Denver Indian Health and Family Services
Our Work:
Community needs assessment, program evaluation, logic models, theory of change, secondary data analysis, database development, surveys, focus groups, in-depth interviews, IRB review
For over a decade, Denver Indian Health and Family Services (DIHFS) has partnered with Corona Insights on a range of research and evaluation projects aimed at identifying priority needs for the American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) community in the Denver metro area and supporting programs to reduce disparities in health care access and outcomes. These include programs focused on chronic disease management and prevention, behavioral health access and youth suicide prevention, and increasing health insurance coverage. We have conducted several community health needs assessments, integrating findings from secondary data analysis, literature reviews, community and staff surveys, site visits, focus groups and in-depth interviews with DIHFS providers, partners, and AI/AN community members. And we have provided comprehensive outcome and process evaluation on targeted programs, creating evaluation plans, logic models, and theories of change; developing research tools and obtaining IRB review; analyzing clinical data and other administrative data; conducting surveys, interviews, and focus groups with program participants, staff, and partners; and preparing reports of findings for program staff, DIHFS leadership, and funders . We have presented research and evaluation findings at both community events and nationwide conferences dedicated to improving health outcomes for Indigenous peoples. These projects underscore our commitment to helping DIHFS better serve the AI/AN community by applying evidence-based strategies and rigorous evaluation methods to address critical health disparities.