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Home / Archives for Sally Tanner

January 6, 2017

New Year…New YOU!

Enroll in Health Matters with AdvocacyDenver to Get a Jumpstart on Those New Year’s Resolutions!

Health Matters Participants Getting Exercise TogetherHealth Matters Participant at a Wellness VisitHealth Matters Participants Buying Healthy Food
AdvocacyDenver’s Health Care Advocacy Program is offering a FREE Health Matters class from February through May, 1x a week (up to 2 hours) to community based day programs. Health Matters is an evidence based curriculum for persons with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD). The program focuses on becoming physically active, making health food choices, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The program offers community activities that will include visiting a local gym, picking out healthy snacks at a grocery store, attending health expos, and making healthy meal choices at a restaurant, etc. What better way to start out a healthy and happy 2017?

Health Matters is partnering with the Dahlia Center, 3401 Eudora St., classes will begin at the Dahlia Center from 10a-12pm, exact dates are negotiable dependent on the need.

If you are interested in participating, please contact Mary Sims, Wellness Educator:
303-974-2535
msims@advocacydenver.org

Article by Sally Tanner / Filed Under: Health Care Advocacy News, Health Care Advocacy Program

December 30, 2016

Recorded Webinar: Adolescent Suicide Prevention

Recorded Webinar: Adolescent Suicide PreventionOne of Colorado’s long term policy goals is to be the healthiest state in the nation. The Medicaid expansion is making quality health care available to more of the state’s residents.  However, one ailment often goes undiagnosed before it kills: suicide. Suicide rates in Colorado have been rising for the past seven years. Currently, Colorado is at the top of the list for suicides, ranking seventh highest nationwide. In this post you can view a recorded webinar discussing what is being done to prevent suicides among our state’s population.

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Article by Sally Tanner / Filed Under: News

December 22, 2016

State’s ‘Two Generation’ Approach Supports Early Childhood Mental Health

Lisa Jansen Thompson, MA, LPC. Executive Director, Early Childhood Partnership of Adams County
Lisa Jansen Thompson, MA, LPC. Executive Director, Early Childhood Partnership of Adams County

An Interview with Catherine Strode

Lisa Jansen Thompson is a leader in the field of early childhood mental health in Colorado. She has worked on building and enhancing systems for young children over the past 20 years. Currently, she is overseeing the local implementation of Project LAUNCH, a federally funded project focused on children’s overall health and mental health.

In an interview with Catherine Strode, Lisa says the state has made great strides in its efforts to build supportive early childhood systems and in adopting a “two-generation” approach to strengthen the social networks of families and impact early childhood mental health.

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Article by Sally Tanner / Filed Under: Policy Perspective - Interviews with Policy Makers

December 8, 2016

Reelected Representative Resumes Fight for The Working Poor

State Representative Tony Exum, House District 17
State Representative Tony Exum, House District 17

An Interview with Catherine Strode

Representative Tony Exum will be returning to the Capitol for the 2017 session to represent House District 17, after defeating his Republican opponent in the recent election. He had previously served in the Colorado House from 2013 to 2015.

In an interview with Catherine Strode, Representative Exum says he looks forward to being a ‘voice’ for his district this session, and, a ‘voice’ for the working poor.

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Article by Sally Tanner / Filed Under: Policy Perspective - Interviews with Policy Makers

November 17, 2016

Election Results Impact Students with Disabilities

Bob McGill
Bob McGill, AdvocacyDenver Advocate for Civil and Educational Rights of Children

An Interview with Catherine Strode

Bob McGill advocates for Spanish-speaking families of students with disabilities. His work for students with disabilities from immigrant families involves assisting Latino children and their families in the areas of education, health and immigration. In the following interview, Catherine Strode profiles Bob’s work for AdvocacyDenver.  She also discusses with him the potential impact of the election results on the students he serves.

