Let’s talk about the importance of wearing a face mask during this pandemic. Face masks are uncomfortable, annoying, and no one likes wearing them. So, are they really necessary? Let’s think about other public health interventions that are uncomfortable, annoying, and that no one likes to deal with. Motorcycle helmets. Motorcycle helmet effectiveness in preventing … Read More
I am saddened by the “politicizing” of the issue. There is actually reasonable, though not perfect science behind the suggestion. With the disclaimer that we are learning more every day, what we do know is that there are likely about one in five who have the coronavirus infection and have NO SYMPTOMS. Further, those of … Read More
These are strange times. Like most strange times, they were forced upon us quickly. COVID-19 has generated a lot of interesting stuff; conspiracy theories, doomsday preppers, and a lotta conversations that begin with “I just read this article…..” But the unifying thing it did do was to consolidate households very quickly. Surprise! You’re working from … Read More
Hello and welcome to the fourth installment of my miniseries on how to prevent future pandemics! There are a lot of different aspects to preventing future pandemics, but I will focus on four main areas: vaccinations, infrastructure, public health infrastructure, and research. We’ll focus on one of these areas over the course of four different … Read More
A very Happy 25th Anniversary to Colorado Access! Although I have only been at Colorado Access for a year, I have been in the behavioral health world for more than 25 years. As I ponder our Silver Celebration, I like to think back to where we were 25 years ago. First of all, we didn’t … Read More
Hello and welcome to the third installment of my miniseries on how to prevent future pandemics! There are a lot of different aspects to preventing future pandemics, but I will focus on four main areas: vaccinations, infrastructure, public health infrastructure, and research. We’ll focus on one of these areas over the course of four different … Read More
When I was in college, I wanted to be a registered dietitian. Healthy eating and exercise habits are key to preventing many diseases for both women and men, and I thought that becoming a dietitian would benefit not only myself and my patients, but also especially my family and friends. Unfortunately, I’m not very good … Read More
Hello and welcome to the second installment of my miniseries on how to prevent future pandemics! There are a lot of different aspects to preventing future pandemics, but I will focus on four main areas: vaccinations, infrastructure, public health infrastructure, and research. We’ll focus on one of these areas over the course of four different … Read More
The last few months have been something unprecedented, and I hope, something we don’t ever see again. COVID-19 is a horrible virus that is causing so much damage to the entire world in infinite ways. The loss of life and health is frightening, and the financial losses to individuals, companies and countries is a story … Read More
Hello and welcome to the first installment of my miniseries on how to prevent future pandemics! There are a lot of different aspects to preventing future pandemics, but I will focus on four main areas: vaccinations, societal infrastructure, public health infrastructure, and research. We’ll focus on one of these areas over the course of four … Read More
I remember growing up, I always seemed to take things a little harder than others. People would tell me I was “too emotional” or “overreacting”. Over the years, I continued to feel the same feelings and continued to hear the same brush off statements. It took a culmination of events for me to realize that … Read More
Prevention is my job. It’s the thing I’ve dedicated my life to. Prophylaxis in its various forms is so important (e.g., vaccines, condoms, exercise, diet, etc). It’s why we enjoy longer lifespans than our ancestors. I think the hardest part of my job is what I call the “nothing problem.” When things go well, something … Read More