In this issue · opment of an “anchor institution mission” for Aurora and Anschutz aimed at community wealth building ... From toothbrushes and toothpaste, to hand sanitizers

NEIGHBORS WORKING TOGETHER FOR HEALTHY, VIBRANT COMMUNITIES JAN/FEB 2016

Our Vision: We envision a partnership between the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and the

surrounding neighborhoods that is equitable, mutually respectful, sustainable, responsive and that

results in vibrant, healthy, learning communities both on and off campus.

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In this issue:

Dear Partners, Supporters and Friends of the Community-Campus Partnership (CCP):

Welcome to our first issue of the New Year. As we begin 2016, the CCP is anticipating that this will be

an even bigger year for the Partnership than previous ones. In early March, the CCP and The Denver

Foundation will convene the second “Aurora-Anschutz Medical Campus Executive Leadership Meeting”,

following up a successful meeting last July. At that meeting, the leadership from across the campus and

the City of Aurora, including the Mayor and City Manager, and leaders from educational institutions,

business and economic development organizations came together for the first time to discuss the devel-

opment of an “anchor institution mission” for Aurora and Anschutz aimed at community wealth building

and transformation. The March meeting will continue exploration of such a mission, building on the

current “Hire Local” work of the CCP. Speaking of Hire Local, we anticipate the continued growth of

that program, as we further develop and sustain relationships with the major employers on the campus,

Community College of Aurora and workforce development organizations. The “Employers Group” on campus continues to solidify as a cohesive entity to help guide this work. And the Resident Leader

Council continues to add new members and extend its networks throughout the community. They are

currently gearing up for another extensive “Connections Campaign” in the community to help inform

and promote the work of the CCP, in particular Hire Local. So, much to look forward to this year.

And much to enjoy and become informed about in this issue of our newsletter. Please read on…

Wishing you all the best for this year,

Robert McGranaghan, CCP Director

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During the two lunch periods on De-

cember 11th, six Anschutz Medical

Campus students from the schools of

Medicine and Public Health sat in the

Media Room at Aurora Central High

School (ACHS) excitedly awaiting high

school students to enter the room.

The plan was easy: sit and talk with a

few interested High School students

about health-related careers. But, the

outcome of this first-ever Lunch and

Learn created and implemented by

the Community-Campus Partnership

was beyond expectations of both stu-

dents and staff, as over 100 high school students actively engaged in

discussing careers, college applica-

tions, and various other interests with

the Anschutz students. The High School students found the Anschutz students “relatable” and “fun and cool

to talk with.” Many students left the Lunch and Learn inspired to complete college applications, and provided

their email addresses to stay in touch with and ask questions to the Anschutz students.

Empowering Our Youth:

Anschutz Medical Campus Students Educate and Inspire

Aurora Central High School Students at First-ever “Lunch and Learn”

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“It was one of the best moments I have been a part of in APS” said Janet Kiyota of Trio Production & Design who

created the Lunch and Learn marketing materials for distribution in ACHS and provided food for students to eat

during their lunch time period. “So many smiles and it was fun to watch the "light" go on for so many of them.”

Empowering Our Youth:

CU Anschutz “Lunch and Learn” with Aurora Central High School

continued

Currently, the CCP is coordinating for the next Lunch and Learn at ACHS that may include nursing, physical therapy

and pharmacy students, in addition to personal trainers, nutritionists and integrative health practitioners.

“So many smiles and it was fun to watch the "light"

go on for so many of them.”—Janet Kiyota

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On Thursday, December 10th, students from various schools on the Anschutz Medical Campus gathered to fill plastic sand-

wich bags with various toiletries and food. From toothbrushes and toothpaste, to hand sanitizers and granola bars, hundreds

of “Care Kits” were assembled to be handed out to the homeless.

What inspired you to create this initiative? After The Care Kit project was born from many compounding experiences:

When I moved to the city of Denver, I was shocked by the number of people I

saw on a daily basis who were facing homelessness. Whether I was walking

downtown or simply driving my local grocery store, I was guaranteed to come

across an individual without stable shelter. This realization was compounded

when I began a research project in the Emergency Department of Denver

Health, where I saw first-hand (and for the first time) people suffering from

frostbite because they lacked adequate shelter. Finally, I have a member of my

family that has been fighting a battle with mental illness, and ending up spending

a few nights on the street. The only reason he didn’t become chronically home-

less, as so many people with mental illness do, is because his family had the re-

sources to get him help. That is not the story for so many.

