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NEIGHBORS WORKING TOGETHER FOR HEALTHY, VIBRANT COMMUNITIES MAY/JUNE 2016
Our Vision: We envision a partnership between the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and the sur-
rounding neighborhoods that is equitable, mutually respectful, sustainable, responsive and that results in
vibrant, healthy, learning communities both on and off campus.
Dear Partners, Supporters and Friends of the Community-Campus Partnership (CCP):
Welcome to this new edition of our bi-monthly newsletter. This is an exciting time for the
CCP – as we approach the completion of our first three years of operation, we are engaging
in an ambitious strategic planning process that will guide our work for the next three years.
The planning process involves three levels of participants working together: executive lead-
ers from the institutions across the campus and in Aurora, members of the CCP Coalition
(formerly the CCP Authority) and our Resident Leader Council. One of the initial out-
comes of the planning is the establishment of a new decision making and oversight body
called the Steering Committee composed of members from all three of those groups. Two
broad areas of action for our work were identified: “Hire Local”, which has been under de-
velopment since last year, and “Learn Local”. The latter will focus on augmenting and sup-
porting health sciences career pipeline programs and activities for local schools, especially
Aurora Public Schools. Learn Local will also aim to increase service learning for campus stu-
dents and increase volunteerism in the surrounding community among all campus members. Three of the stories below are terrific examples of what we mean by “Learn Local”. Action
Groups for Hire and Learn Local will be meeting over the summer to develop specific strat-
egies and measurable outcomes that will serve as our “roadmap” for the next three years. I
hope you will enjoy this issue of our newsletter – and please forward it on to your respec-
tive networks.
Wishing you all good health,
Robert McGranaghan, CCP Director
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A Campus Model for Community Engagement and Learning:
Skaggs School of Pharmacy’s Service Learning* Curriculum
The CU Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences located on the Anschutz Medical Campus
recognizes the immense benefit of community engagement and providing learning opportunities for youth. In
1999, the School of Pharmacy created a service-learning nutrition course in which first-year pharmacy stu-
dents delivered a series of nutrition and healthy lifestyle lessons to children in third, fourth and fifth grade in
Aurora Public Schools (APS). Pharmacy students visited 28 classrooms across four different elementary
schools and obtained real-world experience in youth education, lesson delivery and team dynamics, while im-
proving their communication, listening and leadership skills. Results showed that the elementary school stu-
dents greatly enjoyed the curriculum and interaction with the pharmacy students. The program has been
maintained and improved upon, becoming a required school component and evolving into a longitudinal ex-
periential education activity spanning both semesters of the first year in the entry-level PharmD. Each phar-
macy student gets paired with about four elementary school students for the entire semester to teach such
curricular topics as: What is a Pharmacist?, Allergies, Self-care, Good and Bat Fats, Bone Health, and Smoking. The
last visit to the schools culminates with a white coat graduation ceremony for all elementary school students.
In addition to this service-learning program, the School of Pharmacy holds a “Pharmacist for a Day” event
where APS students visit the Anschutz Medical Campus over the course of three or four days to learn about
what it takes to become a future pharmacist. Over 350 APS students attended this event last year.
Instilling a required service-learning component and culture of community service into its educational curric-
ulum, the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science serves as a model for how campus schools
and colleges can incorporate service learning opportunities to enhance mutually beneficial community-campus
educational experiences.
*Service-learning is defined by the Community Campus Partnerships for Health as a structured learning experi-
ence that combines community service with preparation and reflection. Service is provided to the community
in response to community-identified needs in order to provide context and a public health perspective for
students. Thus, the community receives benefit in addition to hands-on learning for students.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/pharmacy/AcademicPrograms/PharmDProgram/
ExperientialProgram/Pages/ExperientialProgram.aspx
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Anschutz Young Professionals Engage with Local Schools: 2nd Successful
Community-Campus Partnership (CCP) “Lunch and Learn” Event
On April 28th, the CCP hosted its 2nd Lunch and Learn at
Aurora Central High School. Young professionals from the
Anschutz Campus, including Tyler Barr, a CU medical stu-
dent, Devon Foster, an Anschutz Health and Wellness
Center Fitness Specialist, and Cameron Fiorenza, Anschutz Health and Wellness Center Metabolic Kitchen Co-
ordinator, engaged with over 75 Central students to inspire them about health-related careers. “What courses
should I be taking to prepare for this profession?” and “what are the coolest things about your job?” were
among the questions asked by Central students. The event was held in Central’s Media Center during the two
lunch periods.
The goal of the CCP’s Lunch and Learn program is to provide a two-fold educational experience: inspire and
educate local youth about health-related careers, while exposing young professionals from Anschutz to our sur-
rounding community for enriched volunteer and service learning opportunities. The Lunch and Learn was devel-
oped as a feasible, sustainable program from the campus’ and local school system’s shared passion for youth ed-
ucation. Many young students feel they do not ‘fit the mold’ to pursue these health-related careers, however
exposing them to young professionals with whom they can relate and who openly share their personal stories
of perseverance and triumph over adversity, students can receive encouragement and inspiration to become
part of our future health-care workforce.
