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De-Politicizing Health Care in Colo

LWVCO | Published on 5/19/2021
 

The Depoliticization of Public Health in Colorado

 

The pandemic caused by COVID-19 has shown us the value and absolute need for strong evidence-based public health to protect our communities. Join us to hear Colorado experts discuss why depoliticization is important for good public health policy making.

Articles for additional information:

Evidence Summary: Local Boards of Health by Glen Mays, PhD, MPH, Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado – Anschutz Medical Campus

 

Panelists:

  • Dr. Mark Wallace, chief clinical officer at Sunrise Community Health in Weld County and former Executive Director of the Weld County Department of Health
  • Dr. Mark Johnson,President-elect of the Colorado Medical Society,Medical Director and former Executive Director of the Jefferson County Health Department
  • Representative Cathy Kipp, House District 52 (Larimer County) and prime sponsor of CO HB-1115

Moderator: Lee Thielen, Public Health Consultant, and member of the LWV of Larimer County

Sponsored by the LWV of Larimer County