Access to healthy and affordable food, transportation, safe housing, and sidewalks all determine our access to care and opportunity to live a healthy life.
Healthy Living
All Coloradans should have the opportunity to live a healthy life. Read more about how we're working to make sure healthy choices are available to all.
Inequity in the Tap Water
The health risks of water issues are clear. What is also clear, is who these water issues hurt the most. As we’ve seen in Flint, the political will to ensure that drinking water is safe for everyone, even if it costs more, is lacking.
SNAP Judgments
After completing my grocery shopping—my cart filled with veggies, meats, and fruits—I headed to the checkout. However, when I swiped my Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, it was declined.
Investing for Health
After living as a renter for most of my adult life, I purchased my first home in March of this year with my husband. We made the choice to stay close to the urban core of Denver and bought a condo.
Healthy Spaces, Healthy Lives
I recently decided that I wanted to become more physically active. At home, I have access to two parks, bike paths, a 24-hour fitness center, and an open space park.