The following information outlines our prevention efforts in the Healthy Living areas, including Oral Health, Behavioral Health, Nutrition & Fitness, and Tobacco Free Living.

 

• Healthy Living Initiatives

• Healthy Living Top Ten 

 

Healthy Living Tool Kits

The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing is committed to improving the health of our clients through effective screening, diagnosis, treatment and referral.  These tool kits provide guidance on how to document and address issues of health promotion in Medicaid/CHP+ clients.

 

• Preventive Oral Health Services

• Addressing Depression in Primary Care

• Addressing Obesity

• Addressing Tobacco Cessation 

   

Tracking Population Health

 

Healthy Living Performance Measures

 

Oral Health Performance Measures

 

 

Client Demographic Profile 

 

Trend Graphs for Health Changes in the Medicaid Population:

 

• Oral Health Services for Children
• Depression Rates for Teens 11-17
• Tobacco Use in Adults
• Overweight and Obesity Among Adults

 

For additional information, contact Lisa Waugh at Lisa.Waugh@state.co.us or (303) 866-2029

 

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