The Denver Health Sliding Fee Discount Program (DHSFDP) assists patients in paying for health services provided by Denver Health providers. Eligibility is determined by family size and income. We can also see if you qualify for Medicaid or Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), which will lower your costs even more. Please note, DHSFDP is not health insurance.
Is Breast Cancer Screening Safe? Understanding Radiation from Mammograms
June 11, 2025
By Randy Miles, MD
Mammography screening is the only imaging tool proven to reduce breast cancer related death. It helps doctors find breast cancer early — when it's easier to treat and before it spreads to other parts of the body. Despite the benefits of mammography, some patients may worry about radiation used with these imaging tests. Here is what you need to know.
Mammograms Use a Very Low Dose of Radiation
Mammograms use a very low dose of radiation to create images of the breast.
Images Matter: A Guide to Reducing Stigma in Visual Media
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Our ophthalmologists and optometrists treat a variety of conditions, including but not limited to:
- Nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Macular degeneration
- Retinal holes, tears, and detachments
- Strabismus
- Chalazion
- Ptosis
- Dermatochalasis
- Uveitis and vitreoretinal diseases
- Keratoconus
Denver Health's Mobile Health Centers Bring Expert Care to You!
With hospital-quality exam rooms, complete privacy, and convenient locations across Denver, getting screened has never been easier.
Mammogram and Breast Imaging Frequently Asked Questions
Mammograms save lives by x-ray imaging the breast and revealing healthy or cancerous breast tissue.
Learn more about gender affirmation surgery:
Overview of Vaginoplasty
Vaginoplasty is a gender-affirming, feminizing, lower surgery to create a vagina* and vulva (including mons, labia, clitoris, and urethral opening) and remove the penis, scrotal sac and testes.
Bringing home a new baby can be a joyful and overwhelming time. Families often have questions, and Denver Health Family Connects is here to help! The service is simple: A registered nurse visits when your baby is about three weeks old to check on your baby (or babies) and family.
Denver Health Honored for Exceptional Diabetes Care
June 04, 2025
The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) and The Leapfrog Group named 36 hospitals across 12 states as 2025 Recognized Leaders in Caring for People Living with Diabetes. Of the hospitals, Denver Health is the only health provider in Colorado to be recognized for its exceptional inpatient diabetes care.
The award recognizes each hospital’s strong commitment to the safety and well-being of hospitalized people living with diabetes, estimated to be 30 percent of all inpatients nationwide.