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Article by Sally Tanner / Filed Under: Policy Perspective - Interviews with Policy Makers

November 8, 2016

Amendment 72: The Tobacco Tax Increase Decided Today

Jodi Radke, Regional Director of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Jodi Radke, Regional Director of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

An Interview with Catherine Strode

Amendment 72 presents a proposal to raise the price of tobacco products.  A “yes” vote on the Colorado Tobacco Tax Increase will raise the tax on cigarettes by $1.75 per pack. A “no” vote will keep the tax at its current rate of 84 cents per pack. Jodi Radke is the Regional Director of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.  As one of Amendment 72’s leading proponents, she manages tobacco control policies for ten states.  In an interview with Catherine Strode, Jodi says the primary purpose of Amendment 72 is to reduce use rates across the state, especially among kids, and to use the incoming revenue to benefit tobacco users.

[Read more…] about Amendment 72: The Tobacco Tax Increase Decided Today

Article by Sally Tanner / Filed Under: Policy Perspective - Interviews with Policy Makers

November 3, 2016

Amendment 69 Battles Health Costs Skepticism

Colorado State Senator Irene Aguilar, M.D. (D-32)
Colorado State Senator Irene Aguilar, M.D. (D-32)

An Interview with Catherine Strode

Amendment 69 is on the ballot as a citizens’ initiative to amend the Constitution of Colorado to provide a political subdivision of the state called “ColoradoCare.” The measure was designed to establish a statewide program to provide universal healthcare coverage and finance healthcare services for Colorado residents. State Senator Irene Aguilar (D-32) is one of the Amendment’s original, and, strongest supporters.  In an interview with Catherine Strode, she discusses what she believes is the public’s skepticism about a health care fix, misconceptions about Amendment 69, and her prediction that if it doesn’t pass this November, it will be brought back for ‘Try Number Two.’

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Article by Sally Tanner / Filed Under: Policy Perspective - Interviews with Policy Makers

October 21, 2016

Advocate Urges ‘No’ Vote on “End of Life” Proposition

Carrie Ann Lucas, J.D., Child Welfare Law Specialist. Executive Director, Disabled Parents Rights
Carrie Ann Lucas, J.D., Child Welfare Law Specialist, Executive Director, Disabled Parents Rights

An Interview with Catherine Strode

Colorado’s “End of Life Options Act,” also known as Proposition 106, is on the November ballot.  A “Yes” vote will support making assisted death legal among patients with a terminal illness.  Carrie Ann Lucas, an attorney and self-advocate, has over 20 years of expertise working for disability rights organizations.  She is also on the board of Not Dead Yet, a national grassroots disability organization.  Ms. Lucas is strongly opposed to Colorado’s Proposition 106. In an interview with Catherine Strode, she calls Proposition 106 “dangerous policy” and discusses the lack of safeguards for Colorado’s most vulnerable populations.

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Article by Sally Tanner / Filed Under: Policy Perspective - Interviews with Policy Makers

October 10, 2016

Webinar: Adolescent Suicide Prevention

Webinar: Adolescent Suicide Prevention, October 25th at 1:00pmOne of Colorado’s long term policy goals is to be the healthiest state in the nation. The Medicaid expansion is making quality health care available to more of the state’s residents.  However, one ailment often goes undiagnosed before it kills: suicide. Suicide rates in Colorado have been rising for the past seven years.  Currently, Colorado is at the top of the list for suicides, ranking seventh highest nationwide.  What is being done to prevent suicides among our state’s population?

This webinar has already occurred, but you can view the recording or download the slides.

[Read more…] about Webinar: Adolescent Suicide Prevention

Article by Sally Tanner / Filed Under: News

September 16, 2016

Colorado Ranks 7th Nationwide in Suicide Deaths

Sarah Brummett, M.A., J.D., Suicide Prevention Commission Coordinator, Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
Sarah Brummett, M.A., J.D., Suicide Prevention Commission Coordinator, Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment

An Interview with Catherine Strode

One of Colorado’s long term policy goals is to be the healthiest state in the nation. The Medicaid expansion is making quality health care available to more of the state’s residents. However, one ailment often goes undiagnosed before it kills: suicide. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

In an effort to bring awareness to this subject, Catherine Strode sat down for an interview with Sarah Brummett, the Coordinator of Colorado’s Commission on Suicide Prevention. She discussed Colorado’s rising suicide rate and the segments of the state’s population that are at high risk.
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Article by Sally Tanner / Filed Under: Policy Perspective - Interviews with Policy Makers

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