Most Coloradans Understand the Connection Between Climate and Health
More than 80% of Coloradans believe that not only is the climate changing, but that climate change can affect human health, a statewide survey finds.
Colorado Survey Finds a Steady Insurance Market, Improving Mental Health
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Health insurance for Coloradans remains steady after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the 2025 Colorado Health Access Survey (CHAS), released today by the Colorado Health Institute (CHI). The state’s uninsured rate stands at 5.9%, in line with pre-COVID years.
Colorado Health Institute Adds New Members to Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees of the Colorado Health Institute (CHI) has elected two respected leaders to join its ranks. Dustin Moyer, CEO of Mountain Family Health Centers, and Kevin Patterson, CEO of Connect for Health Colorado, will help to support CHI’s mission of strengthening communities and systems with trusted analysis and collaborative solutions to improve health.
Media Resource: Interactive Graphic Takes Detailed Look at Federal Funding in Colorado
The Colorado Health Institute has published an interactive graphic that details what parts of state government are most vulnerable to cuts in federal funding.
Karam Ahmad Named to Denver Business Journal’s 40 Under 40
The Denver Business Journal recognized Karam H. Ahmad, Managing Director of Partnerships and Development at the Colorado Health Institute (CHI), as one of its 40 Under 40 for 2025 at an event March 13 in Glendale.
Colorado Health Institute Appoints Managing Director of Partnerships and Development
The Colorado Health Institute (CHI) announces the advancement of Karam Ahmad to the role of Managing Director of Partnerships and Development. Ahmad has been a key leader at CHI since joining the organization in 2017.
Colorado Health Institute Adds Three Members to Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees of the Colorado Health Institute (CHI) has elected three new members to support the organization as it advances its mission of strengthening communities and systems with trusted analysis and collaborative solutions to improve health. Tanya Heikkila, Liane Jollon, and Jay Nakashima each bring expertise in areas that will help support CHI as it begins implementing a new strategic plan that will guide the public health institute in the years ahead.
Hot Issues in Health to Highlight Federal Policy Impacts, Preview Legislative Session
The Colorado Health Institute’s annual Hot Issues in Health conference will gather policymakers, community health advocates, nonprofit leaders, providers, insurers, academics, and other stakeholders to discuss impacts of the recent election and look ahead to 2025. Hosted by the Colorado Health Institute in partnership with the Colorado School of Public Health, this year’s sold-out event will take place on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.
Introducing the Colorado Belonging Barometer: A Landmark Effort to Measure Belonging Across Colorado
June 26, 2024 — Belonging Colorado, a special fund at The Denver Foundation, announces the launch of the Colorado Belonging Barometer, a pioneering initiative to measure the sense of belonging among Coloradans. This effort, in collaboration with the Colorado Health Institute (CHI) and Over Zero, marks the first time belonging has been assessed at the state level, providing crucial insights into the social fabric of Colorado communities.
New Report Highlights Barriers and Opportunities for Colorado’s AANHPI Communities
May 8, 2024 — The Colorado AAPI Circle, in partnership with the Colorado Health Institute, on Wednesday released the findings of a groundbreaking new report that highlights Colorado’s Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community.