Welcome to the Colorado Equity Compass

Welcome to the Colorado Equity Compass

Thriving communities empowered by their data and stories.

What We Do

Across Colorado, communities are facing inequities that impact their health and wellbeing. Different factors, including systemic racism, a lack of affordable housing, and environmental concerns, contribute to these inequities.

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In order to help communities—and the organizations that serve them—better understand these issues and advocate for change using data and stories, we work to:

  • Empower Communities

  • Consolidate Diverse Resources

  • Connect Peers

  • Align Communities and Institutions

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Announcements

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What Are the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)?

Health equity is impacted by many factors—other than just healthcare. These factors are known as the social determinants of health, and they are key to understanding the wellbeing of communities in our state.

THE SDOH INCLUDE:

Education

Early childhood development, schools, education, literacy

Built Environment

Housing, Transit, Parks & Recreation

Social Context

Social network, culture, justice

Economic Stability

Occupation, Working Conditions, Income

Health & Healthcare

Disease, Mental Health, Life Expectancy, Nutrition

Environment

Pollution, Hazards, Public safety

Stories from Colorado Communities

Sharing our stories is what connects and brings us together. Learn more about individuals and families that make up the diverse communities throughout our state.

Behind the Numbers: Broadband Access

Community Stories

Behind the Numbers: Broadband Access

Behind the Numbers: Climate Change and Mental Health

Community Stories

Behind the Numbers: Climate Change and Mental Health

Behind the Numbers: Housing and Homelessness

Community Stories

Behind the Numbers: Housing and Homelessness

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What is Data Storytelling?

What is Data Storytelling?

Data storytelling pairs narratives, visualizations, and data in order to tell compelling stories. It is a powerful tool for learning about and advocating for health equity issues.

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Resources

Our resource library of tools, data sources, reports, and more can help you learn more about health equity issues and advocate for community change.

Resource Documents

Equity & SDOH

Resource Documents

Common Terms

Educating Communities

Common Terms

Using Data to Tell Your Story

Data Storytelling

Using Data to Tell Your Story

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Get Involved

Get Involved

The Colorado Equity Compass is a new and evolving platform—and we want to hear from you about how we can continue to improve it. Let us know what features, functionality, or content would help you better advocate for health equity in your community.

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Help us understand how you use CEC and how we can improve it:

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