365 Health (formerly 9Health Fair)

Dear 365 Health Community: 365 Health Announces Closure After 40 Years of Dedicated Service

Will transition assets to support underrepresented Coloradans After four decades of unwavering commitment to the health and wellbeing of the Colorado community, the Board of Directors for 365 Health (previously 9Health Fair) has announced its decision to cease operations. The organization’s Board of Directors made this difficult decision after careful consideration of evolving community needs, financial challenges, and the broader healthcare landscape. The Board is exploring transitioning its remaining assets to another community-focused organization.

Since its inception as 9Health Fair in 1980, 365 Health has played an integral role in promoting better health and providing vital medical services like free and low-cost health screenings, prevention tips and educational programs to countless individuals. 365 Health has been a steadfast advocate for accessible and equitable healthcare. During the COVID-19 pandemic, 365 Health shifted its focus from health screenings to providing hundreds of vaccine clinics throughout the state. The organization also launched Health in Hand, a telehealth service. To reflect its broadened mission, the organization changed its name to 365 Health in 2022.

“It is with mixed emotions that we announce the closure of 365 Health,” said John Kelley, Vice Chair of the 365 Health Board. “We are incredibly proud of the positive changes we have brought to countless lives in our community. However, the decision to close was reached after thorough evaluation of the challenges we face in continuing to meet evolving needs in a sustainable manner.”

Kelley commended the 365 Health team for their commitment to delivering preventive healthcare to those who have needed it the most. “Their dedication, compassion and energy has been unwavering and countless lives have been saved over the years,” he said.

The Board expressed deep gratitude to the community, partners, volunteers, donors, and everyone who has supported 365 Health. “As the organization takes this step, we are confident that the spirit of compassion and dedication that has defined our work will live on through other avenues and initiatives that we are exploring now,” said Kelley. “We are in the process of speaking with a nonprofit partner with a similar role and mission to transition 365 Health’s assets to, allowing the legacy of 365 Health and 9Health Fair to leave a lasting footprint in Colorado, and hope to have more news to share soon,”

The dissolution of 365 Health is effective Sept. 1, 2023. The Board of Directors will spend the month of September implementing a transition plan that will include meeting 365 Health’s financial obligations, finalizing existing grant requirements and seeking vendor partners to carry out existing services, such as vaccination clinics.

For more information, contact info@365health.org or call 303-698-4455.