Our Work
We know that social, human, and health services that are integrated can improve people’s health outcomes far more than one siloed component. Yet our systems continue to be antiquated and fragmented.
The world has changed rapidly in the past few years, and the Colorado Health Institute is changing our approach so we can more directly address the critical issues that will advance health equity in Colorado. For 20 years, CHI has worked to advance its mission of improving health for all people in our state. Today, we are zeroing in on three challenges we must address to continue fulfilling that mission — climate change, behavioral health, and integrating our systems of care.
Climate change can seem like a problem so big and broad that everyone is at equal risk. Increased drought, higher temperatures, extreme weather, and other impacts of a changing climate in Colorado will surely affect the lives of everyone who lives here.
A stable place to live. Enough to eat. A job. Child care. The Colorado Health Access Survey reveals how these four factors are closely tied to mental health.
New Colorado Health Access Survey data on the lingering effects of job loss. Plus: A portrait of Colorado veterans' health.
A new report from Colorado’s Maternal Mortality Committee highlights the need for more attention to perinatal mental health and disparities in maternal mortality.
Community members across the state are working toward a Colorado where all people have access to affordable, healthy food in their communities. Achieving this vision requires making changes to our food systems at the local, state, and federal levels.
Navigating Uncharted Waters: The Pandemic, Health, Coverage, and Care in Colorado
A connected community provides whole-person and whole-family care through cross-sector relationships, shared best practices, and coordinated technology.
Community-based organizations are playing a vital role in COVID-19 testing, treatment, and recovery. What steps need to be taken to support these organizations and the work they do to improve health?