02/10/12 Today's Health News

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

King Soopers’ Little Clinics Seen Expanding in 2012
Denver Business Journal
The Little Clinic, a chain of in-store health care facilities operated by a unit of grocery giant Kroger Co. in Colorado King Soopers stores and in other states, should be expanding this year, according to a new report.

Overcoming Our Irrationality

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:55:57 +0000
Why moving from being a country that treats disease to one that prevents it is more complicated than simply taking a pill.

City of Aspen Wins Grant for Kids Health

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

The city of Aspen announced that it has received a $1,986 grant from The Colorado Trust for a program designed to improve statewide understanding of children's health issues.

CU Students Weigh Costs and Benefits of Affordable Care Act

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

The Affordable Care Act is disenchanting some and enticing others. Positive attributes include information from studies like the one last February by The Colorado Trust, that estimated 19,000 new jobs will be created by 2019 by the passage and implementation of the act.

No Longer Hidden Health Crisis

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

In 2003, a report was published that outlined Colorado's fragmented and underfunded systems for delivering mental health care. At the time, many were shocked to learn that one in five Coloradans needed mental health treatment, but only one-third of them received it.

Grants Flow for Youth Services in State

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Pueblo County and several others in Southern Colorado were awarded It’s About Kids grants Tuesday to better understand health care issues facing children and improve their access to care. It’s About Kids is a grass-roots, volunteer network aligned with the Colorado Children’s Campaign. In partnership with The Colorado Trust, $16,000 in grants were awarded.

Health Policy Brief: January 2012

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

The Colorado Trust supports policies, systems and programs to achieve access to health for all Coloradans. To help inform work that is vital to its mission, The Trust moitors, analyzes and reports about key national, state and local policy issues, and current events that can affect the health and well-being of all Coloradans.

Improving Enrollment Assistance: Closing the Information Gap

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:44:42 +0000
New tool improves the ability of community-based organizations to provide enrollment assistance while reducing existing burdens on state and county enrollment systems.

Closing the Gap: How Improving Information Flow Can Help Community-Based Organizations Keep Uninsured Kids from Falling Through the Cracks - Evaluation Highlights (2012)

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

This issue brief describes and discusses how a systematic and ongoing data exchange between Community-based organizations (CBOs) and the state can minimize enrollment barriers. In particular, this brief describes how such a data exchange was implemented through the creation of the Client Assistance Tool (CAT) – an information and tracking system designed to help Trust grantees monitor their outreach and enrollment efforts – and its associated CAT Feedback Reports.

Colorado Public News

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Health Care Coverage for Centennial State Newspapers and Television Stations
Despite the fact that the idea for the site had been in the works for years, it took until February of 2011 to get Colorado Public News off the ground. Not surprisingly, the holdup was financial. After pitching their idea to The Colorado Trust, the site received major funding, enabling it to finally get off the ground.

Something to Celebrate

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:09:39 +0000
A new report provides an update on the significant progress made on expanding access to health care coverage for children in Colorado.

New Years' Resolution: Walking the Walk When it Comes to Wellness

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:48:56 +0000
The Colorado Trust's five-month wellness challenge improved our own wellness and culminated with the winning team awarding a grant to a medically-supported camp for kids with life-threatening illnesses.

The Colorado Trust Welcomes Gwyn Barley

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:32:34 +0000
Gwyn Barley has started in her new position as Director of Programs for The Trust.

Colorado Wins $26.1 Million Bonus for Making Public Health Care Programs Work Better for Kids

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:46:45 +0000
Colorado is one of 23 states that earned a “bonus” from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for demonstrating a significant increase in the number of children enrolled in public insurance programs and for implementing common-sense, money-savi

From State Government to Philanthropy: New Freedoms, Shared Goals

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

It’s been a little over a year since I left the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, where I was the medical director, to accept the position of president and CEO of The Colorado Trust.

The Colorado Trust Names Gwyn Barley as Director of Programs

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Colorado Citizens and Physicians Benefit from State’s Primary Care Office

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

The story of the public-private partnership that fuels the work of Colorado’s Primary Care Office is a health care success tale that doesn’t get nearly the visibility and credit it deserves.

The Status of Behavioral Health Care in Colorado - 2011 Update (2011)

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

This report provides critical information on Colorado-specific mental health and substance use disorder treatment needs, funding, progress made in the coordination and integration of behavioral health services since 2003, continued barriers to care and long-term recommendations for the state.

