Editorial
Spine West Spotlight
Nov 20th
“While Colorado is well-known for its high quality, active lifestyle, Spine West is known for its trusted, patient-centered care,” says Cliff Gronseth, M.D., founder and managing partner at Spine West. “Our goal is to treat you like family. Our mission is to promote health, hope and function and to prevent injuries from happening in the first place. We abide by our motto: trust – care – excellence.”
A patient-centered, team-oriented approach with many convenient, in-office, diagnostic tools ensures timely diagnosis and treatment of simple and complex nerve, muscle, joint, and spine problems. It’s this kind of approach that won Spine West the Best Medical Facility – 2017 Boulder County Gold People’s Choice Award.
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Nerve testing (EMG) helps assess muscle and nerve health. (Photo: Jonathan Castner)
The physicians and physician assistants at Spine West specialize in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (also called “Physiatry”). They provide comprehensive, high quality, patient-centered care for patients with joint, muscle and nerve problems. “Each person is unique,” says John Tobey, M.D., partner at Spine West. “When evaluating patients, we look at many factors including biological, social, and vocational issues that can contribute to symptoms.”
Physiatrists are experts in diagnosing and treating various joint problems, back and neck pain, joint pain, weakness, and numbness. Their specialized training includes nerve and muscle function, physical exam techniques, biomechanics, gait analysis, bracing and pain management. Says Dr. Gronseth, “You could say we are ‘Externists.’ We focus on not just one internal body system but the entire outer part of the body – the joints, muscles and nerves. We’re experts of body movement and function, with a strong focus on non-surgical care.”
The Spine West team strives to maximize performance no matter what the patient’s age or circumstances, by using state of the art non-surgical treatments. “We work together to personalize your care and to make you feel like family,” explains the friendly staff at Spine West.
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Ultrasound is useful for diagnosis and injections like stem cells and PRP. (Photo: Jonathan Castner)
“We provide more than just spine care. We treat any part of the body that helps you move – from your head to your toes.”
Easy access to in-office diagnostic imaging is essential for effective treatment. Spine West patients receive comprehensive evaluations that may include: fluoroscopic x-rays, ultrasound scanning, nerve testing, in addition to a thorough physical examination.
Spine West’s open-sided MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is unique for Boulder. “We are proud to have the only open-sided MRI machine in Boulder County,” says David Rodriguez, office manager. The open design helps reduce claustrophobia and anxiety often associated with more traditional “tunnel-like” machines. Vaheed Sevvom, P.A.
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Spine West is proud to have the only open-sided Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine in Boulder. (Photo: Jonathan Castner)
explains, “Providers and patients appreciate having access to an open-sided machine in the community and our patients appreciate the convenience of having an MRI in our office.”
Technology works together with the hands-on treatment at Spine West. For example, fluoroscopy-guided spine injections and ultrasound-guided joint injections provide real-time imaging to ensure that medicine is delivered to precise locations. This is especially important when injecting stem cells and platelet-rich plasma to promote healing. Advanced electrodiagnostic testing, such as nerve conduction studies and electromyography (EMG), help diagnose the cause of symptoms and how much damage (if any) has occurred.
Spine West works closely with physical and occupational therapists, optimizing patient outcomes. Physical Therapy helps patients return to an active lifestyle at their own pace and guides patients on individualized home exercise programs to prevent injuries. Occupational therapy helps patients with hand and elbow problems like arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome and elbow pain. Prevention is always preferred over treatment.
Spine West has close and trusted relationships with many providers in the region that allows for efficient, high quality, coordinated care. Dr. Gronseth confides, “The best complement is when a patient or another health care provider refers their family member to us. Then we know we have earned their trust.”
The providers at Spine West also love to teach. Dr. Gronseth started an organization to teach ultrasound to skilled birth attendants working in remote parts of the world to help save mothers and babies lives. The Spine West Team has presented many enjoyable educational lectures to the Boulder community. They will soon begin hosting a series of interactive, live webinars covering a range of topics, from back pain to arthritis to regenerative medicine. For more information send an e-mail to admin@spinewest.com or visit their website at SpineWest.com.
Reference: Daily Camera Business Spotlight
Boulder radical leftists back Hamas terrorism by Jann Scott Editorial
Jul 27th
The Rocky Mountain Peace and Justice Center views the United States as an imperialist nation who are out to suppress Muslims, the homeless in Boulder and the rest of the world. In accordance radical leftists in Boulder often back terrorists like Hamas or Alcaida. Osama bin Ladin loved the American left because they had so much in common. RNPJ rhetoric is the same as radical Islam.
