Denver Health Opens New School Based Health Center
October 08, 2019
Denver Health celebrated the opening of its 18th school-based health center (SBHC) at East High School today, Oct. 8, 2019.
Celebrating The "Hispanic Heroes of Denver Health"
October 07, 2019
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 - Oct. 15, Denver Health is recognizing some of the members of Denver's Hispanic community who are currently working with us to make a big impact on our Hispanic patients and the community at large.
Embracing Denver's diversity and commitment to provide the highest quality care to every patient who walks through Denver Health's doors is an important part of who we are. Read on to learn more about these "Hispanic Heroes of Denver Health."
Denver Health Marks Overdose Awareness Day
October 05, 2019
More than 100 staff, supporters and relatives of loved ones lost to addiction marched to Denver Health in August to raise awareness about drug overdose deaths, as originally reported in The Denver Post.
A visual memorial on the lawn outside the Rita Bass Trauma Institute represented the hundreds of lives lost to overdose last year in Colorado.
Denver Health Receives $1.5M in Video Telehealth Grants
October 04, 2019
The federal Health Resources and Services Administration has awarded Denver Health two grants totaling more than $1.5 million to fight opioid abuse. The grants will go to Chris Sheldon, Ph.D., and Jennifer Peraza, Psy.D.
New School-based Health Center Dental Clinic Opens
October 03, 2019
Denver Health opened a new dental clinic at Florence Crittenton High School, one of its 18 School-based Health Centers.
Florence Crittenton is an alternative high school serving pregnant and parent teens which was already offering pediatric and gynecological care to students and their children. Dental care is a new service for this location.
Florence Crittenton is an alternative high school serving pregnant and parent teens which was already offering pediatric and gynecological care to students and their children. Dental care is a new service for this location.
Treatment on Demand Program Helps Veronica Move into Recovery
October 02, 2019
In February, Denver Health launched a new Treatment On Demand opioid addiction program at Denver Health, as originally reported by Colorado Public Radio.
Study: Bariatric Surgery Can Prevent Heart Disease, Early Death
October 02, 2019
Weight-loss surgery, medically known as bariatric surgery, has been proven as an effective way to help patients find a new lease on life. It is recommended to those who weigh more than 100 pounds over their ideal body weight or those who are considered severely obese with a medical complication, such as Type 2 diabetes (aka adult onset diabetes).
Mom Keeping Up With Kids After Bariatric Surgery
September 26, 2019
Claudia Garcia is a completely new person. Not only does she look dramatically different than she did over a year ago, she feels much better too.
Garcia had a thyroid condition which caused her to struggle with her weight and overeat for 3-4 years.
"I used to be kind of a stress eater," she reflected. "I was always conscious about being overweight."
Garcia had a thyroid condition which caused her to struggle with her weight and overeat for 3-4 years.
"I used to be kind of a stress eater," she reflected. "I was always conscious about being overweight."
Malnutrition: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
September 25, 2019
Sept. 23-27 is Malnutrition Awareness Week. In 2018, Denver Health's registered dietitians identified over 524 hospitalized patients with malnutrition.
What is malnutrition?
The World Health Organization defines malnutrition as "deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients." In basic terms, the state of malnutrition is the lack of nutrients available for use in the body.
Former CEO Patricia Gabow Recognized with Prestigious Award
September 24, 2019
Patricia Gabow, M.D., professor emerita of the University of Colorado School of Medicine and former CEO of Denver Health, has been named the recipient of the Gustav O. Lienhard Award for Advancement of Health Care.
The award is presented annually by the National Academy of Medicine in honor of Gustav O. Lienhard, chairman of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Board of Trustees from 1971 to 1986.
The award is presented annually by the National Academy of Medicine in honor of Gustav O. Lienhard, chairman of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Board of Trustees from 1971 to 1986.
