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- February 1, 2011
Impact of health reform on uninsured Coloradans
Read moreThe Colorado Health Institute’s new issue briefs highlight the impact of health reform on reducing the number of uninsured Coloradans and identify groups that may not readily benefit from efforts to expand health insurance coverage, specifically “medically vulnerable” Coloradans and families with mixed insurance status.
00 - January 31, 2011
In cash-strapped Colorado, consensus building for more school-based health care
Read moreThis is an excerpt from an article in the Colorado Independent. To access the article in its entirety, click here. State Rep. Daniel Kagan, D-Denver, let the fleeting pleasant experience wash over him: His bill to make school-based health care more accessible, HB 11-1019, passed out of committee on...
- January 28, 2011
Celebrating 20 Years of CRHC: Your Perspectives, Part II
Read moreThese reflections on the past twenty years are part of our ongoing series for 2011 encouraging our members to share their thoughts with us. If you have memories, stories of why you love working rural Colorado, or thoughts on what “rural” means to you, please send them to sm@coruralhealth.org....
- January 28, 2011
Strong rural representation among Hickenlooper’s senior staff
Read moreAn article in today’s Pueblo Chieftain details that more than half of Governor Hickenlooper’s senior staff come from rural Colorado, including Department of Health and Public Environment Executive Director Dr. Chris Urbina from Pueblo and Health Care Policy and Finance Executive Director Sue Birch from Steamboat Springs.
- January 28, 2011
Update to state bill tracker
Read moreCRHC’s bill tracker has been updated for the week. Please let us know if you have any questions, comments, or feedback.
- January 28, 2011
More than Half of Hickenlooper’s Appointees are from Rural CO
Read moreThis is an excerpt from an article published in the Pueblo Chieftan. To access the full article, click here. Gov. John Hickenlooper’s no hick, but he’s not shy about rubbing elbows with rural folk. Most of his senior staff comes from outlying areas of the state. “More than half the...
- January 28, 2011
Grant Writing Workshops offered through CRHC
Read moreCRHC is hosting a series of grant writing workshops in conjunction with the Colorado Rural Health Care Grant Program. These workshops are being held Grand Junction, Pueblo and at the CRHC offices in Aurora during the month of February along with a webinar on March 1st. For more information...
- January 27, 2011
Pagosa Mountain Hospital expands Wellness Center work through generous contributions from local businesses
Read morePagosa Mountain Hospital staff recently received a check from a local dentist to support and expand the work of The Wellness Center. The Wellness Center works throughout the Pagosa Springs community to provide self-management support for cardiovascular disease patients. Matt Guy, CRHC’s Quality Improvement Coach, is second from the left, and...
- January 27, 2011
2011 Policy Institute Update
Read moreA group of Coloradans traveled to Washington DC this week to attend the National Rural Health Association’s Policy Institute to learn more about the federal health policy landscape and how it impacts rural Colorado. Seven members hit the Hill on Tuesday to meet with our two Senators and seven...
- January 26, 2011
Webinar Series: 2011 AgriSafe Network
Read moreFebruary 24, 2011Falls and Aging Farmers: Prevalence and Prevention – Session Link March 23, 2011Pesticides and Farm Worker Health – Session Link April 6, 2011The National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC): Practical Resources for You and the People You Serve – Session Link For the most up-to-date information on the...
