No Afghan Refugee Left Behind at Denver Health (Updated)
June 01, 2022
Update: On May 21, 2022, the team at Denver Health's Afghan Refugee Overflow Clinic at the Federico F. Peña Family Health Center saw its final patient, after caring for more than 650 patients over the past seven months! Refugee patients from Afghanistan and all countries can still continue to get care at the Lowry Family Health Center, where our team has cared for more than 400 patients and counting. Learn more about the overflow clinic's work in the original article and video below.
Construction Alert for Outpatient Medical Center
May 26, 2022
Article Updated Below: This work has been moved to begin on June 4th due to the Memorial Day holiday, with some quick prep work taking place on Friday, May 27th, which should not have a major impact on patients or employees.
National Adolescent Health Month
May 17, 2022
May is National Adolescent Health Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health is a large part of adolescent health, so let's talk about it.
May is Stroke Awareness Month
May 13, 2022
Stroke is a leading cause of disability and is the number five cause of death in the United States. It is dangerous and deadly; however, you can control and treat many of the risk factors. If you, or a loved one, is having a stroke, time is critical! Immediate medical attention and treatment may decrease the long-term effects of a stroke and may prevent death.
Recognizing the warning signs can make the difference between recovery, disability or death. A simple way to remember the stroke warning signs is F.A.S.T.:
When Marijuana Use Requires a Trip to Urgent Care
May 13, 2022
Excessive Marijuana Use and When to Seek Care
Colorado legalized marijuana for medical use and recreational use in the early 2000’s. Since the legalization of marijuana, Colorado’s cannabis sales have been strong, with the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice reporting $387 million total revenue from taxes, licenses and fees related to 2,700 licensed marijuana business in 2020.
Introducing Denver Health's First Ever Chief Impact Officer
May 12, 2022
Denver Health is pleased to announce that Lorena Marquez Zimmer will be joining our leadership team as our first ever Chief Impact Officer.
Denver Health Nationally Recognized with an "A" for Safety
May 10, 2022
National Bike Safety Month
May 09, 2022
Cycling is one of Colorado’s most popular pastimes and a popular form of transportation, especially in the Denver metro area. May is National Bike Safety Month, and with the warmer weather returning, we may likely see a lot more people riding to work or school, hitting up the trails, and cycling with the whole family. So awareness is key.
What it Means to be a Nurse at Denver Health
May 04, 2022
Honoring Our Current (and Future) Nurses for Nurses Week 2022
May 6-13, 2022, is National Nurses Week, a time to recognize, honor and celebrate the strength of our incredible nurses and the impact they make every day on our patients. To be a nurse is to answer a calling to care for the sickest of the sick and it has been especially challenging during the past few years of the COVID pandemic.