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 a statewide endemic. What does that mean to us Coloradans? The state of Colorado is in an "endemic" as statewide COVID infection rates, hospitalizations, and [...]
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 with the devastating impacts of COVID-19 and its variants for nearly two years. Yet, as tired as we have become of COVID-19, it has not [...]
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. African Americans are 50% more likely to die of a stroke and 30% more likely to die of a heart attack than non-Hispanic whites. Life [...]
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 caregivers was 54 million. Now, that number is closer to 60 million and growing. Sooner or later, we are all caregivers. If we are fortunate [...]
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 for the Colorado Ovarian Cancer Alliance (COCA). At the time, I wasn’t familiar with the presentation of ovarian cancer, so I methodically researched to be [...]
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 believe that mental health should no longer take a back-seat in people’s lives. Americans endured unprecedented stress and uncertainty over the last year and a [...]