The Status of Behavioral Health Care in Colorado - 2011 Highlights (2011)

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

This report highlights findings from The Status of Behavioral Health Care in Colorado report and provides information about the current landscape of public and private mental health and substance use disorder care in Colorado to support the efforts of those working to improve behavioral health care.

Final Grantee Report: Advancing Colorado's Mental Health Care (2011)

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

This report details findings from the evaluation of Advancing Colorado's Mental Health Care project grantees' efforts to improve the coordination and integration of mental health services for adults with serious mental illness, and children with serious emotional disturbances. This includes lessons for health and education agencies pursuing integration work, and for funders and policymakers. This six-year project was jointly funded by Caring for Colorado Foundation, the Colorado Health Foundation, The Colorado Trust and The Denver Foundation.

Our Top Ten Health Care Wishes for 2012

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:01:41 +0000
As 2012 begins, The Colorado Trust is buzzing with energy because there has never been a more exciting time to work at a health foundation.

Shining a Light on Colorado’s Hidden Health Risk

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Mental illness and substance abuse affect three Coloradans in ten, yet often people are unaware that their friends and relatives are so affected, according to a report out this month from Advancing Colorado's Mental Health Care.

Mental Illness a Hidden State Crisis

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Mental illness and substance abuse affect three Coloradans in 10, yet often people are unaware that their friends and relatives are affected, according to a report out this month from Advancing Colorado’s Mental Health Care.

The Colorado Trust Tracks Health Policy Issues Online

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The Colorado Trust today launched a new section of its website dedicated to tracking public policy issues that could affect the health and well-being of Coloradans.

Colorado Health Benefit Exchange Achieves Two Milestones

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:18:08 +0000
The state's health insurance exchange hires chief executive and applies for funding for next planning phase.

The Colorado Trust Awards Health Grants to Rural Philanthropy Days Participants

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The Critical Role of Physicians in Health Reform

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:14:27 +0000
Trust President/CEO urges doctors to help increase understanding and strengthen support for health reform among patients.

CAF Member Holiday Service Opportunity: Giving is Receiving

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:34:08 +0000
Foundation staff takes part in an annual volunteer day to connect with the community.

New Colorado Health Policy Information Resource

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

New Study Reveals Some Gains, but Continued Challenges in the Delivery and Funding of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Care in Colorado

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Rural Philanthropy Days 2011

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:27:54 +0000
Twice yearly, Rural Philanthropy Days (RPD) connects funders to nonprofit organizations doing important work in rural Colorado.

Colorado Health Access Survey

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:46:32 +0000
The most extensive survey in Colorado of health care coverage, access and utilization, CHAS is administered every other year via a random sample telephone survey of more than 10,000 households. Survey findings provide critical information to help policymakers, and health care, business and community leaders more fully understand health challenges and advance shared solutions to improve health coverage and care for Coloradans. The Colorado Health Institute manages the data collection and analysis.

Fact Sheet: Colorado Health Access Survey (2011)

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

This two-page fact sheet provides at-a-glance information about the Colorado Health Access Survey (CHAS), an extensive survey of health insurance, access and utilization in Colorado. It notes the unique attributes of CHAS, the geographic coverage of the survey, survey methodology and how to learn more about the survey and its detailed findings.

New Survey Shows Nearly One-Third of Coloradans are Uninsured or Underinsured

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

CHAS Issue Brief: Overview of Coloradans' Health Care Coverage, Access and Utilization (2011)

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

This brief highlights the initial findings of the 2011 Colorado Health Access Survey, or "CHAS." CHAS is an extensive survey of health insurance, access and utilization in Colorado. A program of The Colorado Trust, this survey is administered every other year via a random sample telephone survey of more than 10,000 households across the state – providing detailed information that is representative of the five million-plus Coloradans. The findings highlighted in this brief include the numbers of uninsured and underinsured Coloradans; effects of cost, unemployment and a weak economy; and the impact of uninsurance on Coloradans' ability to access and utilize health care services.

Faces, Facets and Future of Immigrant Integration in Colorado

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Over the past decade, Coloradans have led the way in implementing innovative ideas to improve immigrant integration, which Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees calls "a two-way process in which newcomers and the receiving society work together to build secure, vibrant and cohesive communities."

