Every one of our institutions—at one point or another—has operated in ways that have oppressed LGBTQ people, and the damage is far-reaching.
Look Upstream to Address the Social Determinants of Health
I hope as our work to address the social determinants of health evolves, we keep our eyes upstream and work toward community- and systems-level solutions.
Naming Racism
One change we’ve made is in how we talk about racism—or that we talk about it at all. The first time “racism” appeared in one of our blog posts was 2014.
Health Coverage as a Tool for Health Equity
Many tools help us get and stay healthy, if we have access to them. Health equity is making sure everyone has the tools they need to live a healthy life.
Who Does the Health Care System Work for?
Our health care system should be eager to work for all Coloradans—not just white, upper middle class, able-bodied, privileged families like my own.