Author: Yadira Caraveo

Yadira Caraveo Kris Valderrama It’s no secret that our economy, and our most vulnerable workers, have taken a big hit since COVID-19 turned our world upside down. But despite the challenges of the past two years, there are some silver linings ahead. The most recent jobs report was surprisingly positive, revealing that our economy was…

Yadira Caraveo Nearly one in three Coloradans across the state currently struggles to afford the prescription drugs they need to stay healthy. The devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have only exacerbated this struggle for too many, and prescription drugs don’t work if people can’t afford them.  Pharmaceutical costs are the fastest-growing consumer health expense…

Yadira Caraveo As a pediatrician who has treated thousands of children in Colorado and New Mexico, I frequently discuss cannabis use during visits. My goal in these conversations is to provide the information that my patients need to make healthy life decisions. In recent years, I have noticed that more and more of the young…