Dr. William Mandell //December 14, 2012//
When it comes to overall health, Colorado ranks among the best in nation, however the state has some opportunities for improvement according to the 23nd annual America’s Health Rankings from United Health Foundation. The report, the longest running of its kind in the country, placed Colorado No. 11 among all 50 states for overall heath, up three spots from last year.
Here’s a snapshot of how Colorado fared:
Colorado’s Strengths
Colorado’s Challenges
As UnitedHealthcare’s medical director for Colorado, I have witnessed efforts statewide on behalf of the public and private sectors to improve certain health trends, such as the prevalence of binge drinking and immunization coverage, and to improve our overall health outcomes, such as reducing infant mortality and geographic disparity.
Together—as employers and employees—we can break down barriers to high-quality care. And we can win. It will take work and time, but our health is worth that effort. For more information about America’s Health Rankings, please go to www.americashealthrankings.org.