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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April 01, 2024

Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of crashes and deaths in Colorado, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)....

Holiday Travel Safety Tips

November 01, 2023

by: Melissa Anderson

It’s that time of the year again. The holiday season has arrived! Holiday safety is an issue that burns brightest from late November to...

Halloween Safety Tips

October 26, 2023

by: Melissa Anderson

Trick or treat! It’s that time of the year again, when kids hit the streets in their spookiest costumes in search of sweet goodies and...

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

August 30, 2023

by: Melissa Anderson

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

July Is National Heatstroke Prevention Month

July 06, 2023

According to NoHeatStroke.org, 949 children have died due to vehicular heatstroke since 1998. Yet, all these deaths could have been prevented. The...

May is National Water Safety Month, here’s our checklist for a safe and fun summer

May 24, 2023

by: Melissa Anderson

May is National Water Safety Month and the Denver Health Trauma and Injury Prevention Program is promoting fun and safety in, on, and around the...

Tips for injury prevention during National Trauma Awareness Month of May

May 17, 2023

Unintentional injury remains the leading cause of death for children and adults up to age 45. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

May 16, 2023

Safety tips for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month of May Riding a motorcycle can be a thrilling experience, but it's important to remember that...

May is National Stop the Bleed Month

May 11, 2023

Stop the Bleed campaign highlights importance of early intervention May is National Stop the Bleed Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness...

September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month

September 01, 2022

by: Melissa Anderson

While older adults and young children are at the highest risk for being injured from falls, everyone is at risk, according to the Brain Injury...

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...

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...

May is Stroke Awareness Month

May 13, 2022

by: Marie Richardson

Stroke is a leading cause of disability and is the number five cause of death in the United States. It is dangerous and deadly; however, you can...

National Bike Safety Month

May 09, 2022

by: Melissa Anderson

Cycling is one of Colorado’s most popular pastimes and a popular form of transportation, especially in the Denver metro area. May is National...

May is National Water Safety Month

May 02, 2022

by: Melissa Anderson

May is National Water Safety Month and the Denver Health Trauma and Injury Prevention Program would like to promote fun and safety in, on, and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

What is Superhero Therapy?

April 25, 2019

by: Katherine Washington, Ph.D.

Calling all Superheroes! This Sunday, April 28 is National Superhero Day which was created in 1995 by Marvel Comics employees in order to recognize...

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...