To learn more about our 1st Lunch and Learn, read our January/February Newsletter:
http://com-cam.org/wp-content/
uploads/2014/11/2016-JAN-FEB-CCP-
Newsletter-FINAL.pdf
For more information about the
CCP’s Lunch and Learn program or to
learn how to bring this program to
your school, please email:
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It Starts with A Vision: Anschutz Instructor’s “Annual Research Day”
brings Youth On Campus for Research Experience
How did your vision come about?
I began to ponder ways that I could be a valuable member of the community both on and off of campus.
I soon realized that as an underrepresented scientist, I was in a unique position to promote diversity in
the biomedical sciences by serving as a bridge between our campus and students in the Denver/ metro
area interested in pursuing careers in the biomedical sciences. I also wanted to expose students who
have been traditionally underrepresented in the biomedical sciences to career opportunities they could
pursue as a scientist, physician, or physician-scientist. Based on these desires, I presented my idea to
CBHC and CU Anschutz Office of Inclusion and Outreach who willingly offered financial support and
additional resources which helped this idea come to fruition.
Curtis J. Henry, PhD. isn’t your
typical biomedical researcher.
As Research Instructor in the Department of Bio-chemistry and Molecular Genetics, Dr. Henry joined
the CU Anschutz Medical Campus staff as a postdoc-
toral fellow in 2008, but his passion for diversity,
health equity and youth education drove him to en-
gage with underrepresented students interested in
the biomedical sciences. On May 17, 2014, Dr. Henry
held the first annual Anschutz Medical Campus Re-
search Day, sponsored by the Colorado Black Health
Collaborative (CBHC) and the CU Anschutz Office
of Inclusion and Outreach. After hearing about anoth-
er successful Research Day that took place on May
21, 2016, we tracked down Dr. Henry to interview
him about his inspiring program.
“I was in a unique position to promote diversity in the
biomedical sciences by serving as a bridge between our
campus and students in the Denver/metro area interested
in pursuing careers in the biomedical sciences.”
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Tell us about the Anschutz Medical Campus Research Day
program and how it has evolved.
Over 50 middle school, high school, and undergraduate students attended our inaugural event.
In the past two years, the event has grown to include over 150 stu-
dents, parents, and volunteers from both Colorado Black Health
Collaborative (CBHC) and University of Colorado Anschutz Medi-
cal Campus. The day’s events include providing attendees with tours of the campus and labora-
tories, conducting science experiments with the students, having CU Anschutz faculty members pre-
sent PowerPoint presentations of their research with attendees, and engaging the students in several
panel discussions throughout the day where they are encouraged to ask panelist questions regarding
their respective occupations. Although these components of the program are not unique to the Re-
search Day, what makes this day special for everyone is the relaxed approach we use to engage the
students. Also, Dr. Christina Towers provides “road map to success” handouts to attendees which
outlines specific benchmarks that students need to meet during each academic level from middle
school through college in order to pursue specific careers in the biomedical sciences. Students are
also encouraged to seek out mentors at the Research Day whom they feel will best be able to provide
them guidance and support throughout their academic career. These mentor-mentee relationships
have been extremely valuable to the students, resulting in mentors writing letters of recommendation
for students matriculating into college and also resulting in the acquisition of scholarship money for
some of our attendees.
Among the many gratifying aspects of this program, what is
the most rewarding?
The most rewarding component of the Research Day is that everyone walks away feeling like they have gained something positive by attending the event. The students feel more confident that they will
achieve their goals of becoming valuable members of the medical community. Those who never con-
sidered careers in research and medicine begin contemplating if they would like to pursue careers in
the biomedical sciences. Parents are provided a behind-the-scenes look into what our lives entail as
scientists or physician-scientists, and they also gain access to information that will be useful in their
ability to successfully support their children as they pursue their academic goals. Personally, I always
feel inspired by the passion, intelligence, and drive of each student who attends the event. This moti-
vates me to continue to push my own boundaries as a scientist, as well as reminds me of the im-
portance of utilizing the resources I have at my disposal to improve the lives of others. So far the CU
Anschutz Research Day events have been extremely successful, and we need to actively engage the
community to ensure that more students are able to attend this event in the future. We are very for-
tunate to have amazing resources here at CU Anschutz Medical Campus, and it is our responsibility to
ensure that we are utilizing these privileges to serve as positive beacons of light in the community.
To find out more about this program, please contact Dr. Curtis Henry at [email protected]
or Ms. Ama Owusu, Chair of the Young Black Professionals in Health Committee of the Colorado
Black Health Collaborative at [email protected].
