Nonprofit Gives Ponchos to Cancer Patients
August 23, 2019
Patients at Denver Health's Cancer Care Services blood infusion center received gifts of warmth and comfort Wednesday during their chemotherapy treatments.
Breast Cancer Survivor Gives Free Haircuts to Cancer Patients
August 23, 2019
Denver Health knows that a cancer diagnosis can turn a person’s world upside down. But with the unmatched support of our Cancer Care Services and the care from our experienced physicians and staff, patients at Denver Health are overcoming the disease and learning to cope.
Back to School: Tips on How to Improve Kids Health
August 19, 2019
After a long summer of lazy days and not-so-strict bedtimes, no homework and not having to pack lunches, going back to school can be a stressful time for both families and their students! Staying healthy is a major factor in a student's success at school, so here is a short checklist of what every family should talk about now that school is back in session.
Using Mindfulness for Relaxation
August 15, 2019
“Relax!” “Calm down!” “Chill out!”
When you are stressed out, and you hear these words from co-workers, friends or family, have you ever noticed that they often do not have the intended effect? Your emotional experiences may stick around – whether they are anxiety, stress or irritability. You may even notice the opposite response when you attempt to “force” relaxation – you may become more tense, nervous or internally unsettled. While our intuition may tell us we need to do something to calm down, to suppress or avoid that internal experience – perhaps there is a better option.
Denver Health's Commitment to Learn and Improve
August 15, 2019
Using Data to Improve Your Health Care
Denver Health has evolved over more than 160 years from a city hospital into a comprehensive health system serving more than 25 percent of Denver’s population annually.
Why Should I Walk With a Doc?
August 09, 2019
Some Denver Health patients are not seeing their doctors in a traditional way. In addition to making their regular appointments, they are also choosing to see their doctors on the weekends, outside of a typical clinical setting. They meet them in the park for Walk With a Doc.
Become a Poison Prevention Educator
August 08, 2019
Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety is happy to announce the launch of a new, online poison prevention training program to people living in Colorado, Nevada, Montana and Hawaii. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion, and you can immediately start educating audiences of all ages on the basics of poison prevention. There is no cost or registration fees to take this course.
50 Denver Health Doctors on 5280's Top Doctors List
August 06, 2019
Denver Health is incredibly proud to congratulate 50 doctors who made this year’s annual “Top Doctors” issue of 5280 magazine.
For the last 26 years, 5280 has asked doctors in the Denver metro area, “who would you want treating you and your family?” The results: a list of doctors, specialty by specialty, who are recognized for their outstanding commitments to providing quality care.
Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mom and Baby
August 01, 2019
August is National Breastfeeding Month
Did you know that each August, the world celebrates World Breastfeeding Week from August 1-7, and that August is National Breastfeeding Month in the United States? All month long, attention is drawn to the importance of breastfeeding and the continued need to protect, promote and support breastfeeding.
Denver Health Paramedics is Hiring
August 01, 2019
Think you have what it takes to care for the sick and injured in Denver? Denver Health is always looking for new recruits to join its team of more than 200 Denver Health Paramedics.
