Internal medicine–pediatrics (Med-Peds) physicians Julie Venci, MD, and Carolina Gutierrez, MD, led the establishment of the Peña Community Engagement Committee in December, aiming to foster relationships and partnerships and boost engagement within the southwest Denver community. The committee ensures community engagement updates reach all staff at the Federico F. Peña Southwest Family Health Center.

After nearly 30 years at Denver Health, Susan Harrison is still in love with the mission to care for all that inspired her to start working here in 1994.

“I have never looked for another job,” said the diagnostic imaging supervisor for Breast Imaging.

At Denver Health, we believe our health care system should work for individuals and look after each of our unique needs as diverse people. Patients rest easier knowing that their providers care for them using specific, accurate information about their health care needs. The National Institutes of Health recognizes that health care is not one size fits all, so in 2018 the NIH launched the All of Us Research Program with the goal of accelerating health research and medical breakthroughs to improve disease prevention, treatment and care for all.

Denver Health held a ribbon-cutting on Wednesday to mark the opening of our Comprehensive Care Center (CCC), which merges several clinical services already offered at Denver Health. Now, patients will find these services under one roof — in the basement of the Webb Center for Primary Care (Pavilion G) — for more convenient access to care.

Denver Health is proud to deliver one-third of all babies born in Denver, some of whom have grown up and now work for our health care system. As part of our Days of Celebration, we are recognizing all employees and giving a special shoutout to those who have been a part of Denver Health since the beginning. We asked employees who were born here to share their journeys (and photos) and say why they are proud to recommend Denver Health.

As part of an ongoing series featuring the incredible staff and various departments at Denver Health, this week we’re spotlighting the Breast Imaging/Mammography Department.

Denver Health is committed to providing world-class breast cancer care, including same-day biopsies, as part of a comprehensive approach to support the well-being of our patients.

A recent addition to the Breast Imaging team is Alma Mendez, a patient care navigator who completed her ninth year at Denver Health in February.