Trust President and CEO Ned Calonge, MD, Elected to Institute of Medicine

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Evaluation Highlights: Supporting Immigrant & Refugee Families (2011)

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

This brief summarizes findings from the evaluation of The Colorado Trust's immigrant integration initiative, and provides a few of the critical lessons learned to inform efforts by funders, community leaders and others interested in advancing the integration of immigrants in their communities and states.

Integrating Immigrants in Colorado: Accomplishments, Challenges and Lessons Learned (2011)

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

This evaluation report details findings of the evaluation of The Colorado Trust's Supporting Immigrant and Refugees initiative, conducted by Community Science, led by Principal Associate, Kien Lee, PhD. The detailed report includes the grantees' strategies, activities and accomplishments; conditions and factors that affected their work; what was sustained at the end of their grant support; and the lessons learned.

The Colorado Trust Grants $20,000 to Rural Philanthropy Days Participants

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The Colorado Trust Names New Legal Counsel

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Northside Child Health Center in Montrose Receives The Colorado Trust's Annual Leadership Award

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Colorado Partnership for Children's Oral Health

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 20:23:40 +0000
This program recruits and supports private dentists in Colorado who do not currently accept Medicaid clients to begin serving this population. As well, the program trains dental providers to care for young children and pregnant women. Co-funded with Caring for Colorado Foundation, Colorado Health Foundation, Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation, Rose Community Foundation and Kaiser Permanente. www.cavityfreeatthree.org

Center for Improving Value in Health Care (CIVHC)

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:43:52 +0000
Support CIVHC staff and operations to better identify and pursue strategies for quality improvement, cost containment and value across the health care system to improve the health of the population. www.civhc.org

Medical Clean Claims, Transparency & Uniformity Task Force

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:39:06 +0000
Support the work of the Medical Clean Claims, Transparency & Uniformity Task Force, formed as a result of the Colorado legislature’s passage of HB10-1332. The task force of providers, payers and government representatives charged with developing a uniform set of insurance codes and payment rules to be employed by all payers having contracts with health care providers, aims to significantly reduce the cost of administrative redundancies through standardization, consistency, transparency and appropriate savings to the health care system. HB101332taskforce.org

Partnering with the Communities Across Colorado

Wed, 25 May 2011 22:53:34 +0000

High Tech Meets High Touch: Innovative Colorado Partnership Improves Health Care Quality and Patient Safety

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 03:52:21 +0000

Funding Opportunity

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:17:38 +0000

Request for Letters of Qualifications – Paid Media, Branding and Mobilization Component of the Grant Strategy to Build Public Will to Achieve Access to Health
Posted 4/26/11

The Colorado Trust is requesting Letters of Qualification in a competitive process to engage a firm or professionals to provide a combination of paid advertising, branding and mobilization services for its grant strategy to build public will to help achieve access to health.

Through this grant strategy, 14 partner organizations across Colorado are being funded by The Colorado Trust, with additional support from the Colorado Health Foundation. These grantees, and their partners, are conducting a combination of communications, advocacy, leadership, media and network-building efforts over a three-year period to help increase awareness, understanding and support to expand health coverage and to improve the health care system for Coloradans. All grantees are using a shared message framework that was developed based on Colorado-specific opinion research. To reinforce, strengthen and build upon the grassroots efforts of grantees to engage key audiences and deliver highly targeted messages, The Colorado Trust will support the development and implementation of an overarching paid media, branding and mobilization strategy.

The Request for Qualifications provides more detailed background information about the grantees and funding strategy, as well as the application process, timeline and requirements.

Key dates to note:

May 23 Receive Letters of Qualification by 12:00 p.m., noon, MDT

June 8 Complete review of Letters of Qualification; notify all applicants as to whether they will be invited to participate in interviews

June 22-27 Conduct interviews

For any questions or assistance related to this Request for Qualifications application please contact Scott Downes, Senior Project Director, at scott@coloradotrust.org or 303-837-1200.

Link: PDF of Request for Qualifications

Increasing Children's Health Care Access

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:46:27 +0000
To address the mental and physical health needs of preschool and elementary school students, The Colorado Trust provides support to the Montrose County School District for its Northside Elementary school-based health center.

Communication: Success in Larimer County

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:17:06 +0000
The Early Childhood Council of Larimer County is working to improve health outcomes for Colorado children.

Study Projects Health Reform Will Slow Cost Increases, Benefit Colorado's Economy

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Partnering to Sustain Community Health Care Accessibility

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:08:54 +0000

Rural Philanthropy Days 2010

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:59:30 +0000
Twice yearly, Rural Philanthropy Days (RPD) connects funders to nonprofit organizations doing important work in rural Colorado.

