Sealants Provided in School Settings are Effective

Research shows dental sealants to shield the back teeth could prevent up to 80 percent of cavities in school-aged children. They are quick, easy, and painless to apply – yet according to a new CDC Vital Signs, about 60 percent of school children ages 6-11 years don’t get dental sealants.

Dental sealants are a thin coating that is painted on teeth to protect them from cavities. One way to provide sealants to more children is by increasing their access to school-based sealant programs (SBSPs).

SBSPs are especially important for children from low-income families because such children are less likely to receive dental care. These programs target schools with a high percentage of children eligible for free or reduced-cost meal programs. As a result, SBSPs provide sealants to children who are at higher risk for cavities and less likely to receive preventive care.

Sealants provided in school settings are effective. Recent studies found that dental sealants prevent 80 percent of cavities for two years after application and continue to protect against 50 percent of cavities for up to 4 years after placement. They can be retained in the mouth for as long as nine years.

To learn more, go to CDC Vital Signs.

[Source:  CDPHE Child and School Oral Health]

CICP Name Change Survey

"The Department welcomes your participation in this survey regarding selection of a new name to replace the name for the existing Colorado Indigent Care Program (CICP). We intend for this new name to take effectJuly 1, 2017. We in the Special Financing Division who administer the CICP have been working with the Department's Policy, Communications and Administration Office to develop a new name which will reflect the nature of the transformed program. We are presenting two possible options for you in this survey that are the result of that process. In addition, the survey is structured to offer you an option to submit another name of your choice and any comments you may have.

New CICP Name Survey
Please respond by Monday, September 26, 2016.

Send any questions you may have to CICPCorrespondence@state.co.us."

[Source:  Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment]

Colorado Medical Home Community Forum

Supporting Integrated Care
September 13, 2016
4:30 - 6:30pm

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
4300 Cherry Creek Dr S
Denver, Colorado 80246
DOC Room, Building A
For more details and to RSVP

Colorado Baby and Me Tobacco Free program helps pregnant mothers and their partners quit smoking

"The Colorado Baby and Me Tobacco Free Program, a smoking cessation program created for pregnant women and new moms, is offering incentives for new moms and their partners who stay away from tobacco after they deliver.

Baby and Me will offer diaper vouchers to support partners who quit smoking during the first year after delivery. Support partners must:
-Be a daily smoker at least three months before their partner/family member became pregnant
-Live with their pregnant woman when they enroll and for a year after delivery
-Attend four prenatal sessions with the pregnant partner/family member
-Agree to a CO breath test each month for up to 12 months after baby is born
-Quit smoking and test tobacco-free by the first breath test after delivery

Baby and Me participants can earn 14 diaper vouchers - two during prenatal visits and as many as 12 after delivery. Baby and me participants also can earn $15 gas cards at select locations."

[Source: COPrevent]

Colorado Family Leadership Registry

The registry has launched!  Sign up today to register your agency as a Partner Organization.

The Family Leadership Registry is a tool to help you connect with a Family Leader who is trained and equipped to offer the parent/family perspective.

The Family Leadership Registry is a data base of over 500 graducates of Colorado's Family Leadership Training Institute (FLTI).  These family leaders have had over 90 hours of classroom instruction on leadership and the civic process, representing diverse perspectives from across the state.  Many are eager to share their expertise with organizations seeking the parent/family perspective on issues such as weelness, busllying, early childhood, health inequity, disability and suicide prevention.

For any questions or comments, please contact:  Eileen Forlenza at eileen.forlenza@state.co.us

Women’s Wellness Connection (WWC) Clinical Services and Care Coordination applications due March 14

“The Women’s Wellness Connection (WWC) program is currently accepting applications for both clinical services and care coordination funds. If you already receive funding, you do not need to apply. The intention is to increase the number of women screened for breast and cervical cancer in the state of Colorado. For more information about the two funding opportunities, please see below:

WWC Clinical Services: This program provides financial support to clinical services organizations to provide breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services for uninsured and under insured women who meet WWC’s age, income, and lawful presence criteria as outline in the WWC Provider Toolkit.

Care Coordination: This program provides financial support to clinical services organizations to increase care coordination related to breast and cervical cancer screening for insured women who otherwise meet WWC’s age, income, and lawful presence criteria as outlined in the WWC Provider Toolkit.

Applications are due by March 14, 2016. Application documents and information can be found at www.colorado.gov/cdphe/wwc-funding. If you have any questions, please email them to the WWC program staff at cdphe_wwc@state.co.us.” [Source: CDPHE]

Save the Date: LARC Symposium June 6th & 7th

“The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's Family Planning Program is pleased to invite you to the 2016 Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive (LARC) Symposium. Colorado has gained national and international accolades for increasing meaningful access to the most effective methods of contraception. You can play a role in helping Colorado set a new standard!

