We are living during a time of unprecedented economic growth and scientific and technological progress, while simultaneously confronting the unique and daunting challenges of climate change and wealth disparity. How do we as a community balance these two realities? On one hand, from a historical perspective people are living longer than before, children are [...]
San Juan Basin Public Health (SJBPH) staff and leadership have concluded a multi-year assessment and planning process resulting in the creation of a 5-year Public Health Improvement Plan (PHIP). Local Public Health Agencies (LPHAs) in Colorado are required to complete a community health assessment (CHA) every 5 years. Under the guidance of a steering committee, [...]
Have you ever wondered how San Juan Basin Public Health (SJBPH) staff determines which resources to offer the communities we serve? Or how we measure the impact of our programs on community health? The Assessment and Planning division supports the entire SJBPH team by collecting and analyzing data about population health to determine the health [...]