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.
Off-Duty Paramedic Saves Baby
September 23, 2019
Anyone who works in the medical profession knows you are never really "off duty," even when you are not working. Denver Health paramedic James Boyer demonstrated that during a recent trip to the Denver Zoo.
Denver Health Medical Plan Premiums Expected to Decrease Next Year
September 19, 2019
In just a few weeks, a significant decrease in rates for individual and small group insurance premiums will be outlined for 2020. The Colorado Division of Insurance announced those premium reductions would be coming earlier this summer.
Denver Health and Chanda Center For Health Partner to Help Patients With Physical Disabilities
September 17, 2019
A new primary care clinic partnership with the Chanda Center for Health is allowing Denver Health to serve adults with lifelong disabilities better than ever before.
Signs of Suicide and Suicide Prevention
September 10, 2019
Suicide Awareness Month and World Suicide Prevention Day
September is Suicide Awareness Month and today is World Suicide Prevention Day.
How Do Broken Bones Heal?
September 05, 2019
With summer now winding down – we can reflect on the memories of having fun: water slides at Elitch Gardens, basketball and kickball in the park, riding bikes and scooters around town and skateboarding. Every once in a while during those activities, you may twist an ankle or fall on an arm, which leads to a broken bone. As a doctor in Denver Health's Adult Urgent Care Center, I treat broken bones every day, year round – not just during the summer time.