These are the same people we, as future physicians and other health care work-

ers, will see in our training and our careers. And so often these are the same

people who are ignored and misunderstood. The sooner we as future physicians

can gain empathy and understanding for the situations faced by people living in

homelessness, the better we will serve our future patients facing similar circumstances.

How did the “Care Kit Project” come about? Last year my classmate Cece Sasso and I organized a class-wide service

project to collect items to create “Care Kits” with items of benefit to

those living in homelessness. Students then volunteered to create the

kits, containing socks, hand warmers, healthy snacks, first-aid supplies,

washcloth, hygiene items, and information on free, student-run clinics in

the area. Finally, the completed kits were then given to the students to

keep in their cars or backpacks so that they could hand them out to

people in need as the students saw them.

What are you hoping to achieve with this initiative? The goals of the project are two-fold: 1) To provide health and comfort items to those facing homelessness (maybe help pre-

vent a case of frostbite!) and 2) Facilitate and opportunity for future health care providers to engage with, and learn from, this

vulnerable and often overlooked group of people.

Between item and monetary donations from students and local businesses, our donations this year totaled: 50 pairs of socks,

190 hand warmers, 120 washcloths and 100

pounds of health/hygiene items and healthy

snacks. In total, 22 students, representing the

medical and dental schools, came to help create

over 200 kits. These kits have been distributed

to the medical and dental student classes. The

hope is that with every interaction fostered by a

Care Kit, we as students become a step closer

in becoming empathetic health care providers

with a better understanding of needs of those

livening in homelessness in our community.

The Lending a Helping Hand to the Homeless: Interview with Kelly Finnegan, medical student

at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Founder of the “Care Kit Project”

Meet Maria Guadalupe Saldaña, a shining Resident Leader

Council member and recent hire at Anschutz Medical Campus.

We wouldn’t be a true “partnership” without the invaluable contributions of our extended CCP family – which

is why in each issue of our newsletter we feature one of our Resident Leader Council and Partnership Authority

members. With the consistent support and dedication of our members, we have taken great strides toward im-

proving the health and economic wellbeing of our Aurora neighborhoods. Thank you for all that you do!

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What inspired you to join the RLC?

I joined the RLC in January of 2015, particularly be-

cause I was very interested to get back to my commu-

nity after being absent for two years because of per-

sonal reasons. I have worked with the Hispanic com-

munity and formed connections throughout Aurora for

many years. I thought I could bring this into the RLC so

we can get Aurora residents closer and allocate re-

sources they can all use and share. I hope that with the

RLC hard work and dedication we can unite the Auro-

ra community as never before, making it a strong, affordable, and vibrant place to live.

Although I was not born in Aurora, this town has been my home for many, many years, and it always will be.

Growing up here has shape the person that I am now. The diversity in which I grew up in has transformed my

world and the way I can connect people. It has open my heart and mind to see every human being as unique and

full of talent, where I can always learn something new and be impressed by the many adventures they have ex-

perience through their journey to Aurora.

Tell us a bit about yourself!

I was born in a small town of 3,000 residents in the

colonial state of Guanajuato, Mexico. My family de-

cided to move to Aurora when I was getting ready

to finish elementary school in Mexico, now I am a

college graduate who is excited to put my skills to

work for the better of my local community. I just

started working in the School of Public health at

Anschutz Medical Campus for the INEP (Integrated

Nutrition Education Program). I am very thrilled that I will be able to work for my local community,

hoping to make a change, just how I always imag-

ined my future goals would be when I was graduat-

ing from Aurora Central High School in 2007.

Spotlight on our Resident Leader Council (RLC)

and the Partnership Authority Members!

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How does it contribute to the overall health and wellbeing of the Aurora community?

Our work on the CHAI team includes partnering with communities, patients/families, com-

munity partners, our states decision makers and many others to keep kids healthy, safe, and

well by offering our community various prevention, education, and advocacy programs,

events, and opportunities. This work extends beyond our hospital walls and into the broad-

er community of Aurora and beyond. A large percentage of our patient population comes

from the Denver Metro Area and kids in Aurora are a large number within that percentage.

