Make an Appointment: Select an Option Note: Telehealth phone visits are now available for most appointments 303-436-4949 Telehealth Options Make an Appointment: Select an Option Note: Telehealth phone visits are now available for most appointments 303-436-4949 Telehealth Options About Dental Care at Denver Health Denver Health believes that good oral health is important at any age—…
Recognized by the American Academy of Pediatrics, Connections for Kids Clinic is a medical home for children and youth in kinship and foster care and is staffed by multidisciplinary professionals with expertise and experience caring for the unique health care issues facing these children and youth. Colorado State laws require that children in foster care must have a routine physical exam…
Primary Care Locations in Denver, Colorado Make an appointment at the Denver Health community health center location most convenient for you. Visit the individual center website for hours. Find information on blood draw and laboratory locations and hours. Primary Care Center 660 N. Bannock St., Pavilion L, 7th Floor Denver, CO 80204 More Info Wellington Webb Center for Primary Care 301 6th…
Duane Mata, D.D.S Director of Dentistry Community Health Services Dr. Duane Mata immigrated to Colorado in the early 70’s from the Philippines. He ran private dental practices in Northern CO and the Denver Metro Area for over 16 years. Currently, as the Director of Dental Community Health Services at Denver Health he oversees 7 Community Health Center Dental Clinics, 4 School Based Dental Clinics…
Denver Health offers dental and oral care to nearly 3,000 patients each year on its main campus and at five community health centers. More complex cases are performed at Denver Health’s 16-operatory dental clinic while pediatric cases are typically seen at the family health centers. We provide the following services: ProstheticsPediatric dentistryRestorative…
It's never too early or too late to start a career as a Dental Assistant! About the Program Program Highlights Students in this program will benefit from the following: 6-month program of training and education.Full time. Upon completion of this program, students are expected to pass the Denver Health Dental Assistant Final Exam to become a Dental Assistant.960 hours of education to…
Internship Length and Number of Positions This is a 12-month program commencing on or about July 1 of each year. Up to three new positions will be offered each year. Application The Denver Health Pediatric Dentistry Intern Application is used and can be obtained by contacting the Dental Residency Program Coordinator, Amber Pribyl, at Amber.Pribyl@dhha.org. Applications must be received by the…
Program Faculty Jeffrey Kahl,* DDS - Chair Kahl earned his DDS at the University of Colorado after completing his undergraduate degree at Colorado State. He served in the U.S. Navy before completing a pediatric dentistry residency at Children’s Hospital Colorado, where he later taught for 12 years. He is a past president of the Colorado Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, a fellow of the American…
School-Based Dental Services Denver Public School students are eligible to receive free preventative oral health services. These services are provided at three of our regional school-based health centers, including Place Bridge Academy, Evie Dennis Campus, Florence Crittenton or Manual Campus; Complete a SBHC Consent Form
Program Length and Number of Positions This is a 24-month program commencing on or about July 1 of each year. Four new positions will be offered each year. Application The PASS Application is used. Applications must be received by the Program Director by September 15 to be considered for acceptance on July 1 of the following year. Four residents are selected each year through the MATCH Program.…
Common to all three Denver Health Primary Care resident sites: Caring for patients in a Federally Qualified Health Center with level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home distinction. We are able to provide access to the highest quality health care, whether for prevention, or acute and chronic diseases. Variety in patient populations, including age, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. There…
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There are 19 School-based Health Centers located in Denver Public Schools around the city. If there is not a location at your child's school, you may use the one located closest to you. Abraham Lincoln Campus 2285 S. Federal Blvd. Denver, CO 80219 Clinic: 720-423-5020 Services: Medical, Mental Health, Health Education, Community Health Care Advisors ** Medical and Dental location open on…
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Our curriculum objectives for the Dental Assisting Program gives our trainees firsthand experience practicing essential skills in a controlled environment that they will need in either private or clinical practices. The Curriculum Includes Introduction to Dental Assisting and Dental Terminology.AHA (American Heart Association) Basic Life Support CPR training and certification.OSHA and HIPAA…
Admission Criteria Completion of program application:Send an email to DL_DentalAssistantProgram@dhha.org.Please include a one-page essay stating why you want to be a dental assistantCopy of high school diploma, GED, or equivalentMust be at least 18 years of ageSuccessful completion of DH affiliate criminal background check and drug screenCompliance with DH immunization requirementsCandidates are…
Selecting the right location starts with knowing your options. When you work with Denver Health, we're here to help you feel confident in making better decisions. From primary care to emergency services, we offer a wide variety of care for you and your family. Contact our Appointment Center at 303-436-4949 to book an appointment with a specific clinic or service directly, call the Denver…
With a network of community health centers and school-based health centers located throughout Denver, Denver Health has convenient primary care options for everyone. Each medical center provides family care services for men, women and children of all ages, as well as pharmacy services. Learn more about Denver Health's community health centers in this short video and watch the Spanish…
