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Obesity treatment: Medical therapy, weight loss medications and surgery

March 15, 2024

by: Dr. Sany Thomas

As a bariatric surgeon, I have a unique perspective on weight loss strategies, including the use of weight loss medications in addition to surgery....

Eating Healthy for the Holidays

December 12, 2023

by: Denver Health Bariatric Surgery Nutrition Team

Thanksgiving may have already passed, but the holiday season is just getting underway – with Hanukkah this week, and Christmas, Kwanzaa and...

Roux en Y Gastric Bypass vs Sleeve Gastrectomy

June 01, 2023

by: Dr. Sany Thomas

At the Denver Health Bariatric Surgery Center, we offer two options for bariatric surgery, the sleeve gastrectomy and the Roux en Y gastric bypass....

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

August 18, 2022

by: Melissa Anderson

We can all help prevent suicide. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time where communities can come together and share...

What You Need to Know About HPV and the HPV Vaccine

June 23, 2022

by: Denver Health

The human papillomavirus (commonly known as HPV) is one of the most common viruses circulating right now, because it is transmitted through...

June is National Home Safety Awareness Month

June 08, 2022

by: Melissa Anderson

National Home Safety Awareness Month, part of National Safety Month, is celebrated in June when people focus on how they can keep their homes safe...

Overcoming LGBTQ+ Health Disparities at Denver Health

June 07, 2022

by: Denver Health

Denver Health is proud to be an ally and serve the health care needs of LGBTQ+ communities. We stand with many Coloradoans that have worked...

What Does Pride Mean?

June 01, 2022

by: Denver Health

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, a time to recognize and celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and non-binary individuals, as well as any...

National Adolescent Health Month

May 17, 2022

by: Jemima Safi

May is National Adolescent Health Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health is a large part of adolescent health, so let's talk about...

What Is Burnout and How to Get Help

March 22, 2022

by: Jess Tveit

If you are reading this, you have most likely experienced burnout at some stage or another. Maybe you are currently feeling burnt out or experience...

What is a Colorectal Cancer Screening?

February 24, 2022

by: Denver Health

Colon and Rectal Cancer Screening Saves Lives March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer (which can also be known as colon...

American Heart Month: Tips to Keep Your Heart Healthy

February 02, 2022

by: Denver Health

February is American Heart Month, a time when Denver Health joins with health professionals around the country to encourage everyone to take time...

Antibiotic Awareness Week 2021

November 19, 2021

by: Kati Shihadeh and Tim Jenkins

Antibiotic Safety Through Education and Awareness Denver Health is joining with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to advise...

The Meaning of Overdose Awareness Day 2021

August 25, 2021

by: Josh Blum

The past year was a year of profound loss. Taken from so many of us were lives and livelihoods, loves and loved ones. Even facts and universal...

COVID-19 Variants: What You Need to Know

August 18, 2021

by: Connie Savor Price

For weeks now, a big topic of conversation surrounding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been the variants of the original virus that...

What is a Community Health Center?

August 04, 2021

by: Denver Health

August 8-14 is National Health Center Week 2021, an annual celebration to raise awareness about the mission of Community Health Centers across...

National Immunization Awareness Month: Why Vaccines are So Important

August 02, 2021

by: Denver Health

August is National Immunization Awareness Month and a good time to talk about vaccines and why they are so important not just now but throughout...

Pharmacy Robot Helps Denver Health Patients Get Medications Faster

July 28, 2021

by: Denver Health

With the 2021 opening of the Outpatient Medical Center Pharmacy at Denver Health, patients who fill their prescriptions at the new state-of-the-art...

Skin to Skin Contact Benefits Babies in the Age of COVID-19

May 26, 2021

by: Denver Health NICU

Denver Health Kangaroo-a-Thon Still Going Strong For the second straight year during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Denver Health's...

Urgent versus Emergency Care

February 09, 2021

by: Denver Health

When it comes to getting care when you suddenly get sick or injured, it's important to know the difference between urgent vs. emergency care and...

Santa Pays a Visit to Denver Health NICU Babies

December 22, 2020

by: Denver Health

This holiday season, NICU nurses dressed up like Santa and Santa's elf to bring holiday cheer to the NICU department. See photos of the babies in...