It Starts with A Vision: Anschutz Instructor’s “Annual Research Day”
brings Youth On Campus for Research Experience (continued)
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CCP Coalition Spotlight: Meg Allen, Neighborhood Liaison for
Immigrant and Refugee Communities and Director of Colorado
Providers for Integration Network (CPIN)
Introduce yourself!
My name is Meg Allen and I have been the
Neighborhood Liaison for Immigrant and Ref-
ugee Communities with the City of Aurora for one year. For nearly two decades, I have
worked with our immigrant and refugee com-
munities in the metro area as a bilingual case
manager (Spanish) and as a trainer on improv-
ing systems for immigrants and refugees,
working with battered immigrant women,
Refugee 101, and having immigrants and refu-
gees tell their own stories.
Please tell us about your
work in Aurora.
Over the last six years, I have been working
in immigrant integration which is a dynamic,
two-way process in which newcomers and
the receiving society work together to build
secure, vibrant, and cohesive communities. As
an intentional effort, integration engages and
transforms all community members, reaping shared benefits and creating a new whole that is greater than
the sum of its parts. My dream for Aurora is to truly build a welcoming and collaborative community which
is my lens when working with the partnership authority.
I am also the Director of Colorado Providers for Integration Network (CPIN) which is a group of service
providers and interested community members who believe that one of the paths towards immigrant integra-
tion is to raise the level of service provision for immigrants and refugees through collaboration, training, lan-
guage access, cultural understanding, and awareness. Through our monthly service provider meetings,
listserv, social media projects, trainings, collective knowledge, and skill sharing, we aim to increase the inte-
gration success rate for our clients and fellow community members. We believe a collective effort is needed
to help our immigrant and refugee clients navigate the various systems needed to go from surviving to thriv-
ing and contributing.
Is there something you can tell us that not many people know about?
One unique thing about me is that I am an avid dancer and have been dancing salsa, bachata, merengue, cha-
cha-cha, and cumbia for the last seventeen years.
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Resident Leader Council (RLC) Member Spotlight:
Hannie Tran
I was born and raised in a small town in Vietnam and was the youngest member of a family of
four. In 2008, my family decided to move to the United States, in particular Aurora, Colorado,
because of the hope for better educational prospects. I am currently in my third year of col-
lege studying Biology with an emphasis in Pre-medicine at University of Colorado Denver. I
have been working in the School of Public Health at Anschutz Medical Campus for Integrated
Nutrition Educational Program (INEP) for more than three years. Educating young kids about
the importance of healthy eating lifestyles goes a long way in developing lifelong healthy habits.
I believe education is a powerful tool that can transform the individual life and contributes to
the wellbeing of the community as a whole.
I joined the Resident Leadership Council in May of 2015 with the goal to become active in the
community and be a positive contributor to society. RLC has given me an opportunity to work
with passionate resident leaders and community residents through networking and learning
sessions. We all came together with the same goal and purpose regardless of who we are and where we are from. Being an officer in several school organizations and afterschool clubs gave
me the basic skills to be an effective leader in my own community. My hope is to increase
more participation of young students and encourage them to speak up for themselves and
practice the habit of giving. They have the knowledge and leadership skills that would challenge
more social changes and make a difference in the community, and make it a more vibrant place
to live and work.
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Community Networking Events
Sign up for our email list to get updates about these monthly events
Get to know your COMMUNITY
and enjoy a free dinner at our next
Community Network Dinner!
Everyone is welcome!
Share with your NEIGHBORS
your ideas, needs, concerns and
learn about services being offered!
When:
Thursday June 23rd 5-6:30pm
Where: Boettcher Boys & Girls Club 1523 Boston St. Aurora, CO 80010
Dinner at 5pm. Networking event starts at 5:30pm.
Interpretation will be provided
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Community Networking Events
Sign up for our email list to get updates about these monthly events
Get to know your COMMUNITY
and enjoy a free breakfast at our next
Community Network Breakfast!
Everyone is welcome!
Share with your NEIGHBORS
your ideas, needs, concerns and
learn about services being offered!
When:
Thursday July 21st 9-10:30am
Where: Aurora Strong Resilience Center 1298 Peoria St, Aurora 80011
Breakfast starts at 9am.
Networking event starts at 9:30am.
Interpretation will be provided
Event Host:
VEGA Collegiate Academy
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Tips to Deter Vehicle Crime
The 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office recommends the following tips to safeguard you from becoming a crime victim. People have hab-
its that make them susceptible to fraud, theft and even burglary.
Please consider the following vehicle safety tips:
Do not leave information containing your name and address in
your car, such as your vehicle registration or insurance card.
These items contain your name and address.
Do not leave your garage door opener in your car.
Lock the door from your house to your garage.
