CHI Analysis Highlights Telemedicine’s Shifting Role Amidst Pandemic

“As emergency orders forced medical providers to curtail in-person visits, providers had to stand up new technology and processes in a matter of days,” said Michele Lueck, president and CEO of CHI. “Even as medical offices have reopened, telemedicine has established itself an increasingly important method of care delivery, which will have significant policy implications at all levels of the health care system.”

State Awards $4.3 Million in Substance Use Prevention Grants, Guided by Needs Assessment Developed by CHI

The Colorado Department of Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) awarded $4.3 million in grants to 26 programs that aim to prevent substance use among Colorado's youth. The award decisions were informed by a needs assessment developed by the Colorado Health Institute.

Public Health Guidance Available to Prioritize Limited COVID-19 Testing Supplies and Capacity in Metro Denver

Containing COVID-19 and slowing its spread require accurate testing with timely notification of results. The Metro Denver Partnership for Health (MDPH) today released Guidance for Prioritization of COVID-19 Testing, data-informed recommendations to assist health and social service providers, employers, and policymakers in the metro region as they implement testing strategies with their employees, residents, and clients. 

New Public Health Report Provides Guidance for Safely Reopening Metro Denver Schools

The safe reopening of schools is a critical step in promoting children’s health and well-being, and metro Denver’s school leaders have new guidance for how to safely approach this challenge. The Metro Denver Partnership for Health (MDPH) today released COVID-19 Strategies for Schools, an evidence-informed guide for the region’s school districts as they plan to reopen.

Metro Denver Partnership for Health Guidance Is Available on CHI Website

The Colorado Health Institute is working with the Metro Denver Partnership for Health to identify and inform strategies and action plans for how to mitigate increased spread of the novel coronavirus. We have produced several guidance documents on testing, containment, and school openings that can be found on the MDPH web page on the CHI website.