By Ned Calonge, MD, MPH
While there is still work to do, federal health care reform and state-level initiatives are taking our system of care in the right direction.
OneMorgan County
$9,910
2020-2021
Support for the Morgan County All Access program to fund resident-led research and reporting on language access in Morgan County.
University of Colorado Denver
$72,445
2010-2017
Support for an internship position in research, evaluation and strategic learning.
Colorado State University Foundation
$8,000
2017
Supported the CSU Western Colorado Research Center’s Community Alliance for Education and Hunger Relief Project.
Street Fraternity
$11,500
2016
As part of the Community Partnerships process, supported the Hoop Institute (through Street Fraternity) to enable five teenagers to research community and health equity issues in northeast Denver, and present a subsequent plan to address needs.
Conejos County Clean Water, Inc.
$8,500
2016-2017
Supported the engagement of Antonito and San Luis students in an oral history project, in which they conduct interviews with local residents about the loss of Spanish language and culture. The goal is to help students develop qualitative research skills and connect them and their communities to their Hispanic cultural roots.
Colorado Rural Health Center
$150,000
2008-2011
Supported the Colorado Rural Health Center‘s efforts to ensure that state policy and health leaders understand and support the health needs of rural Colorado through a combination of efforts including research, education, communications and advocacy.
Assets for Colorado Youth
$10,000,000
1997-2005
Assets for Colorado Youth was a statewide effort to promote the national Search Institute’s developmental assets—common sense, positive experiences and qualities that help influence choices young people make and help them become caring, responsible adults.