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The Colorado Health Foundation’s blog is designed to share perspectives, personal stories and what we're learning in our efforts to ensure that health and well-being can be in reach for everyone.
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What does the government shutdown mean for Coloradans?
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It’s day 28 of the longest standing partial shutdown of the federal government in U.S. history, and
Living into Our Equity Work: Looking Back and Ahead
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Many are familiar with the term “leaning in,” but we're talking about it as “living into” whatever
The Year Ahead: What Our Policy Agenda Will Focus on in 2019
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At the Colorado Health Foundation, we believe policy advocacy is an important and effective tool for
Where We Start: Behavioral Health in Colorado’s Classrooms
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Parkland. March for Our Lives. Migrant children detained at our borders. CHIP reauthorization. In a
Communities Take the Lead on Health
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Over the past two decades, the way we think about the places we live and their impact on our health
Why We Need to Understand What Coloradans Think About Their Health
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Listening is one of the most important investments the Colorado Health Foundation makes with our
How We’re Working to Improve Our Grantmaking Communications
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A few weeks ago, I was on the phone with a grant applicant who shared thoughts about her recent
Symposium 2018 Reflections Part Two - What We Learned
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A couple days ago, we published our first reflections blog post about this year’s Colorado Health
Symposium 2018 Reflections Part One - What We Affirmed
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In Colorado today, we know that far too many individuals, families and communities are facing
Families Belong Together: Separation Endangers any Chance for Lifelong Health
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The image of a crying 2-year-old girl whose mother is being searched and detained near the Mexican
Board Perspectives: How We’re Listening to and Seeing Colorado Communities
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In early June, the Foundation’s Board of Directors hit the road on three separate tours of Colorado
The Connection Between Poverty and Health: A Recap of Symposium Unplugged
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As a Senior Program Officer at the Colorado Health Foundation, I am continuously learning how social