Mental Health for the Holidays (and year-round) at Colorado CHCs

The holidays present a certain amount of stress and at times, it may almost seem like too much.  Fortunately, there are ways to manage stressful times by using some short-term coping mechanisms. However, what do people do in the event that life’s pressures develop into long-term stres

School Based Health Centers Improving Integrated Health Care for Colorado Youth

Community Health Centers (CHCs) care for lower income people in many of Colorado’s communities. CHCs provide behavioral health, medical and dental care focusing on patient-centered care to people who may not have another source of health care. Some CHCs also focus on particular popula

No Surprise: CHCs are Meeting and Exceeding the Quality of Private Practice

What do you know about Community Health Centers (CHCs)? Would you be surprised to know that a recent study found that CHCs are providing better quality care to patients on most quality measures than private practices? It’s true; in August 2012, American Journal of Preventive Medicine,

Time to Vote!

This year, the race for presidency is “neck and neck” which reminds us of the importance of voting.  The upcoming General Election on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, is a time for celebration, change and democracy.  US citizens have the choice, the opportunity, and the right to vote for pu

Uncompahgre Medical Center – Honored by the Caring for Colorado Foundation

The great work of Uncompahgre Medical Center (UMC), one of Colorado’s Community Health Centers (CHCs), situated in Colorado’s San Miguel County, was recently showcased by the Caring for Colorado Foundation. UMC is honored by the Foundation for providing essential dental and oral