News Coverage
News coverage of the Colorado Health Foundation is updated regularly. Because news Web links frequently change or expire, we keep this section current with available live links.
Colorado Takes a Huge Step toward Transforming the Family Dining Experience
Digital Journal, May 22, 2013
Unique park going in at YDH & C
Yuma Pioneer, May 16, 2013
Aurora fifth-grader wins Icelandic adventure through anti-obesity program
EdNewsColorado, May 15, 2013
Planting started at community garden
Fort Morgan Times, May 11, 2013
Leaders put spotlight on health
Our Colorado News, May 6, 2013
Soapbox: Small steps can motivate big changes in the health of Colorado's kids
The Coloradoan, May 4, 2013
Colorado's report card a mixed bag
Colorado Springs Gazette, April 30, 2013
Colorado Health Foundation awards CMC a grant to support potential bachelor's in nursing
Post Independent, April 29, 2013
Colorado Medicaid Expansion Moves Forward With One Republican Vote
Kaiser Health News, April 29, 2013
Guidelines for a Healthier Community
Prowers Journal, April 29, 2013
Reading: the prescription for Colorado's future
Denver Post's The Idea Log blog, April 29, 2013
Urban Land Institute Conducting Health Seminars in Lamar
Prowers Journal, April 24, 2013
In Colorado, good health is good for business
Denver Post's The Idea Log blog, April 22, 2013
Heavy drinking blurs Colo. health
Durango Herald, April 21, 2013
Guest Opinion: Let's bring good mental health care into the mainstream
The Denver Business Journal, April 19, 2013
Lamar chosen for Healthy Places Initiative
Lamar Ledger, April 16, 2013
In wide-ranging meeting, Steamboat School Board weighs in on budget proposals
Steamboat Today, April 15, 2013
Yuma hospital foundation receives grant for park
Fort Morgan Times, April 12, 2013
Health Center Funding Solidified, Receives $7.35 Million
Northern Colorado 5, April 11, 2013
Sunrise receives $4.15 million donation, expansion to move forward
Northern Colorado Business Report, April 11, 2013
Colorado Health Foundation awards CMC $559,276 grant
Colorado Mountain College eNews, April 9, 2013
Opinion: Looking out for No.1 in health
Health Policy Solutions, April 8, 2013
Primary care doctors welcome mental health professionals
Denver Post, April 8, 2013
Public computer stations set up to encourage enrollment for public health insurance
Eagle Valley Enterprise, April 3, 2013
Womb may hold secrets to curbing obesity, diabetes
Health Policy Solutions, April 3, 2013
Get Well
5280 Magazine, April 1, 2013
Merino Jr./Sr. High School to be recognized as 2013 Healthy School Champion
Journal Advocate, March 26, 2013
5th Gear Kids promotes healthy choices
EdNewsColorado, March 25, 2013
Colorado mounts turnaround after flunking on children's health
Health Policy Solutions, March 25, 2013
Health report card reveals potential issues in state of Colorado
Steamboat Today, March 24, 2013
Childhood obesity rate in Colorado worrisome
I-News Network, March 21, 2013
Colorado Adults Are Still Fit And Healthy, But What About The Children?
KUNC, March 21, 2013
Report card: Colorado adult health improves, kids' decline
The Denver Business Journal, March 21, 2013
Report: Colo. employers would save hundreds of millions with a healthier workforce
Northern Colorado Business Report, March 21, 2013
What if Colorado Were Number 1?
Public News Service, March 21, 2013
What If We Were No. 1?: The 2012 Colorado Health Report Card Answers the Question
Fort Mills Times, March 21, 2013
Kansas gets flunking grade on report looking at health care price transparency laws
Wichita Eagle, March 20, 2013
Health access improves, but more children in poverty
Health Policy Solutions, March 19, 2013
Hector Varela Community garden under way for year in Fort Morgan
Fort Morgan Times, March 14, 2013
Republican joins push to expand Medicaid in Colorado
The Denver Business Journal, March 14, 2013
Shutterbugs to document health of Garfield County
Post Independent, March 13, 2013
Medicaid expansions: A boost to Colorado
Northern Colorado Business Report, March 8, 2013
Arvada selected to participate in Healthy Places Initiative
Denver Post's YourHub, March 6, 2013
If you're a pregnant smoker, NCHD wants to help you quit
Journal Advocate, Feb. 28, 2013
Don't just DO South by Southwest This Year. Do it Good.
