Denver Health Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Prevention Program

Participants will be selected through review of the DH administrative databases or by referral from their primary care provider. After completion of the forms, the navigator and client will discuss potential CVD risk reduction activities and programs available through this program for the client to participate in. Potential activities will include self-monitoring using self-help tools,healthy nutrition and exercise activities, community-based exercise programs using the recreation centers in the community, and referral to the Colorado Quitline for smoking cessation activities. Follow-up questionnaires will be completed at 6 and 12 months after enrollment to assess changes in levels of exercise, dietary patterns, and beliefs and attitudes about behavioral change.