Child Life Makes Month Long Hospital Stay Bearable for Teen
October 11, 2024
Spending a month in the hospital is probably the last thing any active teenager wants to do, especially when it means multiple surgeries for serious injuries. But for 15-year-old Jake Schaefer, there was one thing that made his stay at Denver Health a little bit more tolerable.
"Child Life gave me the backbone and support that I needed to get better faster," Jake said.
Denver Health caught up with Jake and his dad Kevin Schaefer about a year after a freak accident changed his entire life.
"Child Life gave me the backbone and support that I needed to get better faster," Jake said.
Denver Health caught up with Jake and his dad Kevin Schaefer about a year after a freak accident changed his entire life.
Denver Health statement on national IV fluid shortage
October 09, 2024
October 29, 2024, Update:
Denver Health's coordinated response to the national IV fluid shortage continues to effectively minimize disruptions to patient care. Through thoughtful conservation strategies, the impact on daily operations has been kept to a minimum, with only three elective procedures temporarily postponed and soon to be rescheduled.
At this time, no additional patients should expect impacts to their care or procedure and treatment schedule.
October 9, 2024, Update:
Denver Health earns Orthopedic Center of Excellence designation from DNV
September 29, 2024
Denver Health is proud to announce our designation as Denver's only Orthopedic Center of Excellence. Global health care accreditation agency DNV officially certified Denver Health Orthopedics last week, after a rigorous review process and evaluation of our operations and patient care.
Addressing Disparities in Breast Cancer Care Among African American Women
September 26, 2024
Racial disparities in breast cancer survival rates among African-American women has been well-documented over the past 40 years. Early studies largely connected poor survival rates in this group to having a lower economic and social status. We now know, based on evidence, that there are multiple factors causing this issue, ranging from breast cancer prevention efforts to what happens to this group after breast cancer treatment.
Denver Health throws NICU graduate reunion party
September 21, 2024
Denver Health Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) staff hosted a reunion party Saturday for families who spent time in Denver Health’s NICU. Caregivers and children of all ages joined in the fun and laughter to reunite with the care teams who helped newborns grow strong and supported families along the journey.
“All of the nurses who saved my son’s life, they deserve to see him,” said Evelyn Usher, whose son, Daecion, was born at 28 weeks and spent two months in the NICU. “They’re a big part of his life, and I just wanted to come here and celebrate them.”
Flu & COVID shots now available
September 19, 2024
Schedule your COVID and flu shot with MyChart
Patients ages six months and older can now schedule flu and COVID-19 shots through MyChart.
COVID-19 vaccines by Moderna and flu shots are now available at Denver Health. You can schedule a flu or COVID shot by selecting “Schedule an Appointment,” then clicking “Immunizations” in your MyChart.
If you prefer, you may also call the Appointment Center at 303-436-4949 to schedule.
Denver Health breast imaging welcomes new radiologist for improved patient care
September 18, 2024
Denver Health's Breast Care Center is delighted to welcome back Rebekah Anders, MD, a diagnostic radiologist in Breast Imaging. Dr. Anders brings a wealth of expertise and passion to her new role, with great benefit to our patients. This isn't her first time working at Denver Health.
Teen Loves Herself After Bariatric Surgery
September 17, 2024
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, a time to spotlight the growing issue of childhood obesity, the health concerns it causes and how it can be prevented. In January of 2024, Denver Health's Bariatric Surgery Center performed the first bariatric surgery on an adolescent-age patient. The now 19-year-old is doing well and reflecting on how she made the big decision to start her weight loss journey when she was just 17.
Honoring lives lost to suicide
September 09, 2024
On Monday, Denver Health hosted a special program at Belonging Park in an effort to spread the message about suicide awareness. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month – a time to raise awareness about suicide and suicidal ideation, remember the lives lost to suicide and acknowledge the individuals, families and communities that have been impacted.
