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- November 18, 2013
NFQ Call for Nominations to Behavioral Health Standing Committee
Read moreThe National Quality Forum (NQF) has a new project named “Behavioral Health Endorsement Maintenance.” This multi-phase project seeks to endorse measures for improving the delivery of behavioral health services, achieving better behavioral health outcomes, and improving the behavioral health of the population, especially those with mental illness and substance...
00 - November 15, 2013
Are Your Patient Safety Efforts Making a Difference?
Read moreInstitute for Healthcare Improvement’s online Web&ACTION: Using the IHI Global Trigger Tool for Measuring Adverse Events begins February 18, 2014. This program can help you learn how to identify patient harm and measure the effectiveness of your team’s safety improvements. The expert faculty for this program includes the developers...
- November 15, 2013
The State Budget Setting Process Has Begun
Read moreBy November 1st of each year, the governor must evaluate the plans, policies and programs of all departments of state government. The priorities are formulated into a financial plan and submitted to the Joint Budget Committee (JBC). After receiving Governor Hickenlooper’s proposal earlier this month, the JBC sat down...
- November 14, 2013
CEO Update: A Season of Thanks
Read moreNovember is the traditional month of thanks and I would like to personally thank all of our members, partners, and supporters! As we get closer to Thanksgivings, I’m reminded of the Charlie Brown’s Thanksgiving show and the lessons we can take from our childhood stories about being grateful. To...
- November 14, 2013
CRHC hires Outreach Coordinator Matt Enquist
Read moreWelcome Matt! Matt works with the Outreach Department assembling grant proposals and writing, editing, designing and otherwise assisting with many of the organization’s publications. A native of Illinois, he graduated from Chicago’s North Park University and worked in the field of non-profit land conservation in Northeastern Illinois after graduation....
- November 14, 2013
10 WARNING SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Read moreKNOW THE 10 WARNING SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE: EARLY DETECTION MATTERS Unfortunately, most Americans are unaware of the symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s Disease, the most common form of dementia. Specifically, and in addition to memory loss, behavioral changes like decreased judgment, difficulty in completing tasks, and withdrawal from activities...
- November 14, 2013
A Word from our Classic Sponsor: COPIC
Read moreCOPIC Funds Study to Find Correlations Between Rural Physician Retention and Community Engagement Physician workforce retention in rural areas is a vital part of the health and well-being of a rural community, which is why the COPIC Medical Foundation has partnered with the Colorado Rural Health Center and the...
- November 14, 2013
Think Rural. Think Health. Think Support.
Read moreThink Rural. As we approach 2014 – facing new challenges and opportunities – it is more important than ever that we continue to be able to support and advocate on behalf of the rural healthcare safety net. CRHC is committed to connecting its members with resources and information to...
- November 14, 2013
Celebrate Rural Health Day! Open House Thurs. 2-5pm
Read moreThe Colorado Rural Health Center would like to invite our partners, members, neighbors and others interested in learning more about rural health to an open house in celebration of National Rural Health Day. Come by to chat with our staff over hot cocoa and treats on November 21st, 2013 between...
- November 14, 2013
Member of the Month: St. Vincent Hospital
Read moreLeadville, Colorado is located in Lake County, nestled among the highest peaks in Colorado. Leadville has a rich history spanning more than 150 years, beginning in the 1860s with the discovery of gold. Within the first five years of the gold rush, over $4 million in gold was discovered!...
