The “Why” Behind Our Work
Our vision, mission, and core values guide us in forging connections to improve health.
Our Vision
Connected systems will lead to healthier lives for all people living in Colorado.
Our Mission
Regional Health Connectors improve health in Colorado by connecting the systems that keep us healthy – including primary care, public health, social services, and other community resources.
Core Values
Health is local.
Health starts in the neighborhoods where we live, learn, work, pray, and play; and sustainable solutions must honor local diversity and assets. Our solutions are as unique as the things we face.
Primary care can build trust.
Primary care teams have a unique relationship with patients, equipping them to identify needs and provide referrals to supportive resources.
Systems connections lead to better community health outcomes.
Connected, comprehensive care reduces duplication of efforts and efficiently elevates available resources to support the health of all people living in Colorado.
We know that there is more to health than healthcare.
Many social and economic barriers to health (like access to transportation, education, housing, livable wage, etc.) combined with systemic and structural barriers (like historical trauma and racism), influence our health outside of a doctor's office. We seek to build equity in access to opportunities and that promote health.
Our actions should be informed by evidence and experience.
Approaching complex health challenges with curiosity will lead to innovation and improve the future of health and health care in our communities.
We embrace a growth and learning mindset.
Local data, including stories of lived/living experience, paired with evidence-based studies can help us achieve better community health outcomes by amplifying assets and expertise drawn from our own experiences.
