Integration of Behavioral Health by Community Health Workers Into a Lifestyle Intervention That Addresses Reduction of Risk for Cardiovascular Disease in Rural Communities

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Discusses the impact of having community health workers (CHWs) integrate behavioral healthcare into a rural lifestyle change intervention focused on reducing cardiovascular disease risk. Analyzes CHW visits with participants in the Colorado Heart Healthy Solutions (CHHS) program from 2019-2023 and provides data on completed behavioral health screening assessments, connections to care, and CHW-delivered health coaching interventions. Discusses sustainability and feasibility of integrating behavioral health into CHW-led programs in rural communities.

Stephanie Coronel-Mockler, Nick Flattery, Ashley Ambrose, et al.

Preventing Chronic Disease, 23

10/2026

Behavioral health · Cardiovascular disease · Community health workers · Health screening · Statistics and data · Sustainability of programs · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · Colorado