Messages to the world by Osma bin Ladin review by Simon Kovar of the Liberal
“It is true that bin Laden’s statements define his jihad as reactive: that is, as a legitimate response to Western aggression against Muslims, and one that will cease once its causes have been removed. But let us be clear about what he perceives those causes to be. They include the “Crusader-Jewish” presence in all the lands of Islam. By this he is not referring solely to the presence of US troops in Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Afghanistan, or to Israel’s incursions beyond its 1967 borders. He is referring to the entirety of Israel-Palestine, and (a tricky one for the EU) to Moorish Spain. Bin Laden goes further: “In our religion, it is not permissible for any non-Muslim to stay in our country” (emphasis added). Lawrence et al. might view giving bin Laden what he wants as a “rational” response to the threat of terrorism, but moral honesty requires that we call this solution what it is: ethnic cleansing as a mode of appeasement.
History, of course, teaches us that such fantasies can never be satisfied. And here we come to a second problem with Lawrence’s analysis, one he himself alludes to in his introduction but does not resolve. While “rationality” might tell us that bin Laden’s foe is “American imperialism”, bin Laden himself has an intriguing habit of telling us that his real concern is actually something else: what he calls “global unbelief”. The unbelievers are the Jews, the Christians, and more generally, the liberal, “permissive” societies of the West, epitomized by the US, although bin Laden is explicit in identifying the Jews as the root evil. There can be no permanent peace with the Jews, he states, and scripture demands their annihilation before the Day of Judgement may arrive. American society – its economy, media and politics – is subordinated to the Jews. More generally: “Every Muslim, from the moment they realize the distinction in their hearts, hates Americans, hates Jews, and hates Christians”.
I know there are a lot of you vulnerable new lefties in Boulder, but if you think for your self and not follow the new business startup new atheist crowd down this path, you won’t regret it later. Israel is exactly who they say they are. A modern peace loving country who are trying to live their lives in their little corner of the world. Of course the united states would back them. The Arab nations and Palestine Hamas are unfortunately mostly backward third world countries steeped in hatred, antisemitism and tribal fighting. It is Hamas who are monsters. Before them it was the Palestinian Liberation Army. Remember these are the people who murdered the entire Isreali 1972 Olympic team in Munich.
I covered for International Times in London. I covered the PLO, Yassir Arafat and watched Muslim Jihadists try to Kill Jews and Americans over the past 40 years. Right . I don’t get it. Why are radical Islamist trying to kill all Jews and Christians.
We are not trying to kill them. Hamas tries to penetrate Israels Iron dome. They attack Israel. Then Israel retaliates in a thunderous response. Wouldn’t you?
America ?? Do not mistake Barrack Obama or Hillary Clinton ( when she gets there) Any attacks or attempted attack on American soil by radical Muslims will be met with a terrifying response from the USA. Look what happened after 911. Look what is happening now. Look at our NSA, FBI and CIA. Look at all of our special forces. Look at our financing of intelligence gathering world wide. It is 10 x what it was pre 911.
I would also not rule out our use of nuclear weapons in the Middle East. Really? yes. If one of the radical Arab nations gets their hands on a nuke and uses it against Israel or us you can expect nuclear retaliation from Israel and the United States backed by Russia china, India and Pakistan.
I would not rule out a widening Middle Eastern war and African war where the nuclear powers would invade, conquer and occupy all of the Arab nations for good. if one nuclear weapon goes off there, watch and see. Islam will become a religion of the past; or at least the uncivilized kind will be outlawed.
Jann Scott
Jann Scott is the voice of reason, culture and careful thought in
Boulder Colorado
Becky Boone F-Bombs her way across Boulder: EDITORIAL
May 30th
The city of Boulder sent out the enclosed press release in association with F-Bomb for America. We approach this entire story a bit cynically because it has omissions and spin. We are sure that the City of Boulder wish the hell they never heard of Code for America. They practically say so here. The fiasco of “Boom Boom Boone” F-Bombing her heart out from the stage of The Boulder Theater as an official city contractor speaking on behalf of the city made the city manager pull her hair out. Any denials by Boone only made it worse. She was supposed to bring the community together not start WWIII.
Code for America was an an ill conceived choice from the beginning. Here is why.
Bringing code for America to Boulder was the idea of pro growth Venture Capitalist Brad Feld. Boulder Startup Community Members: Help Fund the Code for America Fellowship He chipped in $75,000 to bring F U America to Boulder. But the city never reveals that anywhere. Feld is the main proponent of A Better boulder, too. They are a lobbying group that want to see more businesses , taller buildings and more crowding down town. No one reveals that.
So when the city says that Becky Boones F-Bomb speech became divisive pitting pro-growth and no growth groups agin each other, well it was part of a larger plan. She was designed to do that. She was hand picked , bought and paid for by Brad Feld and his agents to push their Growth Agenda. Another problem is there is no transparency from the city or from F– for America concerning Brad Feld.
Question: How much money does Brad Feld or his investments have invested in Code for America ?? Feld has so many investments , does anyone know?? City spokesperson Patrick Vonkeyserling said that Code F— America “Brad is one of several investors. The total raised privately by CFA is $41k.” But what about the $75,000. ??
Having Boone Speak at Startup week Boulder and then at Ignite Boulder was another move by the pro-growthers to spin her supposed objectivity. These events are run by event planner Andrew Hyde who was brought to Boulder in 2006 by Brad Feld to run Tech Stars one of Felds VC engines. Feld has backed Hyde from day one. Their plan is to turn Boulder into Palo Alto California. More specifically Downtown Boulder. Everything is smoke and mirrors with these guys.
