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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.
The word “health” probably brings to mind a visit to the doctor, health insurance or a prescription for medicine. But many other things influence good health.
For instance, the physical environment matters. A lot.
Along the road to this year’s “Reaching Our Peak,” we met Coloradans who are taking health and well-being into their own hands.
Colorado’s Hispanic community faces unique and substantial barriers to achieving good health, according to data from the latest Colorado Health Report Card Data Spotlight.