Collaborative Creations: The Founding of Colorado Health Institute

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 22:42:40 +0000

No Place Like a Medical Home

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 23:55:51 +0000
HealthTeamWorks is leading the Colorado Multi-payer Patient-centered Medical Home pilot and creating a model of care that improves the provision of health care services.

Stories of Health

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 14:34:44 +0000

Developmental Assets Build Strong Youth

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 21:52:49 +0000
ACY became a leader in creating practical tools and resources for youth, families, school districts, and communities across Colorado and nationally.

From Research to Practice: A Healthy Start for Colorado's Kids

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:43:35 +0000
Through collaborative efforts led by Invest in Kids the evidence-based nurse home visitation program has helped over 12,000 children.

Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence – Expanding Advanced Nursing Skills for Leading Quality Initiatives

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 21:55:21 +0000
Expanding the leadership skills of some 140 frontline nurses to implement quality initiatives that improve patient care statewide. The program builds on evidence gained from a HRSA-funded nurse leadership program. www.coloradonursingcenter.org

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Office of Primary Care – Colorado Health Service Corps Educational Loan Forgiveness

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:28:59 +0000
Improving the health of Colorado's underserved and vulnerable populations by alleviating health disparities resulting from a shortage of primary health care professionals. This purpose will be achieved in part by repaying all or a portion of the educational loan debt of primary care health professionals who agree to practice in a community with a known shortage of providers for a period of service. www.cdphe.state.co.us

County of Boulder - Colorado PEAK

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 20:58:26 +0000
Develop and implement a statewide train-the-trainer and toolkit model to promote and support use of the new Colorado Program Eligibility and Application Kit (PEAK), an online application to help individuals and families apply online for medical and food assistance benefits. www.bouldercounty.org

Trust Overview – Achieving Access to Health for all Coloradans (2010)

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This overview of The Colorado Trust's vision, commitment and grantmaking also illustrates our support of policies, programs and services that expand health coverage, and improve and expand health care.

Regis University – Doctor of Nursing Practice Program

Tue, 25 May 2010 22:24:57 +0000
Preparing practicing nurses to work with other health care professionals toward more efficient, effective and interdisciplinary health care systems – from assessing and improving quality of care to improving health outcomes, shaping health care policy, and developing new models of health care delivery. www.regis.edu

Funding Opportunity

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 22:15:18 +0000

Request for Letters of Intent – Building Public Will to Achieve Access to Health
Posted 4/22/10

The Colorado Trust is pleased to issue a Request for Letters of Intent to increase awareness, understanding and support to help achieve and sustain access to health for all Coloradans. This strategy includes communicating shared ideas, cultivating a strong network of organizations and champions aligned around health care priorities, and fostering public support with Coloradans actively calling for increased and sustained health coverage and care.

In support of this strategy, The Trust will make grants – through a competitive application process – to organizations and collaboratives to engage in related communication and advocacy efforts, as detailed in the Request.

The Request for Letters of Intent provides background information about public will building, as well as the application process, timeline and requirements to submit Letters of Intent.

Key dates to note:

April 30 RSVP deadline for May 13 applicant briefing event

May 13 Applicant briefing event (see page 8 for details)

June 18 Letters of Intent are due on Friday, June 18, 2010 by noon.

If you are interested in applying for this competitive funding opportunity, please thoroughly review the Request for Letters of Intent. If you have further questions following your review of the Request, please contact Scott Downes, Senior Project Director, at scott@coloradotrust.org or 303-837-1200.

Link: PDF of Request for Letters of Intent

Link: Summary of Applicant Organization form, Word format (Note: This is the Word format that can be filled in and submitted as part of your Letter of Intent.)

Link: PDF of PowerPoint presentations from the Applicant Briefing held at The Colorado Trust on May 13, 2010.

CommunityConnections: Fall Edition 2009

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

This edition of The Colorado Trust's quarterly newsletter features two grantees – Doctors Care and Rocky Mountain Youth Clinics – that are working to increase the availability of care. Additional articles highlight the San Luis Valley's new Health Access Program, introduce a new staff member and link to The Trust's 2008 Annual Report. Also presented is a model for evaluating advocacy efforts, and details about new Trust website and social media features.

