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.
Sports Injuries & Concussions
June 26, 2018
Concussions in sports, whether mild or serious, must all be taken seriously. Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a blow or jolt to the head or to the body, causing the brain to shake within the skull. The impact does not have to be directly to the skull; it can be to the upper body or part of the head. Concussions can affect the way the brain normally works. These changes can happen over hours or days, which explains why often the player might not seem so bad immediately after getting hit.
Denver Health Honored for Improving Quality of Care and Reducing Patient Harm
June 21, 2018
America's Essential Hospitals, a national trade association, has recognized Denver Health for efforts to reduce preventable harm to patients through a program called Target Zero. The program has reduced harmful patient events by more than 20 percent since it officially started in 2014.
Worth Making the Long Drive to Denver Health
June 20, 2018
By: Denver Health
Katy Grosbeck started coming to Denver Health's dermatology department for treatment of severe cystic acne while living in Denver in 2015. She now lives in Parker but said she chooses to continue making the long drive north because of the great care she receives at Denver Health.
Denver Health Adds New Pilot Adult Down Syndrome Clinic
June 19, 2018
Denver Health is excited to partner with the Global Down Syndrome Foundation to open a new pilot clinic to provide quality medical and behavioral health care to adults with Down Syndrome.
Denver Health Outpatient Medical Center construction to begin
June 12, 2018
Demolition begins June 13 on 660 Bannock St. building
Denver Health is embarking on a new journey to expand its services for patients by building a 293,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art facility – housing 20 specialty clinics, procedural areas, day surgery and ancillary services including pharmacy and radiology – all in one convenient location.
Have a Seat at the Denver Health Paramedic Division Table
June 11, 2018
Potbelly Sandwich Shop installed a new high top table at its restaurant on the Denver Health campus, at 601 Broadway, Denver, Colorado, 80203.
