We Lead Programs that Address Unmet Public Health Needs in Colorado

We make Colorado’s public health system stronger by developing and implementing programs that fill workforce gaps and address unmet community health needs. We do this by building capacity and sharing resources across the state.

We Hold Unique Skills, Knowledge, and Passion Across Our Programs.

Wanda Eiland and Okany Rivas share a laugh and connection at Colorado's Regional Health Connectors Program Retreat

We Engage Communities

  • We work with communities to understand their unique challenges and provide relationships, knowledge, and resources to help them lead solutions.

Public health leaders, researchers, community experts, young people, philanthropists, and public safety professionals pose for a group photo at Colorado's 2024 Public Health Roundtable on Firearm-Related Harm and Violence Prevention.

We Bring People Together

  • We bring together community partners, government agencies, academic institutions, and funders to address local health priorities—and design and lead public health programs that create lasting impact across Colorado.

Public health leaders, researchers, community experts, young people, philanthropists, and public safety professionals pose for a group photo at Colorado's 2024 Public Health Roundtable on Firearm-Related Harm and Violence Prevention.

We Support Stronger Public Health Infrastructure

  • We prepare the next generation of public health workers through programs that provide skilled training and mentorship.

  • We provide technical assistance to public health organizations to help them sustain their work for the long-term.

The Programs We Lead

The Colorado Cancer Coalition

We bring together a cross-sector collaborative working to prevent cancer, detect cancer early, and support survivors and caregivers in Colorado.

Regional Health Connector Program

We lead a statewide workforce building connections between clinical and community resources for a better-connected health system.

Youth Sexual Health Program

We increase access to comprehensive sexual health education for young people through training, resources, community engagement, and advocacy.​

Workforce Programs & Initiatives

We support the infrastructure needs of public health organizations and help public health professionals build skills and grow their careers. ​

Our Impact at a Glance in 2025

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Task forces taking action on prevention, early detection, treatment, and care priorities identified in the 2026-2030 Colorado Cancer Plan.
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Individuals trained through the Community Health Worker Training Program, strengthening Colorado’s Community Health Worker workforce.
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Connections made with clinics, community organizations, and public health agencies by Regional Health Connectors.
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Young people reached through sexual health-related trainings provided to 361 educators, parents, caregivers, community leaders, and youth.

Let’s Work Together

Contact us to learn how you can get involved in our programs, or how we can support your organization.