Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of “wicked” problems, or intractable social issues, that we still face as a state, despite years of policy interventions and public investment.
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.
Tough Conversations About Race and Ethnicity
Recently, I was asked where I was from by the 5-year-old child I was babysitting. I told him I was from Colorado and, looking confused, he replied, “No, where are you really from?”
Good Neighbors are Good for Your Health
It was 11pm and I was driving home by myself. I rolled to a stop at the first of three stop signs in my neighborhood and saw movement in the dark. The outline of a young man emerged.
Bringing Health Into More Conversations
A couple months ago I wrote about the school start time debate. My interest in the debate is watching how large systems respond to the needs of the people they are designed to serve: students.
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.