Who We Are
The Colorado School of Public Health Center for Global Health, at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, is an umbrella organization for the global health activities of the University of Colorado across all campuses, and creates synergies and partnerships with other resources and groups in Colorado and internationally that share the same values.
Vision
The vision of the Center for Global Health is a global standard of health consistent with the fullness of human dignity.
Mission
The mission of the Center for Global Health is to catalyze equitable partnerships in teaching, research, practice and service to make innovative and creative advances in the global standard of health.
Values
The Center for Global Health operates according to these closely held principles.
We value:
- The right of all humans to enjoy the best health possible,
- healthy equity and justice,
- global equity in access to health care and the conditions in which people can be healthy,
- respect for human dignity and self determination,
- comprehensive understanding of the conditions that affect health,
- integrated approach to health in teaching, research, practice and service,
- critical thinking,
- reciprocity in teaching and learning with our global partners,
- transparency and integrity in our interactions with others,
- generosity,
- the unique experience, perspectives and skills of Coloradans and the University of Colorado
Goals
The Center for Global Health has the following goals for achieving its Vision and carrying out its Mission:
- Goal 1 - Increase understanding about global health issues within the University and the broader national and international community.
- Goal 2 - Create new knowledge regarding global health issues and the determinates of health and
- Goal 3 - Bring about positive impacts on the current state of global health working through equitable United States and international partnerships.
Our Partners
The Center for Global Health is located at the Colorado School of Public Health but actively fulfills its mission in partnership with other organizations located on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.
Colorado School of Public Health
The Colorado School of Public Health is the first and only school of public health in the Rocky Mountain Region, attracting top tier faculty and students from across the country, and providing a vital contribution towards ensuring our region’s health and well-being. Collaboratively formed by the University of Colorado Denver, Colorado State University, and the University of Northern Colorado, the Colorado School of Public Health provides training, innovative research and community service to actively address public health issues, including chronic disease, access to health care, environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, and costly injuries. To learn more about the Colorado School of Public Health, please visit its website http://publichealth.ucdenver.edu
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Children’s Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Founded in 1908, Children’s Hospital Colorado is a leading pediatric network entirely devoted to the health and well-being of children. Continually recognized as one of the nation’s outstanding hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s Hospital Colorado is known both for its nationally and internationally recognized medical, research and education programs as well as the full spectrum of everyday care for kids throughout Colorado and surrounding states. With more than 1,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric specialties, Children’s Hospital Colorado network includes its main campus on the Anschutz Medical Campus, 15 Network of Care locations and more than 400 outreach clinics. For more information, visit http://www.childrenscolorado.org/.
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine work to advance science and improve care. These faculty members include physicians, educators and scientists at University of Colorado Hospital, Children’s Hospital Colorado, Denver Health, National Jewish Health, the Denver Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The school is located on the Anschutz Medical Campus, one of four campuses in the University of Colorado system. To learn more about the medical school’s care, education, research and community engagement, please visit its web site http://medschool.ucdenver.edu.