I was always the kid that eagerly looked forward to September. Now I’ve got even more to be excited about, because I know how many kids around Colorado will benefit from School-Based Health Centers.
Health Equity
Health disparities are differences in health outcomes between groups of people. Read more about how we're working to eliminate these in Colorado.
Inspiration from the Safety Net
Last week I found myself in the waiting room of Inner City Health Center, listening to the clinic’s executive director and medical director explain why community safety net clinics are so special.
Good Investments Pay Bigger Dividends
Studying the Swedish system was my first academic exposure to health care, and what I learned about upstream and downstream investments foreshadowed what has become a big part of my work at CCMU.
Conquering Giants
I jumped on the stage and shouted, “Welcome!” Then, I clicked to the next slide, and all the screens went black. I was told I’d have to give my presentation without the PowerPoint.
Challenging Transportation
Growing up in a densely populated suburban area, I realize that I took for granted my proximity to needed health services. The closest emergency room was only two miles away from my childhood home.