CommunityConnections: Summer Edition 2009

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The summer edition of The Colorado Trust’s quarterly newsletter features a new study that explores health care affordability, as well as the story of Kristen Castor, a participant in the study. Also included is information about recent Congressional briefings by the Partnership for a Healthy Colorado, the launch of a statewide patient-centered medical home pilot program, and an announcement of the new Center for the Study of the Safety Net. Additional articles highlight The Trust’s Immigrant Integration and Partnerships for Health grants, and a new report on suicide prevention.

CommunityConnections: Spring Edition 2009

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Features the recipient of The Colorado Trust's 2009 Grantee Leadership Award and an overview of a project that analyzes the economic impact of health care. Also includes an interview with the Interim Executive Director of the Center for Improving Value in Health Care, a wrap-up of the successful Colorado 5 Million Lives Campaign, an introduction to The Trust's new Vice President of Communications & Public Affairs, and announcements of The Trust's new website, publication and broadcasts.

CommunityConnections: Winter Edition 2009

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Highlights the work of Clínica Tepeyac, a grantee of The Trust's Expanding Outreach & Enrollment for Children & Youth strategy; as well as the efforts of ECHO & Family Center Council Network, one of Colorado's 31 Early Childhood Councils awarded grants from The Trust. Also featured are the Collaborative Scopes of Care Study, The Trust's Health Professions Workforce Policy Collaborative, and several publications and journal articles related to Trust initiatives.

CommunityConnections: Fall Edition 2008

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000

As part of The Trust's strategies to improve health systems and expand Colorado's health care workforce, this newsletter highlights the efforts of the following grantees: Partnership for a Healthy Colorado, Rocky Mountain Youth Clinics and the Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence. Also included are introductions of new staff member Gay Cook, and new trustees Jennifer Paquette and William Wright, MD. The newsletter further describes a new bullying prevention resource and links to the 2007 Annual Report.

CommunityConnections: Spring Edition 2008

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Highlights include a grantee story, Practicing Medicine in Rural Colorado. Other articles focus on building Colorado's health professions workforce; a "Scopes of Care" study that's underway; The Trust's support of the Frontline film, Sick Around the World; an Equality in Health grantee as the recipient of the 2008 John R. Moran, Jr. Leadership Award; and a tribue to Dr. Donald Fink, Founding Trustee. Also included are overviews of several publications: Governor’s Dialogue on Health Care Vision and Values; Colorado Baby Boomers: Challenges and Opportunities, and Immigrant Integration Educator Resource Guide.

CommunityConnections: Fall Edition 2007

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Highlights The Trust's Bullying Prevention and Colorado School Health Improvement efforts, and focuses on strengthening patient care and safety through the Colorado 5 Million Lives Campaign. Featured publications include: Solving Colorado’s Health Professions Shortage – Initial Lessons Learned from the Health Professions Initiative Evaluation; Gatekeepers: Helping to Prevent Suicide in Colorado; The Importance of Culture in Evaluation: a Practical Guide for Evaluators; and Equality in Health: An Annotated Bibliography with Resources on Health Disparities and Cultural and Linguistic Competency.

CommunityConnections: Summer Edition 2007

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Highlights include a grantee story, Workplace Wellness at the Food Bank for Larimer County, and recognition of Safe2Tell as The Trust's first leadership award recipient. Also included is a message from Irene M. Ibarra, President and CEO, stressing the importance of partnerships to address the problem of suicide in our state, and updates on The Trust's Equality in Health, Healthy Aging and Immigrant Integration efforts, and announcements of cardiovascualr and stroke guidelines and a health care workforce website.

CommunityConnections: Spring Edition 2007

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Highlights include a message from Irene M. Ibarra, President and CEO, about improving kids’ access to health care; a look at the rural health track program at the University of Colorado Denver Health Sciences Center's School of Medicine; an announcement that a survey of Colorado Baby Boomers is underway; as well as an update on The Trust's Bullying Prevention effort and an announcement of the report, Kids’ Health Care Access: Diagnosis and Prescription for Improvement. This edition also includes an interview with retired Trustee Sister Lillian Murphy and a tribute to founding Trustee Bill Beattie.

May 23	Receive Letters of Qualification by 12:00 p.m., noon, MDT
June 8	Complete review of Letters of Qualification; notify all applicants as to whether they will be invited to participate in interviews
June 22-27	Conduct interviews

April 30	RSVP deadline for May 13 applicant briefing event
May 13	Applicant briefing event (see page 8 for details)
June 18	Letters of Intent are due on Friday, June 18, 2010 by noon.

