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To celebrate Pride month, we explored data-collection practices for sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability status at local public health agencies. Panelists included: Raissa Huntley (she/her), Senior Health Data Analyst Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment; Ash Neufeldt (she/her), Advocacy and Education Manager Rocky Mountain Equality Vanessa Fry (they/she), Senior Health Equity Consultant Michigan Public Health Institute.
In this Hot Issues in Health webinar, we explored the growing connection between climate hazards, homeowners insurance, and health — and how Colorado can reduce risk for its communities and the insurance market. Our panel included State Sen. Cleave Simpson, Insurance Commissioner Michael Conway, and Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association Executive Director Carole Walker.
An interactive graphic and analysis show where federal cuts would hit hardest in Colorado’s state budget
The Good Food Collective takes a values-driven approach to food justice, dignity, and well-being
Stronger communities can help us to continue caring for ourselves, our families, and our neighbors. CHI is implementing a network of health care, public health, and community organizations in the metro area — building relationships and coordination to increase access to community-based programs known to prevent and manage chronic disease. Guest speakers from the state health department joined us to share the vision for these cross-sector partnerships in advancing health across Colorado.
In 2024, CHI demonstrated how we use evidence and analysis in smart, sensitive ways to lift the voices of communities that are often overlooked. In this annual report, you can read about three projects that illustrate how we provide trusted analysis and collaborative solutions to improve health.
With Congress discussing major cuts to Medicaid, CHI looked to the Colorado Health Access Survey to gauge the potential impact of Medicaid cuts on Coloradans. CHI directors were joined by Adam Fox of the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, Dawn Joyce of Impact Health Policy Partners, and Gena Ozols of COLOR Latina to discuss strategies to preserve health access for Coloradans.
Congress is proposing to cut federal spending on Medicaid. The Colorado Health Access Survey shows the consequences of cutting the program for Coloradans who use it.
School-based health centers play a key role in Colorado's health care safety net. The Colorado Health Institute recently partnered with the Youth Healthcare Alliance and state health department to create the 2024 School-Based Health Care Need Index. Discover key trends and findings, learn how to use the interactive tool, and hear how leaders on the front lines of youth health care are filling this important need.