I was fairly young when my grandfather was diagnosed with depression. I didn’t understand how he could be so sad when he had such a large, loving family and a seemingly happy life.
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Communicating the Cause
Every time I see the ASPCA commercial with the sad, neglected animals and the Sarah McLachlan song, I have to change the channel. It’ll ruin my day with all its heartstring-pulling!
Finding Common Ground on Access to Health Care
When a legislature is politically split, a bill must appeal to both sides of the aisle in order to pass. It raises the bar on our legislation, demanding that it be well-structured and commonsense.
Leading with Our ‘Why’
The idea of cultivating core values is a strategy for success that’s long been known by leaders of all types. Above all else, core values drive organizational success.
Gaining Perspective is for the Birds (and Worms)
Talking about the countless dimensions of systems change with colleagues is always an eye-opening experience. One of the biggest lessons I’ve walked away with this week is about perspective.
Caring for Our Caregivers
My grandpa lived a good life—he was respected and loved by all who had the good fortune of knowing him—until Alzheimer’s stole from him the thing that binds us to those we feel closest to, his memory.
Strength in Health Care Workforce Diversity
Although I’m not a clinician, I have great appreciation for how long and challenging the education process is for our health care workforce. So, the idea of going through it twice is daunting.
Announcement: CCMU’s New Executive Director
CCMU is proud to introduce Joe Sammen as its new Executive Director.
One Giant Leap for Access to Care
Everyone thought the reason for all their hard work was to reach the moon, but then they saw Earth as a whole planet; it transformed the way they saw themselves and mankind’s role as its inhabitants.
Leading Ladies
While many of my memories of Grandma Zelda are connected to what made her the loving grandmother she was, her accomplishments in life were far more diverse.