Why COVID-19 Vaccines Are Safe and Effective

December 17, 2020

by: Denver Health

(Updated) Vaccinations are available to everyone age 5 and over. Denver Health will continue to vaccinate patients according to the latest state...

How to Celebrate Thanksgiving Safely During the COVID-19 Pandemic

November 20, 2020

by: Denver Health

Update 11/20/2020: Due to a spike in COVID-19 cases in Colorado and nationwide, Denver Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

Real Stories of the Frontline Workers of Denver Health

November 12, 2020

by: Denver Health

Why These Heroes Still Love Their Jobs Through the COVID-19 Pandemic Ask any of our amazing frontline workers at Denver Health – from the...

Coronavirus Vaccine Update from Denver Health's Chief Medical Officer

November 09, 2020

by: Denver Health

Update: Based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and the Food and Drug Administration, Denver Health will resume...

The Benefits of Using Mail Order Pharmacy

November 04, 2020

by: Denver Health

How Getting Your Prescriptions Through the Mail Might Make You Healthier When Denver Health expanded Pharmacy by Mail earlier this year in response...

Microvascular Hand Surgery Saving Limbs and Restoring Function

October 28, 2020

by: Denver Health

Denver Health Orthopedics Cutting-Edge Surgery Salvaging Severely Injured Hands If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of having a...

How to Trick-or-Treat Safely During the COVID-19 Pandemic

October 26, 2020

by: Denver Health

Is There Trick-or-Treating in 2020? Or Has COVID Canceled It? Halloween is coming up on Saturday and as with most anything else this year, because...

Coronavirus vs. Flu and Why You Should Get a Flu Shot During The Coronavirus Pandemic

October 19, 2020

by: Denver Health

With the number of COVID-19 cases on the rise in Denver for three consecutive weeks and new orders now in place to wear masks outside and limit...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2020

October 07, 2020

by: Denver Health

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Denver Health wants to make sure you know your risk and take the proper steps to keep yourself healthy...

Should I Get a Flu Shot During COVID-19?

October 05, 2020

by: Kevin Depner

Every year Denver Health recommends that our patients get a vaccine to protect against the flu (influenza) during the fall and winter seasons. But...

How to Prevent Diabetes

September 23, 2020

by: Kevin Depner

September 15-October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month and Denver Health is committed to helping all of our patients be a part of the most healthy...

A Note to New and Expecting Parents: Five Tips for Car Seat Safety

September 21, 2020

by: Denver Health

Whether you're a new parent or expecting a baby in the near future – congratulations! Welcoming a new baby is one of the most exciting,...

How to Use NARCAN

August 18, 2020

by: Denver Health

Why Arming Yourself With NARCAN is More Important Than Ever During a Pandemic Opioid drug overdose deaths in Colorado are on a steep rise since the...

Why It's Important to Get Your Child Vaccinated During COVID-19

July 20, 2020

by: Denver Health

This is normally the time of year when Denver Health doctors, nurses and other providers remind parents to get their children up to date on their...

Identifying Signs of Heat Stroke & Other Heat Illness During COVID-19

July 17, 2020

by: Sarah Roark, M.D.

This has been a hot summer so far in Denver, and in addition to taking precautions for heat when we work or play outside this year, we are all...

How to Enjoy the Fourth of July Responsibly During COVID-19

July 02, 2020

by: Denver Health

We know that celebrating the Fourth of July during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is going to look a lot different than it normally...

How Health Care Became a Right in Denver in the 1960s

June 08, 2020

by: Denver Health

The Story of the Health Warriors Who Made Denver Health What It Is Today This is the latest in a series of articles reflecting on and celebrating...

Mindfulness Exercises For Stress Relief

May 07, 2020

by: Denver Health

How to Best Manage Your Stress During COVID-19 & Beyond May is Mental Health Month and many of us are experiencing heightened stress and...

Stopping the Spread of COVID 19 In Any Language

April 29, 2020

by: Denver Health

Denver Health is proud to provide care for all in our community, especially at this time when we are experiencing the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...

How to Make a Telehealth Appointment With Your Doctor

April 21, 2020

by: Denver Health

Phone and Video Doctor's Appointments During COVID-19 and Beyond A lot of things have changed during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but...

Sense of Duty Keeps Denver Health Paramedics Going In the Face of COVID-19 Pandemic

April 15, 2020

by: Denver Health

When we talk about front line workers in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, at the top of that list are the heroes who, in many cases, come in...

