If you're considering getting bariatric surgery (also known as weight-loss surgery), we hope you've already talked to your primary care physician and done some research about how the different procedures are done (roux-en-y gastric bypass vs sleeve gastrectomy), weighed the

While understanding and managing your own personal risk for breast cancer can be overwhelming, it's crucial for prevention and early detection. Studies highlight the importance of early detection in improving breast cancer treatment outcomes. This is why at Denver Health, we have chosen to focus our comprehensive breast care program on including a thorough risk assessment of each patient.
 

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We can all help prevent suicide. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time when communities can come together and share their stories and resources to help spread awareness about suicide in the hope of preventing another individual from taking their life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide was responsible for 49,476 deaths in 2022, which is about one death every 11 minutes. The number of people who think about or attempt suicide is even higher.

With summer officially in full swing, Colorado is heading into its hottest months of the year. According to the Colorado Department of transportation, Denver experienced 100 days in 2023 where temperatures were over 80 degrees. While it is important to remember the vehicular heat stroke can occur in temperatures as low as 57 degrees, the high volume of hot days in Denver greatly increases the risk of hot car deaths, especially among children. In 2023, there were 29 U.S. children who died due to vehicular heat stroke and since 1998, 973 children have died in hot cars.

Fireworks are a Fourth of July tradition for many families, but it’s important to remember that fireworks are illegal in the City and County of Denver and that any improperly handled fireworks can lead to serious trouble. So, leave the fireworks to the professionals.

June is Men's Health Month and while we talk a lot about the need for women to get regular screenings for breast cancer, men can be at risk for getting breast cancer, too.

The Denver Paramedics are a model of hospital-based Emergency Medical Services (EMS) at Denver Health, an internationally recognized Level I Trauma Center with a reputation for high volumes and medical excellence.