The Huffington Post's Impact blog, Feb. 25, 2013
Can Colorado be the healthiest state?
Denver Post's The Idea Log blog, Feb. 20, 2013
Lamar selected to participate in health initiative
Bent County Democrat, Feb. 20, 2013
New progam aids in more physical activity among students
Our Colorado News, Feb. 20, 2013
Heart health and kids
La Voz Bilingüe, Feb. 19, 2013
Mi Familia
Yellow Scene Magazine, Feb. 19, 2013
New health grants for Colorado neighborhoods could clean up alleys, widen sidewalks, slow down cars
Denver Post's The Daily Dose blog, Feb. 19, 2013
Guest Commentary: Expanding Medicaid makes dollars — and sense
Denver Post, Feb. 18, 2013
Impact of expanded Medicaid studied
Boulder County Business Report, Feb. 18, 2013
Medicaid Cheaper to Grow in Colorado, Study Says
Becker's Hospital Review, Feb. 14, 2013
Medicaid expansion a 'no-brainer': hike in GDP and new jobs by 2015
Health Policy Solutions, Feb. 14, 2013
Study: Medicaid Expansion Offers Financial Benefits for Colorado
Public News Service, Feb. 14, 2013
Colorado Medicaid expansion would create 22,000 jobs, study says
The Denver Business Journal, Feb. 13, 2013
Colorado survey shows expanding Medicaid saves money
USA Today, Feb. 13, 2013
Opinion: Medicaid expansion will help Colorado's economy
Health Policy Solutions, Feb. 13, 2013
Report: 22K jobs possible in Colorado by 2026 if Medicaid expanded
Northern Colorado Business Report, Feb. 13, 2013
Study: Expanding Medicaid cheaper than not in Colorado
Kaiser Health News, Feb. 13, 2013
Study: Medicaid expansion would boost jobs; Colorado coffers
Denver Post, Feb. 13, 2013
Health exchange will tap brokers but won't pay them
Health Policy Solutions, Feb. 12, 2013
Colorado loans to groceries aim for greener goods in obesity fight
Denver Post, Feb. 8, 2013
Healthy vending snacks on the rise
EdNewsColorado, Feb. 6, 2013
Quenching Denver's food deserts
Confluence Denver, Jan. 30, 2013
Taking the barriers out of health care
Sky Hi Daily News, Jan. 29, 2013
Chronic Disease Self-Management Program in works
Canon City Daily Record, Jan. 28, 2013
Study calls for daily PE classes
EdNews Colorado, Jan. 28, 2013
Scott Stanford: 'Losing Ground' helps I-News Network gain ground
Steamboat Today, Jan. 27, 2013
Davidson: Denver's 25 "Most Powerful Women" honored at chamber dinner
Denver Post, Jan. 24, 2013
BOCES awarded surplus Riverton school modular for new school-based health clinic at Wind River
County 10, Jan. 23, 2013
Innovative program pools education, community tools for at-risk youth
Denver Post, Jan. 19, 2013
Weeklong program offers free dental care for uninsured kids
Colorado Springs Gazette, Jan. 17, 2013
Colorado Women's Chamber honoring 25 Most Powerful Women in Denver
Denver Post, Jan. 15, 2013
New community clinic on the way
Our Colorado News, Jan. 9, 2013
Mesa Developmental Services awarded thousands
KKCO, Jan. 6, 2013
Doctors have extra reason to join records system
Boulder County Business Report, Jan. 4, 2013
Simulation labs a new tool to help train student nurses
UCCS Media Watch, Jan. 4, 2013
The Colorado Health Foundation Supports Medicaid Expansion Decision by Governor Hickenlooper
BusinessWire, Jan. 3, 2013
1 Million Dollars Granted to NW BOCES
Sky-Hi News, Jan. 2, 2013
Healthy living class to be offered
