Metro Denver Partnership for Health

MDPH’s Work

MDPH’s collaborative efforts include cross-department work groups in the following areas:

Health Equity 

Cultivate cross-sector collaboration, and innovate and advocate for equitable practices within MDPH and through our communities.

Immunizations 

Address inequitable outcomes of vaccine preventable diseases by promoting immunizations through community-based ambassador organizations. (Read the Immunization Ambassador Program overview and final report in English and in Spanish.)

Behavioral Health 

Reduce stigma associated with mental health among priority populations by partnering with community organizations to increase their capacity to promote anti-stigma messages within their communities. (See a two-page overview of 2024 program takeaways in English and in Spanish. Additionally, find an overview of the program in this report on the pilot phase of the Mental Health Ambassador Program in English and in Spanish.)

Connected Community of Care 

Advance whole-person and whole-family well-being by coordinating resources and services across health care, human service, and community-based providers

Climate Change 

Advance public health planning and response to climate change, with an emphasis on adaptation.

Healthy Eating Active Living 

Address health inequities and unhealthy childhood weight experienced by children and communities of color through the Healthy Beverage Partnership.

Early Childhood 

Support maternal and child health initiatives, including prevention programming and collaboration with other regional efforts.