
Other specified:

Total:	100%

Rural Solutions works in the ten counties of Northeast Colorado to improve access to cardiovascular care for the Latino population. The region has four Latino outreach workers who help the population navigate the medical system. The workers also educate them on nutrition and good overall health. We also provide cultural awareness trainings to professionals who work with other cultures.

Organization:	Rural Solutions
Collaborates with other organizations:	Yes
Collaborating organizations:	Primary care providers, hospitals and clinics, health departments, social service departments, other non profits
Targeted professions:	Dental Hygienist, Dentist (DDS), Nurse (Advanced Practice Nurse), Nurse (Certified Nursing Aide), Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse), Nurse (Registered Nurse), Pharmacist, Physician (MD/DO), Physician Assistant, Social Worker
Targeted place in education pipeline:	Elementary school, Middle school, High school, Vocational/technical school, 2-year/community college, 4-year/university, Graduate or medical school, Residency or post-graduate

Data collected:

We conduct a community survey each year to determine the quality of care and how often they are accessing care. The data is available to the public.

Barriers over next 12 months:

Funding

Barriers to expansion:

Funding, Staff, Space

Data

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