New Outpatient Medical Center By The Numbers
November 27, 2018
Gratitude is Good for Your Health
November 20, 2018
It's something some of us only think about on Thanksgiving, but numerous studies have shown that being thankful and showing gratitude on a daily basis is not only good for your mental well-being, but also your overall health and physical well-being.
What is a Nurse Practitioner
November 16, 2018
M. Juliana Hopman, FNP is a Nurse Practitioner at Denver Health. She has worked at Denver Health for 13 years. When she first started her career, she worked mainly in the Trauma department. Now, she personally oversees the recently accredited bariatric surgery program. We recently sat down with her to talk about what a nurse practitioner does and how she helps patients at Denver Health.
What do you do as a nurse practitioner?
What do you do as a nurse practitioner?
Life Saved at Denver Health after Skiing Accident
November 15, 2018
On February 11, 2018, Michael Rothschild was skiing at Beaver Creek. It was his last run of the day, and he admitted he was a bit tired. The 66-year-old fell, as many skiers do on their last runs, which Rothschild initially described as “a normal fall.” But he soon learned that this fall was very out of the ordinary. To this day, he still has no idea why it led to a complex pelvic fracture.
Painted Rocks Left in Random Places Around Denver Health
November 13, 2018
If you happen to look up at the right time or right place while at Denver Health, you might find a solid piece of comfort. Beautifully painted rocks are being left for people walking to and from doctors appointments. The person who leaves them there is a woman who walks that very same path.
For more than four years, Denver Health patient Margie Garcia has been battling a rare, autoimmune disease called cryoglobulinemia. The disease can attack her own organs, including her brain.
Army Mental Health Specialists Train to Treat Soldiers at Denver Health
November 12, 2018
Denver Health is collaborating with the U.S. Army to train the next generation of Army Mental Health Specialists – mental health professionals who serve a variety of roles, treating their fellow soldiers for both inpatient and outpatient mental health.
Denver Health Paramedics Honored for Heroic Work at the First Paramedics Awards Luncheon
November 09, 2018
This week, the Denver Health Paramedic Division celebrated a year of hard work with a three-course meal at the Four Seasons Hotel Denver, complete with a master of ceremonies, several inspirational speeches from leaders, an awards ceremony and a live auction.
Denver Health Receives an A for Patient Safety
November 08, 2018
Denver Health is the proud recipient of an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group in its Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes Denver Health’s efforts to meet the highest safety standards in the United States. The safety grade assigns an A, B, C, D or F to hospitals across the country based on their performance in preventing medical errors, infections and other harms to patients in their care.
Top 5 Flu Shot Myths and Facts
November 06, 2018
2025-26 Flu Shot Update
September 22, 2025, Update: For the 2025-2026 flu season, flu shots are now available. Low- and no-cost immunizations are available for children who are uninsured, under-insured or have Medicaid.
Denver Health Debunks Common Misconceptions About Getting the Flu Shot
We are in the height of flu season and the best way to prevent the flu is to get your flu shot. We asked our care teams todebunk the top five flu shot myths.
Maternal Mortality Rates Rising in Colorado
November 02, 2018
Denver Health Treating More New Moms for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Issues
Denver Health Associate Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Chief of Obstetrics Kent Heyborne, M.D. talked to