Holyoke Enterprise, Jan. 2, 2013
Food for thought
Colorado Springs Independent, Dec. 26, 2012
Working to expand clinical pharmacy care to the underserved
Denver Post's YourHub, Dec. 24, 2012
New Hayden school playground gets rave reviews
Steamboat Today, Dec. 22, 2012
Grants boost physical activity, food safety
Pueblo Chieftain, Dec. 19, 2012
Fort Carson child-care center to fight obesity with garden
Stars and Stripes, Dec. 17, 2012
Year-round, Handicapped Accessible Walking Trail & Parking Lot Constructed at New Holly School District Facilities
The Prowers Journal, Dec. 17, 2012
'Design thinking' offers new approach to tackling childhood obesity
Health Policy Solutions, Dec. 14, 2012
Family Resource Center receives unexpected donation
Journal Advocate, Dec. 14, 2012
Children's Hospital Colorado joins CORHIO
Boulder County Business Report, Dec. 13, 2012
Community health survey online
Lamar Ledger, Dec. 6, 2012
Opinion: Medicaid expansion may be more costly than advertised
Health Policy Solutions, Dec. 4, 2012
Valley-Wide to open new clinic Dec. 31
La Junta Tribune, Nov. 27, 2012
Healthy Communities: A New Direction in Development
UrbanLand, Nov. 26, 2012
Making CO Cavity Free at Three
Public News Service, Nov. 26, 2012
Tips for a healthy Thanksgiving feast
The Denver Post's Mile High Mamas blog, Nov. 19, 2012
County expanding opportunities for Medicaid, CHP Plus
Vail Daily, Nov. 10, 2012
Colorado Health Foundation takes first steps toward 'Healthy Places'
La Junta Tribune, Nov. 2, 2012
New data tool finds health costs vary wildly
Health Policy Solutions, Nov. 1, 2012
How 4 states are fighting obesity
American Medical News, Oct. 29, 2012
School District 51 transitioning to healthy eating
KJCT, Oct. 26, 2012
LiveWell Colorado Holds Workshop to Improve School Lunches
KREX, Oct. 25, 2012
Public housing project a national model for supporting health
Health Policy Solutions, Oct. 17, 2012
County Health Dept. gets $185K grant
Cortez Journal, Oct. 15, 2012
Programs pay off medical school debt
Colorado Springs Business Journal, Oct. 11, 2012
Sterling Middle School aims to get students, community moving with new Fitness Park
Journal Advocate, Oct. 10, 2012
Opinion: The places we live, work and play: What's health got to do with it?
Health Policy Solutions, Oct. 9, 2012
School is Where the Health (Care) Is
Public News Service, Oct. 8, 2012
Colorado tries to keep kids on healthy track
USA TODAY, Oct. 4, 2012
All Northern Colorado Hospitals Now Connected To CORHIO Health Information Exchange
Reuters, Oct. 1, 2012
Insurance company bets on benefits of integration
Health Policy Solutions, Sept. 25, 2012
Paying from one pot
Healthcare Finance News, Sept. 25, 2012
Youth Foundation's KidSTRONG program improves health of Eagle County kids
RealVail, Sept. 21, 2012
Moffat County School District physical education programs receive part of $825,553 grant for new curriculum, equipment
Craig Daily Press, Sept. 19, 2012
Adams 14 one of eight school districts cooking from scratch
Denver Post, Sept. 11, 2012
Healthier living classes start in Brush Sept. 20
Fort Morgan Times, Sept. 8, 2012
Behavioral health pilot aims for value over volume
Managed Healthcare Executive, Sept. 1, 2012
Lunch, Elevated
5280 Magazine, Sept. 1, 2012