In the Press
The story of the Chanda Center for Health begins with Chanda’s vision: that people living with long-term physical disabilities deserve access to whole-person, integrative healthcare delivered with dignity and understanding. That vision continues to guide our work today.
Beyond providing care, we are committed to advancing awareness of how our community of participants with disabilities needs to be supported within the healthcare system beyond our walls. By sharing our work, building community partnerships, and contributing to conversations about healthcare access and innovation, we strive to help shape a more inclusive model of care.
We welcome opportunities to connect, share our story, and amplify the voices of the community we serve.
Awards
2025 Denver Business Journal Outstanding Women in Business
2023 Denver Business Journal Partners in Philanthropy
2023 CO Biz Magazine Finalist for Top Nonprofit Companies
2020 Colorado Women’s Chamber Top 25 Powerful Women
2019 AMTA National Government Relations Activist Award
2019 Linda Andre Lifetime Trailblazer Award from the Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities
2017 Denver Business Journal 40 under 40 honoree
2015 Diversity Award from Mayor Hancock
2015 Kathy Vincent Award from the Colorado Cross Disability Coalition
2010 Health & Wellness Award from the Commission for People with Disabilities
2008 Unsung Hero Award from Mayor Hickenlooper
Archives
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Inclusive Education Project Podcast
The Chanda Center for Health, Advocacy, and Disability-Competent Healthcare
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KKTV Colorado Springs
Fight for better healthcare access continues in the disability community
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Axios
DEA rules on prescribing controlled substances roil behavioral health
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Ride the Omnibus Podcast
Chanda Hinton discusses Colorado advocacy work for people with disabilities
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Xceptional Leaders Podcast
Operating a Disability-Focused Health Care Center with Chanda Hinton
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The Business of Healthcare Podcast
Improving the Quality of Life for Persons with Physical Disabilities
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COPIC Podcast
Educating Providers About Health Care Disparities and Patients with Disabilities
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Press Release
Nonprofit Launches Disability Competency Course to Tackle Health Disparities for Individuals with Physical Disabilities
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Interdisciplinary Podcast
You Have the Power
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Denver7
Denver7 Colorado Gives Day 2020
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Owens Recovery Podcast
The Chanda Plan Podcast Episode
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5280 Magazine
Chanda Hinton Leichtle Wants to Expand Medicaid Coverage of Alternative Treatments
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Massage Magazine
Massage Improves Quality of Life for Disabled People
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Massage Magazine (Second Mention)
Colorado MTS Encouraged to Apply as Medicaid-Reimbursed Providers
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The Denver Post
Lakewood nonprofit spearheading alternative therapy for spinal cord injuries
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Westword
Chanda Hinton Leichtle is out to change how Medicaid treats spinal cord injuries