Colorado Health Institute

The 2025 Colorado Health Access Survey shows that LGBTQ+ Coloradans reported that they needed culturally sensitive health care and were more likely to feel disrespected when they sought health care services. This may help to explain why they reported poorer health outcomes than their heterosexual and cisgender counterparts. Click the link in the first comment to learn more about what CHAS data showed about LGBTQ+ health.

Director Joe Hanel communicates CHI’s work to news reporters, legislators, health advocates, and voters. A member of our legislative team, he analyzes the connections between politics and policy and where they intersect at the federal and state levels. He’s also certified remediator, making CHI’s communications accessible. A link to Joe’s bio is in the first comment.

Renters in Colorado are more than three times as likely as homeowners to struggle with housing affordability, and the health consequences follow. Nearly half of Coloradans struggling to pay for housing reported poor mental health. CHI's latest CHAS analysis breaks down who's bearing the burden and why it matters for health. Learn more about housing in Colorado by clicking the link in the first comment.