The Regional Institute for Health and Environmental Leadership (RIHEL) is the regional leadership institute founded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico.
We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing and connecting leaders who work collaboratively in diverse sectors and communities to create and sustain the health and well-being of people and the environment. RIHEL provides leadership training and other professional development experiences for the public health, health care, wellness, environmental health and environmental professionals in the region. With 950 graduates of our comprehensive leadership programs, RIHEL is also an association of vibrant, forward-looking professionals dedicated to the health and environment of our region.
Article: Advanced Physician Leadership Program
Chet Seward, Senior Director, Division of Health Care Policy
Colorado Medicine for May/June 2015
A publication of the Colorado Medical Society
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Article: Program Spotlight: Leadership for Healthy Community Design (pdf)
Erin Fosdick, City of Longmont
Planning Matters, Vol. 15, Issue 2
A publication of the Colorado Chapter of the American Planning Association
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Participants in the RIHEL Advanced Leadership Training Program share about their experience in the program and the value that it provides.
Examples of Exemplary Leadership in Public and Environmental Health:
Students from Metropolitan State University of Denver captured the impact of the RIHEL leadership development experience on public health professionals.
Physicians Talk About Access to Health
Members of the Advanced Physician Leadership Program Class of 2012 share their thoughts about access to health in Colorado, and invite their peers to join the dialogue.
Our Bravo! page is where we celebrate the success and accomplishments of RIHEL fellow, alumni, board members, faculty and staff. Are you a member of our RIHEL family and have a story to share? Let us know! We’d love to share your achievements on Bravo!
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