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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.
Analysis of the 2015 Healthy Kids Colorado Survey finds that lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) highschoolers in Colorado trail their heterosexual peers in seven important indicators of health.
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.
This interactive dashboard and analysis explore bullying among Colorado’s high schoolers using data from the 2015 Healthy Kids Colorado Survey.
This interactive dashboard and analysis explore mental health among Colorado’s high schoolers using data from the 2015 Healthy Kids Colorado Survey.
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.
Our physical environment can promote better health — or inhibit it. This series looks at five topics in neighborhood design that play key roles in health.
A first-of-its-kind analysis of children living in the city of Denver finds certain neighborhood characteristics are more often associated with whether a child is obese.