How to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus

April 06, 2020

by: Denver Health

Update April 6, 2020: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now recommends everyone wear a homemade, non-medical grade face mask or cloth...

Maintaining Your Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic

March 26, 2020

by: Christian Thurstone

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is causing a lot of stress. It is disrupting our finances, health, social interactions and much more....

How to Prime an Asthma Inhaler

February 26, 2020

by: Denver Health Kids Asthma Team

The most common way to take asthma medicine is with an inhaler. The medicine from an inhaler is sprayed out and breathed deep into the lungs....

Black History is More Than Just a Month

February 12, 2020

As part of Denver Health's celebration of Black History Month, we asked a few of our employees to introduce themselves, tell us why diversity is...

How to Send a Message to Your Doctor Using MyChart

February 11, 2020

by: Denver Health

We recently asked some of the team members at Denver Health's nine family health centers to give us a list of the most common reasons patients call...

Urgent Care For Kids

February 05, 2020

by: Denver Health

When your child gets sick or injured and you cannot get an appointment with their pediatrician right away, taking them to urgent care is a good...

How to Use an Inhaler With Spacer and Mouthpiece

January 31, 2020

by: Denver Health Kids Asthma Team

The most common way to take asthma medicine is with an inhaler. The medicine from an inhaler is sprayed out and needs to be breathed deep into...

How to Get Your Test Results Online Using MyChart

January 27, 2020

by: Denver Health

According to a survey at Denver Health's nine Family Health Centers, one of the biggest questions patients have is how to get their lab and test...

How to Use an Inhaler With Spacer and Mask

December 12, 2019

by: Denver Health Kids Asthma Team

The most common way to take asthma medicine is with an inhaler. The medicine from an inhaler is sprayed out and needs to be breathed deep into the...

The Teen Vaping Crisis

December 10, 2019

by: Ali Zirakzadeh, M.D.

About two and a half years ago in a small rural town near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, an 18-year-old girl had just started using her first electronic...

How Do I Know if I Have the Flu vs. A Cold?

November 18, 2019

by: Denver Health

It's flu season once again and we have already seen the virus surface here in Denver. While it's a little early to talk about how severe the flu...

Is My Child at Risk for Diabetes?

November 14, 2019

by: Denver Health

Information for Parents on World Diabetes Day At Denver Health, we are proud to care for adolescents at multiple facilities throughout our system:...

Life-Changing Weight Loss Journey For Denver Health Nurse

October 30, 2019

by: Denver Health

From time to time, we come across interesting and inspiring stories about our more than 7,000 Denver Health team members. Nurse manager Tina Van...

Study: Bariatric Surgery Can Prevent Heart Disease, Early Death

October 02, 2019

by: Denver Health

Weight-loss surgery, medically known as bariatric surgery, has been proven as an effective way to help patients find a new lease on life. It is...

How Do Broken Bones Heal?

September 05, 2019

by: Spencer Tomberg

With summer now winding down – we can reflect on the memories of having fun: water slides at Elitch Gardens, basketball and kickball in the...

Back to School: Tips on How to Improve Kids Health

August 19, 2019

by: Sonja O'Leary, M.D.

After a long summer of lazy days and not-so-strict bedtimes, no homework and not having to pack lunches, going back to school can be a stressful...

Using Mindfulness for Relaxation

August 15, 2019

by: Nathanael Taylor, Ph.D

“Relax!” “Calm down!” “Chill out!” When you are stressed out, and you hear these words from co-workers,...

Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mom and Baby

August 01, 2019

by: Amy Kaplan, RD, IBCLC

August is National Breastfeeding Month Did you know that each August, the world celebrates World Breastfeeding Week from August 1-7, and that...

Five Things You May Not Be Doing in MyChart

July 24, 2019

by: Denver Health

This is MyChart Week at Denver Health, and all week long, we are helping our patients (with free giveaways) sign up for the free, easy-to-use...

Heat Rash, Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke Symptoms and Treatments

July 18, 2019

by: Sarah Roark, M.D.

Blue skies and sunshine are standards of living in Denver. Biking down your favorite mountain or relaxing in one of the parks is a big perk of...

