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.
Social Determinants of Health
Right now, factors like race, income, and ZIP code determine a person's access to and opportunities for health. Read more about how we're changing that.
Measuring Colorado Sprawl
Population growth and demographic shifts not only affect our health, but they also affect how we access health care services, especially for medically underserved Coloradans.
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!
It’s Complicated: Race and Mental Health
One chasm in our mental health system that remains frustratingly large involves issues of race. Race and mental health have a complex history, including bias, disparities, and cultural differences.
Food Fight
As a kid, I often accompanied my mother to the grocery store. Once we made it to the checkout line, I would help her fill the brown paper grocery bags with our food.