An Interview with Catherine Strode
The Work of Mental Health America of Colorado Is Personal for Andrew Romanoff
Former four-term State Representative and two-term Speaker of the House, Andrew Romanoff, took over the helm this month of Mental Health America of Colorado (MHAC). As its new president and CEO, Romanoff will steer MHAC’s efforts to make Colorado a leader nationally in addressing mental health disorders and its movement to end the stigma of mental illness. In an interview with Catherine Strode, he explains how the battle against the stigma of mental illness has become a personal one for him, and, for his family.
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A Kindergarten Student’s First Day in Denver Public Schools Cenpatico Facility Program
by Pam Bisceglia, Coordinator for Child and Family Advocacy
The head of school explains students are
provided instruction in grade level curriculum.
For behavior, the facility uses a daily and
ongoing level system. All students are
required to have five behavior goals. The
privilege earned for the day is in accordance
with points earned; if the student is able to
demonstrate appropriate behavior over the
course of time, they earn additional privileges….
Read more…A Kindergarten Student’s First Day in Denver Public Schools Cenpatico Facility Program (PDF).
March 2015
The Health Care Advocacy Program is organizing a 9Health Fair this spring and we looking for volunteers! Please sign-up for our May 9th fair located at CEC Middle College – http://www.9healthfair.org/find/find.aspx
Legislator Vows To Continue Fight For Juvenile Competency Standard
An interview with Catherine Strode
Mandatory Juvenile Sentences Challenged by Judiciary Chair
An Interview with Catherine Strode
Mandatory Juvenile Sentences Challenged by Judiciary ChairState Representative Daniel Kagan (D-3), Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, is challenging the mandatory sentences in Colorado for juvenile convicted of first degree murder. Representative Kagan has introduced a bill to set a new range of sentences for juveniles convicted of Class I Felonies. Under current Colorado law, juveniles found guilty of first degree murder face the sentence of life in prison with the possibility of parole after 40 years.
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Implementation of Colorado’s SIM Grant Gets Underway
An Interview with Catherine Strode
The implementation of the SIM grant (State Innovation Model) was initiated this month by Colorado SIM Director, Vatsala Pathy, under the Office of the Governor . Colorado received the 65 million federal cooperative agreement to implement a health delivery system that integrates primary care and behavioral health care services.
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Hospitals Need ‘Retail Mindset’ Says UCHealth CEO George Hayes
An Interview with Catherine Strode
Hospitals Need ‘Retail Mindset’ Says UCHealth CEO George HayesFor the past 30 years, George Hayes has been involved in the administrative and operational duties of running hospitals. Prior to assuming his current position, President and Chief Executive Officer of Memorial Hospital (UCHealth), he served as President and CEO of the Medical Center of the Rockies for ten years.
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What’s Coming this Month……
On Thursday, December 4 at 5:00 p.m., Dr. Cory Robinson, Carol Meredith and Marijo Rymer will make a brief presentation to the JBC (Joint Budget Committee) on their recommendations regarding a project started through the Colorado Collaborative for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Options (CANDO) Medical Mental Health committee.
Thank you Anne Warhover!
An Interview with Catherine Strode
Thank you Anne Warhover!The Health Care Advocacy Program, a grantee of The Colorado Health Foundation, would like to thank Anne Warhover for her contribution to the state of Colorado. Anne has served as the President and CEO of The Colorado Health Foundation for the past ten years.
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Upcoming Guardianship trainings
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November News
Health Matters classes starting this month! An open, community class is starting November 8th at St. John’s Cathedral located at 1350 Washington Street, Denver, CO 80203. Classes are every Saturday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and every Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Full schedule will be available at the first class.