Tag: Colorado Health Institute
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Colorado survey finds mental health improves, but young adults still struggle
Fewer Coloradans say they are struggling with their mental health, according to a new state survey, hinting at progress after the pandemic’s long shadow. Two years ago, as the country struggled to return to normalcy following the COVID-19 pandemic, suicide was the second-leading cause of death in the U.S. among America’s youth and young adults.…
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Here’s how DPS is spending nearly $400 million in federal relief funds
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado spent more than $1.5 billion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds on education, with the majority being allocated to K-12 schools, according to the Colorado Health Institute. Denver Public Schools, the states largest district, received $395.5 million in COVID relief funds, including $210…
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Report: Southeastern Colorado residents face highest health risk from climate change
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A new report from the Colorado Health Institute warns that climate change is affecting Coloradans’ health – and those effects vary based on where you live, with residents from Southeastern Colorado facing the highest risks. Released Thursday, the report, “Think Globally, Adapt Locally: Colorado Counties Health and…
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Denver health department launches new behavioral health plan for those suffering from crisis
The Denver Department of Public Health and Environment released a plan to improve behavioral services for those suffering from a crisis such as substance misuse, job loss or mental health issues. On Thursday, those efforts produced Empower Denver, which will focus on on three main goals including making city resources related to and supporting behavioral health…