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Disabilities in film: Getting a glimpse of another life

It’s time for me to come out of the closet as a documentary addict. When the bright red Netflix envelope comes, my blood pressure skyrockets in anticipation of pulling a documentary out of t...

DATE: Mar 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

To make lasting change, investing in education is key

Making progress on social challenges can be tough. Let us stop for a moment and celebrate some success. Currently, a higher percentage of students is graduating from high school than was 15 ...

DATE: Feb 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

March is National Kidney Month – know your risk

Because March is right around the corner and designated as National Kidney Month, it’s a good time to review the basics when it comes to understanding and preventing kidney disease. ...

DATE: Feb 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Early Intervention providers in county have increasing opportunities

Those of us living in Southwest Colorado know how blessed we are to be here. It is an amazing place. We also know it has its drawbacks – high cost of living, limited employment op...

DATE: Feb 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

United Way provides health care with teeth

When you have a gap in your mouth because of missing teeth, it can be tricky to chew. When there is a gap in your health care, it can be tricky to stay well. There certainly has ...

DATE: Jan 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Celebrating America’s successful Community Health Centers

By Ellen Stein Axis Health System This year, the nation’s Community Health Centers will celebrate the 50th anniversary of expanding access to quality and affordable pri...

DATE: Jan 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

It’s Community Connections, not ‘Community Corrections’

When I first started at Community Connections (back in the dark ages when dinosaurs walked the earth), I told an acquaintance where I worked, and she responded, “Oh, I know someone at the Sh...

DATE: Jan 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Local collaborative helping kids turn around truancy

Skipping school, do you picture a teenager who ditches class to avoid schoolwork? Maybe he or she just needs some discipline or motivation to get back into class? It turns out th...

DATE: Dec 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Gratitude can bring substantial health benefits

Gratitude has become synonymous with the holidays, as we often take time to step back and acknowledge the things that we are grateful for during the past year. However, have you ever thought...

DATE: Dec 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Unequal health-care access can have profound effect

The Americans with Disabilities Act affords people with disabilities equal access to public services – but what is “access?” Many of us equate ADA access with reserved parking spo...

DATE: Dec 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

To beat holiday blues, you have to get creative

As the holiday season rolls around, not everyone feels giddy and excited about the constant stream of tinsel-filled parties, happy family dinners and presents galore. For some, the holidays ...

DATE: Nov 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Home living for people with intellectual disabilities

When you think about where people with intellectual disabilities live, what do you picture? Do you see a woman in a wheelchair living in her own house? Do you see several hundred ...

DATE: Nov 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Creating Community