February 6, 2013 /3BL Media/ - GlaxoSmithKline plc [LSE/NYSE: GSK] today proceeded with the next stop in its national initiative to examine the barriers and identify opportunities to build healthier communities in the United States. The program, “A Conversation on Community Health” – which kicked off in late 2012 with forums in Philadelphia and St. Louis – is taking place today in Denver as the third in a series of events The Atlantic is hosting in US cities to explore what it means, and what it takes, to be a healthy community.

GSK is underwriting the events to uncover innovative, community-based collaborations with health organizations, public officials, advocates and citizens that will guide a new approach to improving health at the local level. Insights gained through the series of local discussions will help shape the future strategic direction for GSK’s community programs and local engagement in the US.

“At GSK, we realize that collaboration is a fundamental bui