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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.
www.Com-Cam.org CCP Newsletter page one
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
www.Com-Cam.org CCP Newsletter page two
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
www.Com-Cam.org CCP Newsletter page four
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!
www.Com-Cam.org CCP Newsletter page five
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!
www.Com-Cam.org CCP Newsletter page six
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.
www.Com-Cam.org CCP Newsletter page eight
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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:
Robert.McGranaghan@ucdenver.edu
CCP Director
Mariana.Ledezma@ucdenver.edu
CCP Associate Director for
Community & Local Business Engagement
Lisa.Jensen@ucdenver.edu
Director of Campus Engagement &
Hire Local Program
Sheryl.Harrington@ucdenver.edu
CCP Manager
Gabriela.Jacobo@ucdenver.edu
Community Connector
Jameel.Mallory@ucdenver.edu
Hire Local Manager
Lizzy.Sinatra@ucdenver.edu
Project & Evaluation Coordinator
MikeBGreen@mac.com
Consultant, The Denver Foundation
www.com-cam.org (303) 724-8584
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Search for opportunities
to volunteer, participate
and learn about lectures,
classes, research, getting
involved, and much more!
Post opportunities and
events happening in the
community and on the
campus!
Check out our website: www.Com-Cam.org
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.
See our website for more details.
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