Our Scientific Hub
We are Denver Health’s scientific hub and a center for health research. Our learning health system research is rigorous, investigator-initiated and patient-centered.
Before and After Bariatric Surgery Patient Success Story
August 26, 2025
Ten Months, 170 Pounds, and a Whole New Life
Written by: Denver Health patient Felecia Vasquez
In March of 2024, I began my weight loss journey and entered the Denver Health Bariatric Surgery Center program, which would be my second time attempting the program. The first time around, time and seriousness weren't in my favor. It took another year before I felt serious about taking the next step. With hard work and dedication, I was able to lose about 60 lbs.
Largest U.S. Survey on Adult Psychedelic Use Unveiled at Science Summit
August 26, 2025
Leaders in the emerging field of psychoactive drug use and safety gathered at Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Safety’s (RMPDS) 19th annual Scientific Meeting, where industry and government experts heard for the first time the findings of the inaugural National Survey Investigating Hallucinogenic Trends (NSIHT) Data Report.
Research with Impact: Innovation for Every Community
Our research translates directly into better outcomes for all populations—and creates models of excellence that can be applied everywhere. At Denver Health, our mission goes beyond clinical excellence. We are nationally recognized for delivering outstanding care to communities with limited access and for achieving exceptional results through innovation and efficiency.
As a nationally recognized learning health system, we strive to be a trusted community partner to our Denver-based patients through high quality care for the underserved. We engage all of our patient populations in research. Our goal is to improve access for patients to clinical trials that can directly benefit patients and improve outcomes.
Our research is patient centered. With our regional and national partners and researchers and clinical care teams, we collaborate daily to discover new diagnostic and technology-driven solutions.
In the Denver Health Office of Research, we support research to advance quality of care and health care processes and outcomes. Our services improve care delivery with both high-quality data and community engagement.
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