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Why does it always seem so sudden, when the hours of daylight shorten this time every year? At my house I face due west, and I can watch every day how much further south (or north after the solstice) the sun sets each day, but for some reason I don’t pay as much attention to […]
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How Can We Control Our Destiny
As a person of color, I am constantly amazed at the contradictions and inconsistencies in policy and practices in the U.S. There are days I wish I didn’t read the news, and other days I’m amazed at what can be learned with one keystroke and internet access. Members of our team struggle some days and […]
Transitions and Change
At work, two thoughts are top of my mind this week – creating a compassionate workplace, and hiring people with ‘lived experience.’ Both are terms that have been rising in mainstream media and both deserve some deeper discussion. This has been a tough couple of months for me and my family. I lost one of […]
Apple Health extended coverage to end
During the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), the Health Care Authority (HCA) extended coverage for all Apple Health (Medicaid) clients. This extension is now ending due to the Consolidated Appropriation Act (CAA) of 2023, and clients’ extended coverage will be affected. The HCA estimates 300,000 clients around the state may no longer qualify for Apple […]
Caring is Critical to Belonging
In mid-February, former President Jimmy Carter opted for hospice care, and the media immediately began writing eulogies and obituaries, as if entering hospice means that death is imminent. In the statement from the family, “the decision was made after a series of short hospital stays.” It reminded me of my dad, who also chose hospice […]