When to go to Urgent Care vs. the Emergency Room (ER)

July 17, 2019

by: Denver Health

When you or a loved one is suddenly injured or feeling very sick, there's a critical decision to make – do you need to go to urgent care or...

Four Health Tips for Women

July 09, 2019

by: Denver Health

Denver Health would like to congratulate the USA Women's National Soccer Team for securing their fourth Women's World Cup title on Sunday! In honor...

New Career at Denver Health for One-Time Addict

July 02, 2019

by: Denver Health

More than 15 million American adults struggle with alcohol abuse, according to the most recent National Survey on Drug Use and Health. It can be...

Cómo encontrar a un médico que hable español en Denver Health? (How to Find a Spanish-Speaking Doctor or Caregiver at Denver Health)

June 27, 2019

by: Denver Health

Denver Health se enorgullece en brindar atención médica de la más alta calidad para todos, sin importar quién eres o de...

Why Do I March in Pride?

June 14, 2019

by: Denver Health

Denver Health is proud to provide affirming and sensitive health care for the LGBTQ community at all of our locations from a network of...

Denver Health Supports Bill to Increase Vaccination Rates

May 01, 2019

by: Anne Frank, M.D.

A Denver Health Physician's Perspective More than 700 cases of measles have been recorded across the country since January. But only 89 percent of...

What To Expect During a Sexual Assault Exam

April 15, 2019

by: Michelle Metz

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and in recognition of that, I want to talk about the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program at Denver...

Beyond the Marie Kondo Method: The Psychology behind Tidying-up

March 12, 2019

by: Gabriel Casher, Lucia Walsh, John Sheldon

Debuting in January 2019, the popular Netflix show “Tidying up with Marie Kondo” promised to help families decrease chaos and...

Home Remedies for a Cold

March 05, 2019

by: Dr. Benjamin Feijoo

Home Treatments for the Common Cold and Cough from a Medical Perspective It’s cold and flu season, and almost everyone has a family or "home...

From “The Favourite” - What is Gout and How to Treat It?

February 21, 2019

by: Ali Zirakzadeh, M.D.

The Motion Picture Association of America nominated the movie “The Favourite” for an Academy Award for best picture. If you’ve...

How Presidents Died & How We Would Treat Them Now

February 15, 2019

by: Denver Health

Throughout the history of the United States of America, there have been 43 presidents who have governed our nation (45 presidential terms because...

Winter Dehydration: Is It Real?

February 11, 2019

by: Jeffrey Sankoff

Dehydration Facts: Can You Really Get Dehydrated in Winter? Anyone who has lived through a Colorado winter comes to know that they need two staples...

Take Note of this Unique Therapy at Denver Health

January 23, 2019

by: Trina Seefeldt

The Post-it Note, or sticky note. It's small, simple, circumspect and found by the multi-pack in every office supply closet in the country. These...

How Bad Is the Flu This Year

January 16, 2019

by: Denver Health

With a high number of reported flu cases in Colorado this season and plenty of people calling in sick to school and work, we wanted to answer a...

Breaking Down Language Barriers in Health Care

January 08, 2019

by: Nexis Guadalupe

One day, I was walking down 6th Avenue and a woman shouted in Spanish, "Are you an interpreter?” I said, "yes, I am, do you need...

What is a Nurse Practitioner

November 16, 2018

by: Denver Health

M. Juliana Hopman, FNP is a Nurse Practitioner at Denver Health. She has worked at Denver Health for 13 years. When she first started her career,...

Inpatient vs Outpatient

June 05, 2018

By: Chi Zheng, M.D., Patrick Ryan, M.D. and Marisa Echaniz, M.D. How Providers Are Working Together to Bridge the Divide As hospitalists, we build...

Taking Care of Our Caregivers

May 17, 2018

by: Nicholas Scaletta

The Role for Structured Debriefing After Adverse Patient Outcomes Clinical work can take an emotional toll on health care providers. Especially,...

Better Speech and Hearing Month

May 16, 2018

by: Deantha Valencia

Awareness is the key to improving communication The month of May is packed with celebrations like ‘May the 4th be with you’ and Cinco...

Speaking of the 2018 Oscars

March 04, 2018

by: Deantha Valencia

How Actors Manipulate Their Voice, Speech and Language The 90th Academy Awards got me thinking about how actors and actresses can manipulate voice,...