Senator Rhonda Fields Awarded for Efforts to Address Health Disparities, Improve Public Health in Colorado

Salud Family Health Centers recognizes Senator Fields’ work to improve Coloradans’ health, address inequities in health care

DENVER, CO — Senator Rhonda Fields (D-Aurora) last week received the Salud Family Health Centers’ Community Health Champion Award for her work during the 2021 legislative session to improve the health of Coloradans.

Senator Fields championed SB21-181, legislation that establishes the Health Disparities and Community Grant Program to help address systemic public health inequities and the conditions influencing health outcomes, reducing the risk of future disease and health conditions in underrepresented populations.

“Making sure all Coloradans have the support they need to get healthy is one of my top priorities, and I’m honored to have been selected as a recipient of the 2021 Community Health Champion Award,” said Senator Rhonda Fields (D-Aurora), chair of the Health and Human Services Committee. “Health care shouldn’t vary based on someone’s zip code or their income, and I am proud that the Health Disparities and Community Grant Program will help address long standing health inequities that remain far too prevalent in marginalized communities across our state. I remain committed to fighting for equitable access to quality, affordable health care, and I look forward to building on our progress in the coming legislative session to ensure every Coloradan can access the health care they deserve, no matter where they live.”

In addition to her work on SB21-181, Senator Fields championed HB21-1097, which created the Behavioral Health Administration to increase access to affordable behavioral health services throughout the state, ensuring every Coloradan that needs behavioral health support has access to services in their community.