Do not put your home address into your Global Positioning Sys-
tem (GPS). Put a location nearby. Most people know how to get
to their house once near their neighborhood.
Don’t leave anything in plain sight inside your vehicle, such as a GPS or briefcase.
Lock your vehicle when you get out.
All of these suggestions are important; if someone breaks into your vehicle, they can steal your garage
door opener and vehicle registration. The thief can use your GPS to help guide them to your residence,
open the garage door and possibly just walk in your house to burglarize it.
If you become a victim of a crime, file a report with your local law enforcement agency. The 18th Judicial
District Attorney’s Consumer Protection Line provides assistance to victims of crime and answers ques-
tions on white collar crime issues. If you have a question or need assistance, call 720-874-8547.
Staying Safe with APD Special thanks to Aurora Police Department (APD) for
providing us with these safety precautions.
They may look like medieval weapons, but kettlebells provide a highly effective,
total-body workout! Special thanks to Karen Esrick Percival at the Anschutz
Health and Wellness Center for providing this month’s health information.
Increased calorie burn in less time
Time can be tough to come by with packed daily schedules. Increase the efficiency
of your workouts with power movements such as the kettlebell swing, clean and/
or snatch. These power movements turn up the heat, allowing your body to burn
more calories in less time.
Improved insulin sensitivity
Insulin is an important hormone that helps your body to absorb nutrients. When insulin sensitivity becomes poor,
your body has difficulty digesting carbs and absorbing nutrients, which can result in weight gain. As insulin sensitivity
improves, so do your chances for weight loss.
Development of Power-Endurance
Power-endurance is your ability to produce power over an extended period of time. Kettlebell training builds up
your ability to perform repeated high intensity efforts that transfer to daily functional fitness or specific sport activity.
Gain flexibility, stabilization, and increased reaction time
By design, the kettlebell teaches your body how to deal with a constantly changing center of gravity. The weight is
located 6 - 8 inches outside of your grip, replicating the forces that are encountered in sport and activities of daily
living. This feature improves your ability to react quickly and stabilize certain joints in an attempt to control a fluctu-
ating center of mass.
Less cardio time and improved aerobic fitness
Do you dread cardio machines? Good news! Multiple research studies have found kettlebell training achieves the
recommended intensity that improves maximal oxygen consumption, or VO2max, as well as improves your ability to
buffer lactic acid - the organic compound that makes you "feel the burn" and prevents you from continuing to work
at a high intensity for very long. This means you will be able to work harder, longer, and keep the fat burning off.
Great workout no matter how crowded the gym
If peak hours are when you find yourself at the gym, the last thing you want to do is wait for equipment in the midst
of your killer workout. Change it up. Grab a kettlebell. All you need is one kettlebell and few feet of space to get a
full body strength and aerobic workout in without the wait.
2 for 1 deal
Find your cardio and strength workout all in the same place. Perform basic strength exercises - squats, presses, and
rows - along with repeated movements that improve cardio fitness at the same time.
Portable gym at your fingertips
Going on a road trip? Kettlebells take up very little floor space allowing you to train anywhere - the local park, beach,
outside or inside.
For more information on exercise classes, including Kettlebells, go to:
http://anschutzwellness.com/fitness-performance/group-exercise/
CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center: TOP 8 REASONS TO TRAIN WITH KETTLEBELLS
Anschutz Health and Wellness Center
12348 E Montview Blvd. Aurora, CO 80045
Email: [email protected]
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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
Partner Organizations
˗ 2040 Partners for Health
˗ Aurora Health Access
˗ Aurora Strong Resilience Center ˗ Aurora Public Schools
˗ Boys and Girls Clubs
˗ Central Colorado AHEC
˗ City of Aurora: Ward 1
˗ City of Neighborhood Services Department
˗ City of Aurora: Parks, Recreation and Open Space
˗ Colorado Access
˗ CCP Resident Leader Council
˗ Community College of Aurora
˗ North Aurora Neighborhood Organization-NANO
˗ Stapleton Foundation/be well NW Aurora
˗ The Denver Foundation
˗ The Fields Foundation
˗ Together Colorado
˗ Tri-County Health Department
˗ CU Anschutz Chancellor’s Office
˗ Children’s Hospital Colorado
˗ University of Colorado Hospital
˗ Colorado School of Public Health
˗ CU College of Nursing
˗ CU Health Sciences Library
˗ CU Health & Wellness Center
˗ CU School of Dental Medicine
˗ CU School of Medicine
˗ CU Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
˗ CU Urban Underserved Track
˗ CU Communications
˗ Primary Care Progress Colorado Chapter/ DAWN Clinic
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:
CCP Director
CCP Associate Director of
Community Engagement
Director of Hire Local Program
CCP Manager
Community Connector
Hire Local Manager
Project & Evaluation Coordinator
Consultant, The Denver Foundation
www.com-cam.org (303) 724-8584
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