Our patient population is our community and we embrace each kid and family wherever

they come from and whoever they are. I can, without doubt, say that myself and my co-

workers would give up our paychecks tomorrow if that meant Children’s Hospital Colorado

could close its doors because there was no more childhood illness. Unfortunately, that is not

the case. We come to work every day hoping for miracles, working on cures, investing in

care and treatment, and finding ways to help kids and families not only get better but also live great lives. I don’t only have a professional connection to Children’s but a personal one

as well. I have trusted Children’s with both of my son’s lives and I stand by everything we do

here because I experienced it as a mom many times. I feel lucky to have a Children’s Hospi-

tal Colorado in my ‘back yard’ because of the expertise and quality patient care both of my

children have received here.

Meet Kay Jenner, Child Health Advocacy Team (CHAI), Family Advocacy

and Community Engagement at Children’s Hospital Colorado!

What is this organization's role in Aurora?

We are a pediatric healthcare facility. We are the only

Children’s Hospital in the entire Rocky Mountain region.

Our main hospital is located in the heart of Aurora and we

also have multiple locations throughout Colorado. I am so

proud to work for an organization that has a focused mis-

sion. Our mission is to improve the health of children

through the provision of high-quality, coordinated pro-

grams of patient care, education, research and advocacy.

This means all children, this means all locations, and this

means kids from anywhere, any culture, and any back-

ground. For the employees that work here, our mission is

sacred because it also means that each employee has a

purpose to serve in one or more of the missions 4 focus areas. Advocacy is the main area my role fits in and I am so

proud of our long history of advocating for kids and fami-

lies to improve their overall health, wellness, and safety.

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What are the most rewarding aspects of being a member of our Partnership Authority?

I spent some of my childhood in Aurora, In fact, I had my tonsils taken out in Building 500 when it

was the Army hospital as a kid, and I moved to back to Aurora from Florida as a single mother 15

years ago. I have a ton of love for the people of Aurora and all the transitions we and the city have

gone through over the years. One of the most rewarding aspects of being a member of the Partner-

ship Authority is the ability to make connections and form relationships with the people who have

undying amounts of passion for supporting the residents, businesses, refugees, and the larger Aurora

community. I also trust and respect Robert and the team he has created on the Partnership Authori-

ty. Each member on his team truly, truly cares and has dedicated their work to the Aurora Commu-

nity. I find their passion and commitment to be so inspiring. Healthcare professionals like me go to a

ton of meetings, the Partnership Authority by far, is the best meeting I attend each month because of

the valuable information offered, the knowledge sharing, the connection to others, and the synergy

that has evolved with all of us over the years.

My dreams/desires for the overall health and well-being of the kids in the Aurora Community is a

long list. Coming from my mommy heart, my wish is that each child feels loved, has nutritious food

to eat, and has access to books, good shoes, exercise, and a great education. I’d love to see children

growing up in safe communities and that when they graduate from high school and begin their adult

life, Aurora residents can say that we have collectively raised happy, healthy, contributing members

of our community and we are ready to send them off into the world. I believe this can be achieved

by working together to make sure that kids and families have timely access to healthcare, education,

and resources.

My main wishes as an employee of Children’s Hospital are that 1) each child has access to the excel-

lent healthcare and mental health services, 2) each Aurora family has knowledge about the resources

that are offered to them, AND they access it 3) each child has access to the wonderful opportunities

that are offered by this great city. Overall, I would love the see an impact in the work we do on the

Partnership Authority and at Children’s not only to get kids well, but also to work with families and

other we eradicate poverty and toxic stress in kids.

What is one unique/interesting thing about you or the organization (Whatever you are most com-

fortable with)?

Children’s Hospital began in 1897 as a tent hospital for babies inspired by Dr. Minnie C.T. Love. We

have been in the community for well over 100 years. In 1897, we had six medical staff and our volun-

teer nurses treated 50 children under the age of five. Today, we care for hundreds of thousands of

kids each year, we have over 10,000 employees, almost 600 licensed beds on our main campus, and

other beds in 16 locations across Colorado. We have actually moved facilities 4 different times since

1897; the most well-known is our move the incredible Anschutz Medical Campus.

Also…I am so very left-handed and was born in Germany.

Kay Jenner, Child Health Advocacy Team (CHAI), Family Advocacy and

Community Engagement at Children’s Hospital Colorado (continued)

What are your dreams/desire for the overall health and well-being of the Aurora Community?

