After living as a renter for most of my adult life, I purchased my first home in March of this year with my husband. We made the choice to stay close to the urban core of Denver and bought a condo.
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Follow the Leader
Earlier this year, in our interviews to hire some exceptional new staff members at CCMU, we asked the question: What leaders do you admire? I was struck by the variety in the answers we heard.
Power to the Patients, Part II
My son was born on June 12, and at first appeared to be completely healthy. However, four hours later, in the recovery room, we noticed his skin color was turning a worryingly deep shade of burgundy.
Power to the Patients, Part I
What if this is how we cared for people? What if success meant doing right by the people using health care services and always keeping in mind what would make their experience the best it can be?
Healthy Spaces, Healthy Lives
I recently decided that I wanted to become more physically active. At home, I have access to two parks, bike paths, a 24-hour fitness center, and an open space park.
Starting from Strength
In July, I attended The Colorado Health Foundation’s Health Symposium. I showed up ready to learn from other health care wonks like myself; however, this year’s conference was a bit different.
The Right Care in the Right Place
Over the past 18 months, I received a personal crash course in what it’s like to be a patient or caregiver. From acute situations to an arduous physical therapy regimen, I’ve received a lot of care.
A Plan for the End
End-of-life care is a topic we’d all love to avoid for as long as possible, but everyone deserves their best health, even in those final moments.
The Fundraising Game
With so many organizations relying on fundraising as an important source of income and sustainability needed to achieve its mission, it’s important that we find the causes that matter to us and support when we can.
Community Roots
With the construction of more hospitals, this home- and community-based approach to health care became less common. Recently, though, there has been a renaissance of community-located care.