Health & Well-being

Cultivating healthy communities

CSU Extension empowers Coloradans to live healthy lives by supporting community-driven initiatives and offering programs and resources that promote a culture of health and well-being. CSU Extension’s work is based on the Cooperative Extension National Framework for Health Equity and Well-being, which prioritizes:

  • Increasing access to health resources
  • Centering resident’s voices and experiences
  • Investing in Extension’s health-related workforce and programs
  • Building partnerships to collectively address social determinants of health
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What can we help you find?

Discover trusted, expert-developed resources tailored to your goals and needs. Find what you need regarding allergen-friendly diets, disease prevention, infant and child health, how-to navigate life transitions, and more.

Impact reports

Our CSU Extension Specialists live and work alongside their community. View our impact reports below to learn about some of the Health Extension programs and resources being shared across the state.

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Meeker Mustang Makeover Photo: 2020 judges (left to right) Mindy Bower ( UtOh Ranch), Steve Mantle (Mantle Ranch), and Bridget Strang (Strang Ranch).
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