The Colorado Health Foundation announced $2.925 million in general operating support for Colorado’s consumer health advocacy organizations. The funding begins a four-year initiative focused on policies that address consumers’ needs for a stable, affordable, and adequate health insurance system.
The Colorado Health Foundation submitted a letter to Barbara Kelley, executive director of the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, with input on proposed revisions to the Nurse Practice Act and an overview of its participation in a stakeholder process.
The Colorado Health Foundation agreed with the Denver Housing Authority (DHA) to purchase land in Denver’s Uptown neighborhood for its new office headquarters, with design standards focused on the health of visitors and employees.
The 2015 Colorado Health Report Card found that adults in Colorado received high health grades compared with other states, while children’s mental and physical health needed improvement. Its data also showed health disparities by race, ethnicity, and economic status.
The Colorado Health Foundation is a statewide philanthropic organization that advocates for and invests in solutions and policies to advance health equity and racial justice.
