Volume V | June 30, 2020
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The Ohio Cardiovascular & Diabetes Collaborative (Cardi-OH) is a statewide initiative of health care professionals who share knowledge to improve Medicaid patient outcomes and eliminate health disparities across Ohio.
A Message from the PIs

On behalf of the Ohio Cardiovascular Health Collaborative and the Ohio Diabetes Consortium, we would like to thank our partners for their contributions of time and talent that made fiscal year 2020 a tremendous year. The team produced many valuable educational resources for primary care providers on hypertension care and management and social determinants of health. This is even more impressive as we consider the incredible challenges of the last several months which have highlighted the very real issues of health disparities, access to care, and the importance of managing chronic conditions. As we navigate this new world of collaborative work together, we continue to feel energized by the commitment of our partners to come together to improve the health of Ohioans.

Kicking off fiscal year 2021, we are pleased to share with you our updated logo that presents a combined focus of cardiovascular health and diabetes under our Cardi-OH name, two chronic conditions that continue to disproportionately affect Ohio's Medicaid population. We look forward to our continued work with you in the coming year.

Sincerely,
Mike W. Konstan, MD, and Shari Bolen, MD, MPH
Check out the latest podcast featuring Joshua Joseph, MD, FAHA at The Ohio State University
 
Podcasts highlight national, state and local leaders discussing timely topics for primary care clinicians. 
NEW!
Do you know how to implement motivational interviewing skills in your clinical practice?

Capsules provide busy clinicians brief summaries of best practices that are ready to be implemented in clinical care.  
 
Cardi-OH has partnered with Project ECHO ® to support primary care providers to safely and effectively treat cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Using simple video conferencing technology and case based learning, Cardi-OH ECHO creates a unique partnership between community healthcare providers and a team of multidisciplinary specialists from Ohio's leading medical centers.
Adults with disabilities are disproportionately affected by chronic conditions and often do not participate in aerobic physical activity. Check out the latest best practices content outlining the amount and type of physical activity for adults with disabilities.  
Learn More!
Visit cardi-oh.org to learn more about the collaborative and read up on the latest best practices.
Sharing best practices to improve cardiovascular health and diabetes.