About CHARLAR
CHARLAR is a shared community program for adults to learn, build skills, and improve health behaviors to lower their risks for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Originally created for the Latino population, the program leverages the cultural assets of Latinos to create a shared learning environment where community members support one another in preventing, delaying or managing heart disease and diabetes.
The program includes 12 weeks of evidence-based skill building and education classes facilitated by bilingual Community Health Workers (CHWs), cardiovascular disease and risk factor screenings, physician counseling, group-based physical activity and navigation to medical homes and other community-based services.
CHARLAR is now available to diverse populations in Denver, Routt and Prowers counties.
CHARLAR Partners
Vuela for Health
Northwest Colorado Health
San Luis Valley Area Health Education Center
Program participants have lost weight, lowered blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels, and report feeling healthier and happier.
