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More than 200 health leaders will gather to explore the issues critical to Colorado’s health care future on December 1 at the Colorado Health Institute’s Hot Issues in Health conference. The annual event will bring together community health advocates, policymakers, nonprofit organizations, providers, insurers, academics, and other problem-solvers from across the state to share ideas and advance the issues that will drive health policy in 2024.

Data from CHI’s report, Mental Health in Colorado’s LGBTQ+ Communities, was cited by journalist Leigh Paterson in this KUNC article about the difficulties parents of LGBTQ+ kids have finding appropriate, affordable mental health providers in Northern Colorado.

Becoming a Lactation Friendly Workplace not only showcases a commitment to supporting families but also helps parents achieve their breastfeeding goals while cultivating a positive, family-friendly image for businesses in the community.

The Board of Trustees of the Colorado Health Institute (CHI) has appointed Sara Schmitt as President and Chief Executive Officer following a comprehensive national search.

Colorado Newsline cited data from CHI in an article about proposed legislation that advocates say is a first step toward addressing staffing shortages in the state's home health care industry.

NPR’s All Things Considered recently aired a portion of an interview with CHI Research Analyst Kendra Neumann, who has extensive experience in the field of harm reduction.

Content from CHI’s report, Reaching Kids Before the Crisis: Leveraging Universal School-Based Mental Health Screenings, was cited in this March 20 Colorado Newsline story about House Bill 23-1003, which passed the House Monday and moves to the Senate for consideration. The bill would allow public schools to participate in a voluntary mental health screening program for sixth through twelfth graders, referring them to treatment if needed.