June is National Men's Health Month!

The purpose of Men’s Health Month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. This month gives health care providers, public policy makers, the media, and individuals an opportunity to encourage men and boys to seek regular medical advice and early treatment for disease and injury.

The staff at CRHC wore blue on Thursday, June 13th to support and promote Men's Health Week.  Wear BLUE was created by Men’s Health Network to raise awareness about men’s health issues. There is an ongoing, increasing and predominantly silent crisis in the health and well-being of men. Due to a lack of awareness, poor health education, and culturally induced behavior patterns in their work and personal lives, men’s health and well-being are deteriorating steadily. A Wear BLUE event can educate men, women, and their families of the need to raise awareness of this silent crisis in men’s health. Check out this the Wear Blue Website for information, tools, and resources to help you plan an impactful Wear BLUE event in your workplace, religious, or community group. Wear BLUE provides a unique platform for awareness and education efforts as well as visual support.

Other ways to join the cause...

• Post an article or Men's Health Logo on your social media sites
• Print and distribute Men's Health Flyers (Spanish versions available) 
• Ask a local nurse, doctor, or health educator to give a lecture on men’s health at your workplace, church, community group, senior center, health department, etc.
• Take your dad/brother/uncle/grandfather/significant other to the doctor
• Click here for other great ideas...

Great resources and fact sheets

• Men's and Women's Health Checklist
• Prostate Health Guide and Resources
• Men's Health Library
• Blueprint for Men's Health
• Free and/or Low Cost Health Care (by state)
  
  

Headlines from CRHC

• New Faces at Colorado Rural Health Center -
• The Colorado Health Foundation continues grant to support Colorado Health Service Corps -
• Community partners donate to CRHC’s fitness challenge -
• Kaiser Permanente this year's GOLD SPONSOR at the 2013 Forum! -

New Faces at CRHC

Caleb Siem
Critical Access Hospital Program Manager
Caleb grew up in Platteville Colorado and went to the University of Northern Colorado for his undergrad where he received his B.A. in Philosophy with an emphasis in ethics and public policy, and minored in political science. Caleb just finished his Master’s degree in Humanities at the University of Colorado Denver where he focused on philosophy and bioethics.






Amanda Emerson , Program Assistant
Amanda provides support to the Outreach Department as the program assistant. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Earth Science and International Studies from Northern Michigan University, and has experience working with rural communities around the world addressing environmental concerns.
           

 

Samantha Hiner, Program Assistant

Samantha provides support to the Programs Department as the program assistant. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish and Communication from Berry College, and has experience with event coordination and program development.

         

 

 

 

We would also like to introduce Lakesha Jones, who recently joined CRHC as the Grants Manager.  

 

 

The Colorado Health Foundation continues grant to support Colorado Health Service Corps

The Colorado Rural Health Center would like to thank the Colorado Health Foundation for its continued support of the Colorado Health Service Corps and our participation in the loan repayment process. Colorado Health Service Corps is a state, federal, and private partnership that seeks to improve access to healthcare professionals in underserved Colorado communities by repaying the educational loans of providers who agree to practice in areas with a health professional shortage. The Foundation is a longtime supporter to the Colorado Rural Health Center and we value their partnership in addressing the healthcare needs of rural Colorado.

Community partners donate to CRHC’s fitness challenge.

The 2013, CRHC winter fitness challenge has come to an end. The challenge consisted of CRHC staff getting active, eating right and becoming more health conscious. Points were assigned to various physical activities and healthy living habits over a six week period. Activities included running, skiing, stair climbing, drinking 64 ounces of water and eating the suggested daily amount of fruits and vegetables. At the end of the six week period we celebrated with a healthy potluck and recognition of those who participated. Everyone who participated received a prize which was donated from various Colorado community members. The Wellness Committee would like to thank all of our generous donors that helped keep everyone motivated throughout the six week challenge! Our donors included Simply Magical Massage, History Colorado, Denver Botanical Gardens, Landmark Theaters, Whole Foods, Arthur Murray Dance Studio, Royal Gorge, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Denver Art Museum and Denver Zoo! We appreciate the support from our community and the active staff that participated!

Kaiser Permanente