This two-day, intensive training opportunity is open to any advanced practice clinician or physician serving reproductive-aged females. Special focus is on FQHCs, pediatricians, family practice and primary care providers wanting to expand their patient visits to include meaningful access to LARC. Sessions will range from basic IUD and contraceptive implant counseling and insertion to trouble shooting difficult cases and managing side effects. In addition to clinical providers, this symposium seeks to recruit clinic administrative staff to learn more about LARC related clinic efficiencies, coding, reimbursement and product stocking.

The cost is free to providers and clinic administrators. Continuing education credits will be offered. Registration coming soon! Click here for more information.” [Source: CDPHE]

Colorado Medical Home Community Forum Mar. 8: Supporting Integrated Care

“RSVP today for the next Colorado Medical Home Community Forum about Supporting Integrated Care on March 8th 4:30-6:30pm. Presenters include Nicole King (Colorado SIM Office), Ashlie Brown (Colorado Health Institute), Kyle Knierim, MD (University of Colorado) and Shannon Breitzman (CDPHE).

The event will be held at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, DOC Room, Building A, 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246. RSVP by clicking here. You can also attend the meeting via the webinar link and call-in 1-877-820-7831 - Participant passcode: 300218#. Contact Anne Jones at anne.jones@state.co.us with questions.” [Source: Colorado Medical Home Initiative]

Colorado Medical Home Community Forum Mar. 8: Supporting Integrated Care

“RSVP today for the next Colorado Medical Home Community Forum about Supporting Integrated Care on March 8th 4:30-6:30pm. Presenters include Nicole King (Colorado SIM Office), Ashlie Brown (Colorado Health Institute), Kyle Knierim, MD (University of Colorado) and Shannon Breitzman (CDPHE).

The event will be held at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, DOC Room, Building A, 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246. RSVP by clicking here. You can also attend the meeting via the webinar link and call-in 1-877-820-7831 - Participant passcode: 300218#. Contact Anne Jones at anne.jones@state.co.us with questions.” [Source: Colorado Medical Home Initiative]

Campaign to raise Latino awareness of safe, fluoridated tap water

“Colorado Public Radio recently covered a collaborative campaign aimed at letting Latinos know Denver tap water is safe and clean. The Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation is partnering with a community group called Westwood Unidos to get the word out. Many Latino families suspicious of tap water turn to other, less healthy drinks, depriving their children and themselves of the positive health effects of safe, fluoridated water.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment recommends communities fluoridate their water supplies and urges all Coloradans to drink safe, fluoridated tap water. Fluoridated water can help reduce cavities in children by as much as 40 percent, avoiding the cost of dental visits and the pain of tooth decay. To learn more, go to Colorado Public Radio or visit the CDPHE fluoride safety web page.” [Source: COPrevent]

State health launches diabetes prevention speakers bureau

“The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announces the launch of a Colorado Diabetes Prevention Program Speakers Bureau. The Speakers Bureau includes dynamic speakers from across Colorado with a variety of expertise in diabetes prevention. These speakers can provide informative presentations that focus on raising awareness about prediabetes, type 2 diabetes and the National DPP. If you have any questions, or would like to join the Speakers Bureau, please contact Becky DiOrio at becky.diorio@state.co.us.” [Source: COPrevent]

Save the Date: Colorado Cancer Coalition & Colorado Cancer Plan Kick Off Event

When: February 11-12, 2016
Estimated: Thursday full day, Friday half day
Where: Marriott Westminster, book your hotel with the group rate

Join Comprehensive Cancer Program to:

• Celebrate the official launch of the new cancer plan!
• Participate in the first meeting of the reinvigorated Colorado Cancer Coalition, including meeting new leadership.
• Identify priorities from the new cancer plan to be implemented over the next 2 years.
• Learn about the cancer landscape in Colorado, including data, opportunities and gaps.

For more information, contact cdphe_cancerplan@state.co.us.

Colorado Medical Home Community Forum Dec. 8: Integrated Care

“RSVP today for the next Colorado Medical Home Community Forum about Supporting Integrated Care Through SIM and ACC 2.0 on December 8th 4:30-6:30pm. Presenters include Kathryn Jantz, ACC 2.0 (Dept. of Health Care Policy and Financing); Kyle Knierim, MD, SIM (University of Colorado Health Sciences Center); and Nicole King, SIM (Dept. of Health Care Policy and Financing).