Our Denver Community Health Services (DCHS) department is on the front lines of primary care with school-based health centers and four Lowry Community Health Center. We offer a one-year residency in General Practice Dentistry that includes training in pediatric dentistry, endontics, periodontics, oral surgery and restorative dentistry. Denver Health also offers a four-year program in oral and…
RealDirectionEMS is an educational resource for pediatric emergency providers who take field calls from EMS providers. This site contains audio from actual calls between physicians and EMS that have been de-identified to protect patient and staff identities. In addition to the audio, each call has teaching points and commentary to learn from. The concept is simple, but powerful. Create a…
The PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency Program conducted by Denver Health in Denver, Colorado is accredited by ASHP. Purpose The purpose of the PGY-2 pharmacy residency program is to build on Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and PGY-1 pharmacy residency programs to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists in specialized areas of practice. PGY-2 residencies provide…
Rebecca Hanratty, MD Chief Ambulatory Care Officer and CEO, Denver Community Health Services Dr. Hanratty is the Chief Ambulatory Care Officer and CEO, Denver Community Health Services and is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She is a practicing physician at the Eastside Family Health Center. Dr. Hanratty received her undergraduate degree from…
Adult Urgent Care Center Denver Health's Adult Urgent Care Center, known for its friendly staff and outstanding patient experience, is now located in the Outpatient Medical Center's first floor, north wing (Pavilion L). Patients at the new location will find the same top-quality care and services they have come to expect from all of Denver Health's urgent care locations with 17…
Federico F. Peña Southwest clinic is a full-service health center that helps meet the medical needs of families and individual patients in the community. The center is certified as a Patient-Centered Medical Home, which means our team makes sure patients are actively guided through their care. Our Southwest clinic has a team of providers and staff, some of whom speak Vietnamese and Spanish, to…
Pediatric Care Locations in Denver, Colorado Pediatric Emergency Department and Urgent Care Center 777 Bannock St., 1st Floor, Pavilion A Denver, CO 80204 24 hours a day Phone: 303-602-3300 More Info Primary Care Center 660 N. Bannock St., Pavilion L, 7th Floor Denver, CO 80204 More Info Wellington Webb Center for Primary Care 301 6th Avenue Denver, CO 80204 Appointments: 303-436-4949 Pharmacy…
The Webb Center for Primary Care, located on Denver Health’s main campus, is a large outpatient facility that houses primary care clinics for adults and children, as well as a pediatric dental clinic, pharmacy, outpatient behavioral health services and health information management. The center is certified as a Patient-Centered Medical Home, which means patients take an active role in their…
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This short video gives an overview of Denver Health's one-year Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship and a peek at a day in the life of an orthopedic trauma fellow at Denver. Preparing the Future Generation of Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeons Denver Health is a 555 bed, level 1 trauma center located in downtown Denver. Denver Health was founded in 1860 and is home to the Rocky Mountain Regional Level…
Construction is underway and will impact building access and parking. Please excuse any detours, increased construction volume or small vibrations during appointments as we work to build our community a new state-of-the-art medical home. Please review the following dates and entry/parking map to ensure minimal disruption to your scheduled appointments. Starting July 6: One lane of 11th Ave. is…
Denver Health's school based health clinics (SBHC) offer a helping hand to Denver Public School (DPS) students and their families with no cost, convenient health care. Denver Health operates 17 school based health centers located on DPS campuses throughout the city where students can receive health care at no cost to them or their families. Health care services provided by the SBHC are…
Increasing Children's HPV, Other Vaccination Rates Through Unique Collaboration at the Dental Office
Denver Health and the Public Health Institute at Denver Health are working to increase children's vaccination rates in a unique way. Traditionally, vaccines are given during a primary care visit - but now our primary care providers are collaborating with Denver Health pediatric dentists to give out vaccines against human papillomavirus, meningitis, tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis.…
Our Denver Health Employees, Facilities and Technology have received numerous accolades, honors and awards. Denver Health Earns Primary Stroke Center Certification Denver Health is proud to announce that it has received certification from DNV as a Primary Stroke Center, affirming the hospital’s readiness to handle a full range of stroke-related medical problems. Denver Health Ranked No. 1 in…
The Mobile Opioid Medication Assisted Treatment or "MOMAT" unit will provide patients the opportunity to receive their Methadone treatment at a Denver Health Community Clinic. MOMAT will provide Methadone dosing locations to complement our primary location at Outpatient Behavioral Health Services (Pavilion K) on the main Denver Health campus. The mobile unit may be more convenient for…
Expert Care for Every Child Denver Health provides comprehensive pediatric specialty care through a collaborative team of experts spanning more than 20 specialties. From routine consultations to complex medical conditions, surgery and trauma care, we deliver coordinated, family-centered care close to home. Why Choose Denver Health? Access to care across Denver through a large network of…
The Denver Health Sliding Fee Discount Program (DHSFDP) assists patients in paying for health services provided by Denver Health providers. Eligibility is determined by family size and income. We can also see if you qualify for Medicaid or Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), which will lower your costs even more. Please note, DHSFDP is not health insurance. Medical Care DHSFDP is a discount program…
