My first job out of college was working for Salud Family Health Centers as an Americorps volunteer. Back then, a novel approach to providing community health education was just making inroads in Commerce City, where I was based.
Community Partnerships
Health is local, and the best, most sustainable changes are those developed and led by communities. Read more about how we're supporting local leaders.
“Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood”
To make progress on our shared challenges, like improving our health care system, our political system, or our civic discourse, we must pursue an appreciation and understanding of others’ experiences. It is hard work. It requires discipline, commitment, a closed mouth, and an open mind and heart.
Engaging in Your Own Health
Recently, I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know venerable leader Reverend Bill Calhoun. Reverend Calhoun has a long history of serving Denver, including leading critical conversations about health care in communities around the city.
Across the State in Seven Days
As part of our 15 year celebration, we decided it was time to again make a concerted effort and travel to the far reaches of our great state to meet with health care leaders and community members.
Tell Me a Story
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.