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In the spring of 1983, Terry Tempest Williams learned that her mother was dying of cancer. That same spring, Great Salt Lake began to rise to record heights, threatening the birds that Williams had come to guage her life by. Interweaving these narratives of dying and accommodation, this book transforms tragedy into a document of renewel and spiritual grace.
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What should we have for dinner? Tracing from source to table each of the food chains that sustain us--whether industrial or organic, alternative or processed--he develops a portrait of the American way of eating. The result is a sweeping, surprising exploration of the hungers that have shaped our evolution, and of the profound implications our food choices have for the health of our species and the future of our planet.
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A Life-Changing Medical BreakthroughClean is an M.D.'s program designed to be easily incorporated into our busy schedule while providing all the practical tools necessary to support and rejuvenate our bodies. The effect is transformative: nagging health problems will suddenly disappear, extra weight will drop away, and for the first time in our lives, we will experience what it truly means to feel healthy.Expanded Edition Includes:New Introduction...
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2006.
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"Schizophrenia is a brain disorder that typically occurs in adolescents and young adults between the ages of 18 and 35. Untreated, it can have a wide-ranging and often devastating impact not only on the lives of these young people, but also on those who love and care for them. Indeed, in an era of de-institutionalization and managed care, it is their families who will become the first line of defense against this serious, potentially life-altering...
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2020.
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Colorado has a behavioral health system that works for some people, but not all. The Behavioral Health Task Force heard from hundreds of Coloradans who are continuing to struggle to access the care they need for themselves or a loved one. Tragically, many of these stories ended up in the death of a loved one. In 2018, Colorado had the seventh-highest suicide rate in the nation. Additionally, 15.3% of Coloradans reported poor mental health in 2019,...
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2015.
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In early 2014, Office of Behavioral Health initiated a 15-month project to produce an exploratory behavioral health equity report for the state of Colorado. Committed to improving and promoting behavioral health equity in the state, OBH partnered with OMNI Institute, a Denver-based non-profit social science research firm, to lead this effort.
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2020.
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Colorado ranks in the bottom half of all states in prevalence of mental illness and access to mental health care for both adult and youth populations. The Behavioral Health Task Force was established to develop a blueprint to transform the state's behavioral health system. Four committees were created to prioritize and address behavioral health needs -- a main task force with three subcommittees, Children's Behavioral Health, State Safety Net, and...
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2020.
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The time for Behavioral Health Reform in Colorado is now. With a groundswell of support from the Governor's Office and stakeholders from all four corners of the State, reform is not only possible, but a reality. Together, we will ensure that every Coloradan with a behavioral health need receives timely, high-quality and affordable care within their community.
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"A nutritional guide for healing your body of the autoimmune condition Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, featuring 125 recipes, 100 food and lifestyle photographs, meal plans, kitchen revamping suggestions, and thyroid-supporting nutrients highlighted on every page"--
"'When l was in pharmacy school, l discovered that food has a profound impact on our healing and that what we put in our bodies will either heal us or make us sicker. In the same way that we...
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2014
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More than sixty million Americans are affected with psychiatric disorders and few see improvement using prescribed medications. Fix Your Mood with Food uses the methods practiced in Chinese medicine to improve mood naturally. By focusing on the whole individual-rather than an isolated affliction-it is designed to cure the entire body.
In this approachable book, Heather Lounsbury, one of Los Angeles' most well-known acupuncturists, draws from her...
79) Health Disparities Grant Program: final evaluation report, funded agencies fiscal year 2012-2015
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[2015]
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Since 2005, Colorado's Health Disparities Grant program (HDGP) has been supporting programs and initiatives across the state to address the prevention, early detection and treatment of cancer, cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases in underrepresented populations. The statute that created the program emphasizes a focus on racial and ethnic minorities and underserved/under-represented populations. Projects were designed to address cancer, cardiovascular...
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[2013]
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This report provides baseline data and case studies on how various groups that traditionally have experienced social or economic obstacles to health are faring in the 10 areas identified as winnable battles. The purpose of the report is to identify strengths and disparities among groups and to inform efforts to achieve better health for all Coloradans, so that gains may be enjoyed equally. This report differs from previous report on health disparities...
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