Nestled up against the mountains with blue skies as far as the eye can see, Durango is like an oasis in the desert of the four corners region. I was there last month to record stories for Colorado HealthStory, but wound up getting so much more out of my visit.
Lessons from the Hops
Perhaps it was some light reading that got me thinking, or perhaps it was the pint of Colorado-brewed bliss in my hand, but I came to the conclusion this weekend that Colorado’s health care system could learn much from Colorado’s craft brewing scene.
Embracing the Purple
Growing up in a “purple” household prepared me well for the experience of living in a “purple” state. My family is an opinionated bunch, and our spirited political discussions were the backdrop of my youth.
A Conversation About Health is a Conversation About People
The speakers’ comments all share a common theme: they are all about PEOPLE. They remind us that health is not institutions, models, and policies–health is human.
The Forest and the Trees
The bottom line is that no amount of health policy, community health initiatives, or funding for health and health care can fix every inequity inherent in the system.