A Collaboration of 10 Organizations Joining Forces to Strengthen Public Health in Colorado
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State identifies "Winnable Battles" to improve public health and the environment
DENVER – The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment today identified 10 Winnable Battles that are key public health and environmental issues where progress can be made in the next three-five years. Chris Urbina, executive director and chief medical officer for the department, said, “We selected these 10 Winnable Battles because they provide Colorado’s greatest opportunities for ensuring the health of our citizens and visitors and the improvement and protection of our environment. All partners and stakeholders are needed and welcomed in helping address these Winnable Battles. With collective efforts, we can make a difference.”
The identified 10 Winnable Battles for public health and the environment are:
- Clean Air
- Clean Water
- Infectious Disease Prevention
- Injury Prevention
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse
- Obesity
- Oral Health
- Safe Food
- Tobacco
- Unintended Pregnancy
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Victoria Lerma Simmons
Victoria started her career in NYC and the metro- DC areas at various health and education nonprofit organizations. She then transitioned to the corporate setting taking on accounting and operations functions. Victoria has a BA in Psychology from the Philippines and a Master of Public Health degree from New York University. She is excited to return to the nonprofit industry (especially in public health) here in Colorado. She enjoys exploring new places with family and friends, knitting, and playing tennis regularly.