“Health & Wellness” Tip: provided by the University of Colorado

Anschutz Health and Wellness Center.

Stick with your resolution for better health. Enjoy our “Health and Wellness Tips” addition to our newsletter

provided by specialists at the Anschutz Health and Wellness Center with special thanks to Anschutz

Health and Wellness Center Fitness Specialists Karen Esrick Percival, Nicole Elder and Emily Marsico.

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Automated Teller Machine (ATM) Safety Tips

Because of the variety of ATMs, the unique characteristics of each in-

stallation, and crime considerations at each location, no single formula

can guarantee the security of ATM customers. Therefore, it is neces-

sary for ATM customers to consider the environment around each

ATM and various procedures for remaining safe when using an ATM.

ATM Selection Considerations

Do not select an ATM at the corner of a building. Corners create a

blind area in close proximity to the customer's transaction. Select an

ATM located near the center of a building. An ATM further from the

corner reduces the element of surprise by an assailant and increases

effective reaction time by the user;

Identify an ATM with maximum natural surveillance and visibility

from the surrounding area. This will create a perceived notion of de-tection by a criminal and increases the potential for witnesses.

Considerations prior to and during transactions

Maintain a small supply of deposit envelopes at home, in your car or office. Prepare all transac-

tion paperwork prior to your arrival at the ATM site. This will minimize the amount of time

spent at the ATM;

Maintain an awareness of your surroundings throughout the entire transaction. Do not become

so involved with your transaction that you are not aware of changing conditions around you;

Do not wear expensive jewelry or take other valuables to the ATM. This is an added incentive

to an assailant.

Fraud Considerations

Memorize your Personal Identification

Number (PIN). Do not write it down or

keep it in your wallet or purse. Do not tell

anyone else your PIN.

Shield the ATM keypad from anyone who

may be standing or parked nearby or any-

one crowding you in an attempt to view

your transaction. This may be an attempt

to determine your PIN or they may be

waiting for you to throw your transaction

receipt away;

Make sure you retain your transaction re-

ceipt. Do not throw the receipt away at

the ATM site.

“Be Safe!” Tips from the Aurora Police Department District 1,

with Special Thanks to Lieutenant Jad Lanigan.

Our newsletter welcomes the addition of safety tips from the Aurora Police Department.

Partner Organizations

˗ 2040 Partners for Health

˗ Aurora Health Access

˗ Aurora Strong Resilience Center

˗ Aurora Public Schools

˗ Central Colorado AHEC

˗ City of Aurora

˗ Colorado Access

˗ CCP Resident Leader Council

˗ Community College of Aurora

˗ Moorhead Recreation Center

˗ Neighborhood Services Department-Aurora

˗ North Aurora Neighborhood Organization-NANO

˗ Recreational Opportunities for Aurora Residents

˗ Stapleton Foundation/be well NW Aurora

˗ The Denver Foundation

˗ The Fields Foundation

˗ Together Colorado

˗ Tri-County Health Department

˗ CU Anschutz Health & Wellness Center

˗ CU College of Nursing

˗ Colorado School of Public Health

˗ CU UNITE

˗ CU Health Sciences Library

˗ University Communications

˗ Primary Care Progress Colorado Chapter

˗ CU School of Dental Medicine

˗ CU School of Medicine

˗ CU Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences

˗ Children’s Hospital Colorado

˗ University of Colorado Hospital

Campus Office Location: Community-Campus Partnership *

CU Anschutz Medical Campus

Anschutz Health and Wellness Center

12348 East Montview Boulevard,

Mailstop C263

Aurora, CO 80045

*please direct mail to this location only

Community Office Location: Hoffman Municipal Services Building

1298 Peoria Street, Aurora (ground floor)

Community-Campus Partnership

Contact us:

[email protected]

CCP Director

[email protected]

CCP Associate Director for

Community & Local Business Engagement

[email protected]

Director of Campus Engagement &

Hire Local Program

[email protected]

CCP Manager

[email protected]

Community Connector

[email protected]

Hire Local Manager

[email protected]

Project & Evaluation Coordinator

[email protected]

Consultant, The Denver Foundation

www.com-cam.org (303) 724-8584

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When is the next Community Networking Event?

Thursday, February 18th at Colfax Community Network 1585 Kingston St., Aurora CO 80010

Dinner at 5pm-Networking event starts at 5:30pm.

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