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Community Hospital Recognized for Work to Improve Breastfeeding

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment recognized 45 hospitals for their efforts to promote breastfeeding and offer healthier food and beverage options through the Colorado Healthy Hospital Compact and Colorado Baby-Friendly Hospital Collaborative. These initiatives are part of the state’s work to promote healthy eating and active living to reduce the rates of death and disease from chronic illness among Coloradans.

Memorial Regional Health Foundation Awarded $23,000 Grant

The Memorial Reginal Health Foundation was awarded a $23,000 grant from the El Pomar Foundation. El Pomar contributes funding to support community health development in Colorado. The grant was submitted to El Pomar Foundation in support of a new Ultra Sound Machine for the Emergency Department.

Family Health West Awarded $1,590,000 Grant

Of the 46 grant awardees from across the state of Colorado, Family Health West was one of the winners announced by Gov. Jared Polis. The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade had three tracks for their Opportunity Now Grant. Family Health West applied for and received $1,590,000 to create and operate FHW Career Connections.