CHI’s Social Health Information Exchange Work in the Spotlight
California group profiles CHI's work to develop a social health information exchange for the Denver metro area.
Article exposes the challenges of finding home health care in rural Colorado
Colorado's long-term support system is not ready to meet the growing number of 65+ year old residents.
Michele Lueck talks to Colorado Matters
CHI President and CEO Michele Lueck was a guest on CPR's Colorado Matters, talking about the pandemic's impact on Coloradans.
Housing and food challenges held steady despite pandemic
The Denver Post highlighted findings from the Colorado Health Access Survey that suggest that supports for residents during the pandemic helped prevent rates of food and housing insecurity from increasing despite the unprecedented recession.
Colorado Health Access Survey documents historic shifts in health access, coverage, experience
Colorado Politics featured findings from the 2021 Colorado Health Access Survey, including inequities in housing and food insecurity that were exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
9News features Colorado Health Access Survey insights into behavioral health
The Colorado Health Access Survey found that the rate of people reporting poor mental health increased significantly during the pandemic. CHI's Jeff Bontrager spoke with 9News about the survey's findings, including this challenge.
The rate of people in Colorado with health insurance held steady during the pandemic
Director of Research and Evaluation Jeff Bontrager was quoted in The Colorado Sun about results of the Colorado Health Access Survey
Denver’s homeless population is vulnerable to extreme heat
CHI Policy Analyst Karam Ahmad spoke to State of Reform about the rise in extreme heat and the challenges to helping people experiencing homelessness.
Bus stop by bus stop, Denver-area officials microtarget vaccine hesitancy
A presentation by CHI Program Manager Nicole Steffens was quoted in The Denver Post.
Multiple Media Outlets Feature CHI Maps Showing COVID Disparities by Census Tract
CHI’s analysis and interactive maps showing data from the Colorado Health Observation Regional Data Service (CHORDS) were a big hit this week among major media outlets along the front range. Articles covered the analysis and the findings – including the high rates of COVID in neighborhoods where residents had lower education levels and higher concentrations of non-English speakers and people of color.