Miracle After Skiing Accident
July 25, 2018
By: Brooke Sebold
Hello. My name is Brooke Sebold and I’m a former patient of Dr. Ernest E. 'Gene' Moore.
Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
July 18, 2018
It is important for everyone to take care of their mental health, but for diverse communities, there is a harsher reality when it comes to seeking treatment. Denver Health is working to change that by providing easier access and an inviting place to access behavioral health care.
Experience and Expertise at Pediatric Emergency Department and Urgent Care
July 12, 2018
Denver Health's Pediatric Emergency Department and Urgent Care Center (PEDUCC) sees more than 30,000 injured or sick children a year. Parents count on Denver Health's experts to take care of their little ones at the most crucial time, because they have the experience to make sure children get the best care possible.
Dedication of the Ernest E Moore Shock Trauma Center at Denver Health
July 10, 2018
Denver Health is thrilled and honored to announce the renaming and dedication of its Trauma Center as the Ernest E. Moore Shock Trauma Center at Denver Health, after Denver Health Director of Surgical Research Dr. Ernest E. 'Gene' Moore. The dedication came at a special ceremony on July 10. During his more than four decades of continued service at Denver Health, Dr. Moore has achieved international recognition as a "godfather" in the field of trauma.
From Two Percent Chance of Survival to Thriving Mother
July 10, 2018
By: Denver Health
Just after turning 17, Jourdan Block was involved in a severe car crash on New Year’s Eve, 2001, when the vehicle she was riding in crashed into a tree in Denver. Block went to school with Dr. Ernest E. “Gene” Moore’s sons, who heard about the crash involving her and other classmates and immediately called their dad to come down from the mountains to treat her. Her injuries included a shattered pelvis and a burst bladder; both were, at the time, considered to be some of the worst injuries of their types in the country.
Denver Police Sergeant Bonds With Denver Health Surgeon
July 10, 2018
By Denver Health
Shot in the Heart and Survived
July 03, 2018
By: Ron Samson
Health Alert About Poor Air Quality From Wildfires
June 29, 2018
Several wildfires burning in Colorado this summer have pushed smoke into the Denver metro area, causing poor visibility and the strong smell of smoke in the air, miles away from where it is burning.
Denver Health Blood Bank Needs Your Donation
June 28, 2018
It's just a few days before Independence Day and that means it's the height of the summer vacation season. Summer vacations also mean blood donations are down across the country, including at Denver Health.
Firework Safety Tips
June 26, 2018
Fireworks during the 4th of July are part of the American tradition. Unfortunately, thousands of people (mostly children and teens) are injured while using consumer fireworks.
In 2017, Denver Health Paramedics responded to 344 calls on the 4th of July, according to Lt. Julia Arellano. The typical calls are for alcohol intoxication, unconsciousness, falls and traffic accidents, but fireworks injuries are top of mind.
Nationwide, more than 11,000 people are injured by consumer fireworks and 25 percent of those injuries come from sparklers.
