Centers for Preventative Health Initiative
Centers for Preventative Health Initiative
Vuela works in the Spanish speaking community, offering physical and/or mental health-focused programming and services related to heart-health, Diabetes prevention and healthy cooking as well as offering important health testing; such as A1C (test to determine pre Diabetes or Diabetes) and also vaccines, including Flu.
Vuela’s Centers for Preventative Health Initiative creates access points in local Metro Denver churches, schools, and other community based organizations where the Latino community reside. Our Promotoras go to various locations regularly, providing access to preventive health services such as:
- Screening for Pre Diabetes and Diabetes (A1C test)
- Weight/obesity (BMI)
- Chronic kidney disease (urine protein measurement or blood creatinine test)
- Hypertension (blood pressure check)
- Assistance in scheduling breast or cervical cancer screenings
- Identifying clinics for physical and mental well-being services as needed
Our team is also trained as Connect for Health Assisters and can help with Medicaid and CHIP enrollment processes.