At CCMU, we work on behalf of and in partnership with vulnerable populations and strive for the continued and improved availability of access to needed health services.
It’s the Water That Moves Us
And I pictured us—primary health care providers, payers, public health professionals, hospitals, specialist providers, behavioral health centers—as individuals all in our own swim lanes.
A Breath of Fresh Air
Finding ways to reduce smoking is a major role of public health advocates and the health care system, but it’s been slow going. One popular approach is a tax on tobacco products.
Speaking the Language of Health
When my husband and I traveled to Peru last fall, I was lucky I could depend on his fluency. It made me appreciate the challenges of people who live in the United States with low English proficiency.
The Transportation Situation
My sister taught me how to ride a bike. She waited patiently as I found my sense of balance and learned the correct hand signals. As soon as I figured it all out, I was off!