Covid-19 is over!… Not exactly
Over the past few weeks, both the Center of Disease Control (CDC) and Colorado state health officials have signaled that the COVID19 virus has transitioned from a global pandemic to …
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Persevering Together Today for Strong Tomorrows: A Forecast for 2022
I remember experiencing shock, worry and disbelief as the world began shutting down when the COVID-19 pandemic first surged. Fast forward and it is hard to believe that we’ve lived …
Self-Care for African Americans
Self-Care for African Americans is not Optional Reducing or managing stress may minimize the risk of heart disease and stroke among African Americans. It is an important part of self-care. …
Taking Care of the Caregiver
November is National Family Caregivers Month and it is the optimal time to talk about taking care of the Caregiver. Prior to the pandemic, the estimated number of unpaid family …
Ovarian Cancer Awareness – Early Detection Saves Lives
September is nationally recognized as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month – accordingly, I feel compelled to share a personal story. In 2017, I was contracted to execute a social media campaign …
CAA Health and Amazon are Prioritizing mental health in Denver’s underserved communities
CAA Health is committed to being a good neighbor and through our new partnership with Amazon, we are continuing our mission to protect communities of color in Denver. Together, we …
The Relationship Between Housing and Health
In the United States, Black homeownership has declined drastically within the last 15 years – more than any other racial or ethnic group. Two years ago, the Black homeownership rate …
A Special Father’s Day Message
Father’s Day is a day when all types of fathers are acknowledged for the important role they play , not only to their immediate families, but also in our communities …
Celebrating and Reflecting on How Far We’ve Come!
In the Spring of 2001, I worked as a consultant with the Colorado Department of Health and Environment’s (CDPHE) Turning Point Initiative. Through this transformative project, I was able to …
Examining Vaccine Hesitancy Requires an Equity Lens
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2, or SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to spread throughout the US, and the world. Though the number of people …