The event will be held at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, DOC Room, Building A, 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246. RSVP by clicking here. You can also attend the meeting via the webinar link and call-in 1-877-820-7831 - Participant passcode: 300218#. Contact Anne Jones at anne.jones@state.co.us with questions.” [Source: Colorado Medical Home Initiative]

CDPHE policy for providing information about Medicaid or Connect for Health Colorado

“Please see the memo creating a standard policy that all Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) contractors that provide direct clinical services provide Colorado Medicaid and Connect for Health Colorado information to clients presenting for services at their agencies.” [Source: CDPHE]

Colorado Medical Home Community Forum Dec. 8: Integrated Care

“RSVP today for the next Colorado Medical Home Community Forum about Supporting Integrated Care Through SIM and ACC 2.0 on December 8th 4:30-6:30pm. Presenters include Kathryn Jantz, ACC 2.0 (Dept. of Health Care Policy and Financing); Kyle Knierim, MD, SIM (University of Colorado Health Sciences Center); and Nicole King, SIM (Dept. of Health Care Policy and Financing).

The event will be held at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, DOC Room, Building A, 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246. RSVP by clicking here. You can also attend the meeting via the webinar link and call-in 1-877-820-7831 - Participant passcode: 300218#. Contact Anne Jones at anne.jones@state.co.us with questions.” [Source: Colorado Medical Home Initiative]

CO Commission on Affordable Health Care - Nov. 16th Meeting

“The next meeting of the Colorado Commission on Affordable Health Care will take place Monday, November 16th from 1:30 – 4:00pm at COPIC in the Mile High Room, 7351 E. Lowry Blvd. The meeting materials can be found on the Commission website at: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cocostcommission/commission-meetings” [Source: CDPHE]

Colorado Medicaid Implements New Benefit for Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME)

“The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is providing an opportunity for Federally Qualified Health Centers, Rural Health Clinics and safety net clinics to acquire accreditation of their Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) program through either the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) to ensure that DSME programs meet national standards.

The toolkit and scholarship application are available on CDPHE’s Diabetes Partner Resources. All applications should be received by Nov. 30, 2015 to be considered.” [Source: CDPHE]

Women’s Wellness Connection request for applications (RFA) now open!

“The Women’s Wellness Connection (WWC) program is currently accepting Request for Applications (RFA) for both clinical services and care coordination funds as part of an Open RFA. The intention is to increase the number of women screened for breast and cervical cancer in the state of Colorado. For more information about the two funding opportunities, please see below:

Clinical Services Program: This program provides financial support to clinical services organizations to provide breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services for uninsured and under insured women who meet WWC’s age, income, and lawful presence criteria as outline in the WWC Provider Toolkit.

Care Coordination Grant Program: This program provides financial support to clinical services organizations to increase care coordination related to breast and cervical cancer screening for insured women who otherwise meet WWC’s age, income, and lawful presence criteria as outlined in the WWC Provider Toolkit.

Applications are due by November 16, 2015 and March 14, 2016. Application documents and information can be found at www.colorado.gov/cdphe/wwc-funding. If you have any questions, please email them to the WWC program staff at cdphe_wwc@state.co.us.” [Source: Women’s Wellness Connection]

New HIT and PCMH training opportunities

“The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and the University of Colorado Department Family Medicine are launching two new e-learning training modules for primary care practices. These modules are available for primary care practices in Colorado to use at no cost, and they provide valuable learning opportunities and Continuing Medical Education credits:

• HIT e-learning Modules: Includes four modules, each taking about 30 minutes to complete. You will receive AAFP CME credits for completing all four modules. 
• PCMH e-Learning Modules: Includes 12 modules, each taking about one hour to complete. You will receive 12 AAFP CME credits for completing all 12 modules.

To access the e-learning modules, please visit http://hit.pcmhelearning.com. Click on the “Sign Up” link, and then enter a valid email address and zip code. Once these are validated, you will receive an email inviting you to register for the website. Please check your SPAM folder if you do not receive this email. For more information, please contact Brooke Bodart at CDPHE at brooke.bodart@state.co.us.” [Source: COPrevent]

ICD-10-CM Coding Webinar on June 25

“With less than 6 months until ICD-10 implementation, this webinar on June 25, 12:00-1:00pm, will introduce you to the basics of coding in ICD-10. The majority of the coding concepts outlined in Webinar 1 (on May 18) will apply in this webinar, but we will review any guidelines and changes related to the new code set.  ICD-10 is all about specificity and this is derived from thorough provider documentation. This webinar will discuss new conceptual additions as well as chapter specific examples, which demonstrate how the code set is used in a practical setting. This webinar will cover a variety of specialties and conditions and will apply to all types of services such as family planning, school based health, chronic disease screening, and primary care.

Call information for the webinar: Go to https://stateofcolorado.centurylinkccc.com/CenturylinkWeb/FamilyPlanning. Click on the “Guest” tab; enter your name and your email. You can enter your phone number for CenturyLink to call you or dial 1-877-820 7831 and enter passcode 628189# (Press # after the passcode).” [Source: CDPHE]