Our Work
Drug overdoses have been increasing both in Colorado and across the U.S. for years. Across the political spectrum, Colorado legislators want to respond to the overdose epidemic. The state’s response has become a contest between two schools of thought — criminalization of drugs and harm reduction.
Metro Denver Partnership for Health Ambassador Programs are reaching communities where traditional public health outreach efforts have been less effective.
Colorado Leads in Legal Protections, but the State Needs LGBTQ-Competent Providers
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.
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.
Billions in Federal Aid, Abortion Rights, and New State Agencies Are on the Docket
Poor Mental Health Persisted Even After Laid-Off Workers Found New Employment
New Colorado Health Access Survey data on the lingering effects of job loss. Plus: A portrait of Colorado veterans' health.
The Colorado Health Access Survey finds more veterans reporting unique health needs that need specialized care.