Some media want to make a big deal that city staff knew Boone was going plead F— F— F— 8 times from the stage of the Boulder Theater and then put it on you tube. But the city never said that their staff knew….. exactly but Patrick Vonkeyserling City of Boulder PIO today said “The email pdf shows there was knowledge of the f bomb” presumable by someone on staff. But did the city know that “Car Bomb Becky” was going to blow herself up on stage with 8 invective F bombs. ?? #hmmog!
Meanwhile , the Code for America Executive Director Jennifer Pahlka, tried to weasel her way out of this mess by saying: Well she said it was just her opinion Oh nonsense!
So the city slapped Pahlka with a $15,000 dollar fine. Code calls it a donation. Bull shit. It’s a fine. Then Pahlka goes on to imply that f bombing is the way to engage hard to reach segments of our population.
It is any wonder that the city did not hold Code in violation of contact and fire them last week.
To top it off Twitter exploded with it usual amount of hate speech from Boulder Startup employees aimed at no-growthers and media covering this story beginning with Boulder Neighbors. All of this just what the city did not want. Code for America was supposed to bring the city together not blow the place up.
The Irony of all this is no one has said F— on TV more than me. The city shut down public access TV over my use of the F— word. ( I am now on channel 22 run by the school district where there is no F—s allowed) But I did not “work for the city nor was I a contractor for the city” If I was I would have followed city decorum. Do I really have a problem with Becky Boone using the F— word at Ignite Boulder ?? I have a problem with the dishonesty of Ignite Boulder, Andrew Hyde, Brad Feld, A better Boulder and Code for America. In this case I side with the city staff all the way. They really are trying to do what’s best and keep us protected from the minions of developers who would turn our Paradise into a parking lot. — Jann Scott
Below is the city full press release.
City, Code for America complete reviews into Ignite Boulder presentation
The City of Boulder and Code for America today announced that each organization has concluded independent fact finding reviews about the May 13 presentation at Ignite Boulder regarding the authorization of the presentation and potential city staff involvement.
While the city does not believe that formal authorization occurred, the review showed that some city staff members were aware of the planned Ignite Boulder presentation and provided input on potential topics, and one member of staff assisted with and reviewed the presentation prior to Becky Boone’s delivery. The review by staff may have led Ms. Boone to conclude she had city approval.
“Boulder has very high standards for the professionalism of its staff and strong core values that every city employee is expected to uphold,” said City Manager Jane Brautigam. “The failure of a city employee to honor the city’s commitment to respect all residents and their diverse perspectives on local issues is unacceptable, and the city will address this personnel matter seriously.”
“Boulder remains committed to working with Code for America to implement new engagement tools, and we believe the final report will include additional opportunities to engage every member of our community on a variety of issues,” said Brautigam. “It is unfortunate that the progress made under this project has been tainted by a divisive presentation. In the coming days we will be working to restore the community’s trust in city government and to take appropriate actions to ensure city procedures and standards are met going forward.”
Code for America also apologized for the tone of the presentation and remains committed to increasing Boulder’s opportunities to engage more people in local government.
“Our work in Boulder to help city staff diversify public input on housing was designed to supplement the already-planned engagement process spelled out in Housing Boulder with a variety of approaches consistent with Code for America’s engagement standard,” said Code for America Executive Director Jennifer Pahlka. “This past week, that work has been overshadowed by a focus on a talk given by the Code for America Senior Fellow working on the project, Becky Boone. Code for America works in city halls around the country, and we train our staff and fellows to understand and respect the professional norms of government and to use language that supports our partners. In this case, though Becky clarified she was not speaking for the city, it created a problem for our partners for which we apologize.”
“The ability for all to participate is a core value of government and of our work with the City of Boulder and around the country. It is also a core value of the generous private donors who contributed to the project,” said Pahlka. “Code for America has been working for the past several months to encourage all the citizens of Boulder to provide input on local housing discussions. While the intent of the Ignite Boulder presentation was to engage more people in the conversation, some interpreted it to take sides, and that does not reflect the inclusive approach that city staff and Code for America staff have taken throughout this project. Code for America believes that government can work for the people, by the people, in the 21st century – if everyone gets involved. We are eager for the focus to return to the important and innovative work that the city is doing and to the share the outcomes.”
Pahlka said to underscore its commitment to inclusive engagement and support the city’s commitment, Code for America will contribute to the city $15,000 in training, education, and additional software as a service and open source technical support to continue the use of some of the tools that have helped reach a wider audience in the project so far to assist the city to continue this pioneering work.
“Engaging the full community, especially hard-to-reach members, is important and critical work. We are committed to continuing to help the City of Boulder tackle this and ongoing community engagement work,” said Pahlka.
Emails regarding city staff input and contributions to the May 13 Ignite Boulder presentation have been released to the media.