Our View

The perspectives and positions of the Colorado Health Foundation are expressed in our works and our words.

Opinions
>> What's not smart about helping consumers quickly identify healthier meal choices on restaurant menus?
By Anne Warhover, president and CEO, the Colorado Health Foundation, Ned Calonge, M.D., M.D., chief medical officer, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, and Jillian Jacobellis, director of CDPHE's Prevention Services Division.
Denver Post, March 12, 2010
"The restaurant environment is one of the most challenging and influential settings for obesity prevention. Given that meals purchased in these settings represent a significant component of Americans' diets, it is important that we identify and support real-world opportunities such as the Smart Meal initiative."

>> Long wait for reform must end
By Anne Warhover, president and CEO, the Colorado Health Foundation
Denver Post, February 25, 2010
"The long wait for health care reform continues. And in light of the just-released Colorado Health Report Card by the Colorado Health Foundation, the wait here is especially untenable for our children."

>> The Health Care Affordability Act
By Don Kortz, board chairman, Fuller & Company, and Anne Warhover, president and CEO, the Colorado Health Foundation
Denver Post, April 17, 2009 
"The Colorado Health Care Affordability Act...could extend coverage to as many as 200,000 children and adults who are now without health insurance."

>>  Cities Taking Charge on Health Care, by John Hickenlooper, Denver mayor, and Shepard Nevel, vice president of policy and operations, the Colorado Health Foundation
Denver Post, March 5, 2009
“Cities are uniquely situated to promote prevention and wellness policies for our communities, including physical fitness and nutrition in our schools.”

>> The Time is Right to Fix Our Health Care System, by Anne Warhover, president and CEO, the Colorado Health Foundation
Denver Business Journal, January 16, 2009
"As dismal financial news rolls in on a daily basis, it’s tempting to say that meaningful changes to our health care system will have to wait until the economy improves. But doing nothing to fix our broken system has its own costs, and they may be greater than the cost of reform."

>> Unemployment Means More Without Health Insurance, by Anne Warhover, president and CEO, the Colorado Health Foundation
Rocky Mountain News, December 9, 2008
“The need for solutions to our troubled health care system is amplified by the current economic crisis… fixing our health care system is more urgent now than ever.”

>> Colorado’s Expanding Obesity Threat, by Anne Warhover, president and CEO, the Colorado Health Foundation
Denver Post, November 13, 2008
“Though obesity is a health problem, the solutions must actively develop partnerships to address the social and economic factors surrounding it.”

>> Plan to End Homelessness Can Succeed, by Anne Warhover, president and CEO, the Colorado Health Foundation
Denver Business Journal, March 10, 2006 
"Great things can be accomplished when thoughtful people with good ideas come together to solve a problem."

Joint Statements
In the spirit of cooperation, the Colorado Health Foundation often works with other foundations for the benefit of the people of Colorado. The following statements have been produced from these endeavors.
>> Joint Statement on Governor Ritter's Proposed Building Blocks to Health Care Reform 

>> Joint Statement on the 208 Commission Recommendations 

Columns
>> Building on Our Momentum, by Anne Warhover, president and CEO, the Colorado Health Foundation
Colorado Medicine, November/December 2007

>> Panel Committed to Changing the System, by Anne Warhover, president and CEO, the Colorado Health Foundation
Rocky Mountain News, April 28, 2007
The importance of the work of the Colorado Blue Ribbon Commission for Health Care Reform and the need for the support of the philanthropic and business communities.

Media Campaigns
>> Bold Ad Aims to Keep Health Care an Election Priority
The Democratic National Convention provided a backdrop to send a strong message to delegates and legislative leaders about the need to keep health care front and center in the upcoming election. With all eyes on Denver, the Foundation took the opportunity to place a bold print ad in The Denver Post, Rocky Mountain News and USA Today. [view ad]

Media Contact
Charles Reyman, Vice President - Communications: (303) 953-3684; e-mail