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02/10/12 Today's Health News

Overcoming Our Irrationality

City of Aspen Wins Grant for Kids Health

CU Students Weigh Costs and Benefits of Affordable Care Act

No Longer Hidden Health Crisis

Grants Flow for Youth Services in State

Health Policy Brief: January 2012

Improving Enrollment Assistance: Closing the Information Gap

Closing the Gap: How Improving Information Flow Can Help Community-Based Organizations Keep Uninsured Kids from Falling Through the Cracks - Evaluation Highlights (2012)

Colorado Public News

Something to Celebrate

New Years' Resolution: Walking the Walk When it Comes to Wellness

The Colorado Trust Welcomes Gwyn Barley

Colorado Wins $26.1 Million Bonus for Making Public Health Care Programs Work Better for Kids

From State Government to Philanthropy: New Freedoms, Shared Goals

The Colorado Trust Names Gwyn Barley as Director of Programs

Colorado Citizens and Physicians Benefit from State’s Primary Care Office

The Status of Behavioral Health Care in Colorado - 2011 Update (2011)

The Status of Behavioral Health Care in Colorado - 2011 Highlights (2011)

Final Grantee Report: Advancing Colorado's Mental Health Care (2011)

Our Top Ten Health Care Wishes for 2012

Shining a Light on Colorado’s Hidden Health Risk

Mental Illness a Hidden State Crisis

The Colorado Trust Tracks Health Policy Issues Online

Colorado Health Benefit Exchange Achieves Two Milestones

The Colorado Trust Awards Health Grants to Rural Philanthropy Days Participants

The Critical Role of Physicians in Health Reform

CAF Member Holiday Service Opportunity: Giving is Receiving

New Colorado Health Policy Information Resource

New Study Reveals Some Gains, but Continued Challenges in the Delivery and Funding of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Care in Colorado

Rural Philanthropy Days 2011

Colorado Health Access Survey

Fact Sheet: Colorado Health Access Survey (2011)

New Survey Shows Nearly One-Third of Coloradans are Uninsured or Underinsured

CHAS Issue Brief: Overview of Coloradans' Health Care Coverage, Access and Utilization (2011)

Faces, Facets and Future of Immigrant Integration in Colorado

Trust President and CEO Ned Calonge, MD, Elected to Institute of Medicine

Evaluation Highlights: Supporting Immigrant & Refugee Families (2011)

Integrating Immigrants in Colorado: Accomplishments, Challenges and Lessons Learned (2011)

The Colorado Trust Grants $20,000 to Rural Philanthropy Days Participants

The Colorado Trust Names New Legal Counsel

Northside Child Health Center in Montrose Receives The Colorado Trust's Annual Leadership Award

Colorado Partnership for Children's Oral Health

Center for Improving Value in Health Care (CIVHC)

Medical Clean Claims, Transparency & Uniformity Task Force

Partnering with the Communities Across Colorado

High Tech Meets High Touch: Innovative Colorado Partnership Improves Health Care Quality and Patient Safety

Funding Opportunity

Key dates to note:

Increasing Children's Health Care Access

Communication: Success in Larimer County

Study Projects Health Reform Will Slow Cost Increases, Benefit Colorado's Economy

Partnering to Sustain Community Health Care Accessibility

Rural Philanthropy Days 2010

Collaborative Creations: The Founding of Colorado Health Institute

No Place Like a Medical Home

Stories of Health

Developmental Assets Build Strong Youth

From Research to Practice: A Healthy Start for Colorado's Kids

Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence – Expanding Advanced Nursing Skills for Leading Quality Initiatives

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Office of Primary Care – Colorado Health Service Corps Educational Loan Forgiveness

County of Boulder - Colorado PEAK

Trust Overview – Achieving Access to Health for all Coloradans (2010)

Regis University – Doctor of Nursing Practice Program

Funding Opportunity

Key dates to note:

CommunityConnections: Fall Edition 2009

CommunityConnections: Summer Edition 2009

CommunityConnections: Spring Edition 2009

CommunityConnections: Winter Edition 2009

CommunityConnections: Fall Edition 2008

CommunityConnections: Spring Edition 2008

CommunityConnections: Fall Edition 2007

CommunityConnections: Summer Edition 2007

CommunityConnections: Spring Edition 2007