Origins: The Flow of CBHC
In 2015, the Colorado Black Health Collaborative envisioned F.L.O.W as a comprehensive prevention program. Since then, longstanding focus remains to inform, educate, assess and refer individuals and families to care for their cardiovascular and heart health.
Now years into the FLOW initiative, the team behind F.L.O.W realizes it is more than just a program. It is a philosophy embedded in the fabric of our community work.
BCHART: Covid-19 & Beyond
With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and its correlation with cardiovascular diseases as major risks, we recognized the need to shift some of our programmatic priorities. This acknowledgement inspired the Black Community Health Awareness Taskforce (BCHART) to align with the F.L.O.W guiding philosophy. BCHART is focused on the current COVID- 19 pandemic and the new norm that will occur when COVID-19’s devastating effects have been dampened.
The New Normal
CBHC’s overarching goal is to address the complex needs of the communities we serve through the development and implementation of culturally responsive programs that are uniquely designed to engage our stakeholders while continuing to expand our network of partners and collaborative relationships. CBHC will F.L.O.W with BCHART as we provide tools, resources, and information to empower our community to make good health choices and to advocate for themselves and family in the health environment.
Will you join our team of black health advocates, leaders, and community-minded physicians to encourage a new way to live heart-healthy, balanced lives in the new, post-pandemic normal?
What is Cardiovascular Health?
Cardiovascular health relates to the overall health or condition of your heart and blood vessels. Good cardiovascular health begins with learning about the factors that put you at risk for developing a preventable heart disease and doing something about the risks you can modify.
Improve Your ‘F.L.O.W.’
Cardiovascular health metrics like blood pressure have a significant impact on the a person’s Covid-19 symptoms and survival. What are ideal blood pressure levels? Systolic pressure (the top number on your reading) should be 120 or less and diastolic pressure readings (bottom number) should be 80 or less. That’s why it’s so important to have your blood pressure checked regularly and to know your numbers!
Now is the time.
You’ve worked to protect yourself from Covid. Keep yourself even safer by making 2020 the year you improve your health! Inspire those you love to do the same. Remember, it only takes a spark to get a fire going! Sign up for our email newsletter today and receive fun, engaging, and informative updates about community programs that can help you manage your weight, stress and find better ways to stay healthy. As a F.L.O.W. member you will also get information about clinical support in your area.
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