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According to new data from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s County Health Rankings, there’s a strong link between how much money you make and how long you’re likely to live.
This is the first in a series of CHI blogs examining the 2019 County Health Rankings.
CHI marks National Health Center Week with a visit to Stout Street Health Center, which serves thousands of people each year.
More health care clinics are making connections to other groups that are working to improve health in their communities.
The legislature is making headway on funding for broadband access. That could spell big gains in rural parts of the state — especially for health.
As a new research analyst at CHI, I have enjoyed the excitement of moving to a new state, buying a new car, finding a new apartment, and of course, starting a new job with new coworkers.
Lunchtime at CHI often finds the office Millennials swapping stories about annoying landlords, messy roommates or frustrating searches for starter homes. But even as we bond over the trials and tribulations of city living, we recognize how lucky we are to be able to afford housing as prices keep heading higher in metro Denver.
One of the first questions that Allie Morgan, CHI’s Legislative Director and Policy Analyst, asked me when I interviewed here was, “How confident are you with Excel?” Sure enough, my first project at CHI exposed me to more spreadsheets, tables and lists than I had seen in my lifetime.
It’s been said that Denver is becoming the “San Francisco of the Plains.” More people want to take advantage of nearby outdoor activities and a booming economy. But this means extra cars on the road and a growing need for alternative, affordable transportation. The good news? Organizations are noticing this trend and taking action.
This fourth installment of the "Better by Design" series focuses on the connection between housing and health.