CEO Update: Conference Registration is Open! I had the privilege of going out to the mountains last weekend to give a presentation on Rural Health to the Colorado Health Facilities Authority and then stayed to have some FUN!  Every time I get to go to the mountains, I leave...

CEO Update: Capital Funding The need for capital funding in rural is at an all-time high.  Our rural hospitals were built with Hill Burton funding from 1946 and these facilities are in need of replacement.  If we can’t replace our rural facilities, then we are being held back from...

CEO Update: It’s Hot! Oh my gosh our weather here in Colorado has certainly been hot for June and I know we are luckier than most of the other parts of the United States which is being wrapped in what they are calling a “Heat Blanket” and that the...

CEO Update: Celebrating Women May brings Mother’s Day and I hope all our moms received some well-deserved recognition.  I was lucky to have the opportunity to spend the day with my mom and my daughter.  We reminisced about past events, current happenings (both good and challenging) and some future...

CEO Update: April is Stress Awareness Month Heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes, anxiety, alcohol, substance misuse, mental health issues, and more can be the result of prolonged stress.  We all face stress in our lives and sometimes more than others.  Currently, students are experiencing social and emotional...

CEO Update: Cancer Awareness Month March is Cancer Awareness Month and you’ve likely seen all of the news surrounding Princess Kate and her announcement that she has cancer, alongside King Charles also undergoing cancer treatment.  Cancer unfortunately impacts so many people and is the leading cause of death in...

CEO Update: The 2024 Snapshot of Rural Health CRHC has released our annual publication called the Snapshot of Rural Health.  While it is far larger than a “Snapshot” these days, we retain the name for recognition.  If you’ve talked with me about the Snapshot before you know my goal...

CEO Update: Happy New Year! Happy New Year to all!!!  I know, technically it’s well past the time you are supposed to say Happy New Year, but I always figure I have a good two months.  I do hope you enjoyed some time off with friends and family over...

CEO Update: Another Year of Rural Successes It’s hard to believe another year has flown by. I’m grateful for our CRHC Team and the 47 rural counties in Colorado we support. I’m also grateful to share a couple of big successes! CRHC kicked off a program funded by the...

CEO Update: National Rural Health Day National Rural Health Day (NRHD) was created in 2011 by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health to showcase the Power of Rural through sharing of successes and recognizing our rural communities.  In Colorado, CRHC is your designated State Office of...