Welcome to the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Department at Denver Health. Our team of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery surgeons are all board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, specializing in reconstructive surgery of the face, facial trauma surgery, oral cavity surgery, and surgery of the head, neck and jaw. Denver Health is one of the world's leading…
Denver Health offers a four-year, fully accredited Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) residency training program. We accept two residents per year. Our Mission Denver Health is Colorado’s primary safety-net hospital and a mission-driven institution, grounded in the values of respect, belonging, accountability, and transparency. In alignment with Denver Health’s mission, the goal of the OMFS…
Correctional Care Medical Facility at Denver Health The Correctional Care Medical Facility at Denver Health offers high quality, cost-effective inpatient and outpatient care to patients from all contracted correctional jurisdictions. Interdisciplinary collaboration and leading edge managed care are the hallmarks of this cost-effective system. Denver Health provides care for correctional care…
Denver Health opened a new dental clinic at Florence Crittenton High School, one of its 18 School-based Health Centers. Florence Crittenton is an alternative high school serving pregnant and parent teens which was already offering pediatric and gynecological care to students and their children. Dental care is a new service for this location. The clinic and its new dental services makes…
Comprehensive Pediatric Services for Children in Denver Denver Health provides complete pediatric care for children throughout Denver, Colorado, from birth through the teenage years. Our pediatricians and specialists work together across primary care, urgent care, the emergency department and the hospital, so families always have a trusted partner nearby. As an academic affiliate of the…
Sara Hinds Anderson, MS, DDS, MD Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr. Anderson is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon (OMFS) with a scope of practice including dentoalveolar, trauma and orthognathic surgery. She is board certified and a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Anderson completed her OMFS residency at the University of Michigan. She studied…
Fax numbers Adult Fax: 303-436-4610 EIS clinic Fax: 303-436-4779 Lab Fax: 303-602-6460 Ob/GYN (women's care) Fax: 303-436-4135 Peds/Teen clinic Fax: 303-436-4665 Pharmacy Fax: 303-436-4099 Eastside clinic is one of Denver Health's largest health centers, providing comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages as well as OB/GYN services and…
Lowry clinic is a full-service health center located in the old Lowry Air Force Base neighborhood, conveniently located near RTD Bus Routes 6 and 10, also serving the adjacent Denver neighborhoods of Montclair and East Colfax. Our care team, which was first established in 1996, includes family care specialists, resident doctors, pediatricians, a dentist, a Russian-speaking internist,…
Overview The Denver Health APP Post-graduate Fellowship in Behavioral Health will provide an intense, well-rounded, 12 months of clinical and didactic training to facilitate a successful career as a behavioral health physician assistant or nurse practitioner. Fellows will engage in core training in behavioral health to achieve the fellowship’s mission to develop APPs with expertise in the…
Denver Health is hiring registered nurses, LPNs, nurse managers and nurse practitioners across more than 20 specialties in Denver, Colorado. As Colorado's primary safety-net health system and home to the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center, Denver Health offers nursing careers in critical care, acute care, women's and children's health, and emergency services, with competitive…
Training Future Leaders in OB-GYN Hospitalist Medicine Denver Health is a large safety-net hospital for the city of Denver performing over 4,200 deliveries in the past year. Denver Health is a main teaching affiliate of the University of Colorado School of Medicine and has residents and students rotating throughout the institution. The department of OB-GYN has 13 University of Colorado residents…
We love our community! Connecting to those who live, work and play in the Denver metro area and beyond is part of our mission at Denver Health Orthopedics. We take pride in attending events where we can meet people, talk about what we do and help people get on the path to healing, feeling good and getting back to doing what they love. If you would like us to come to your event, please email…
Take a Tour of The Mobile Health Centers. (Haga un recorrido por los centros de salud móviles) Our Mobile Health Centers provide access to high-quality health care by bringing the care right to your neighborhood. The Mobile Health concept at Denver Health started with one vehicle in 2002, providing breast and cervical cancer screenings across Denver. Through a generous grant from…
Denver Health is an highly integrated health care system with one of the busiest hospitals in the Rocky Mountain Region and a large network of community health centers and school-based clinics. More than 26,000 patients are admitted to the hospital each year and the system serves 191,000 individual patients each year. Denver Health’s remarkable achievements in patient care quality, despite the…
Montbello clinic provides first rate comprehensive services for the entire family. We pride ourselves on providing the right care, at the right time and keeping our patients of the center of everything we do. The center is certified as a Patient-Centered Medical Home, which means our team makes sure patients are actively guided through their care. Montbello Location Services Primary…
Sam Sandos Westside Family Health Center Redevelopment Learn about the new facility and what's coming for the Westside community. View Redevelopment Westside clinic provides comprehensive, supportive care for the whole family and is conveniently located near public transportation. The center is certified as a Patient-Centered Medical Home, which means our team makes sure patients are…
Program Start Date: October 2026 Program End Date: October 2027 We will accept applications for the 2026-2027 cohort starting March 1, 2026, and ending March 31, 2026. Please apply early to the program, we fill interview spots on a rolling basis. Information Session, Current Resident Q & A We hosted a Q&A with the program director and current fellows on March 3, 2026. View a recording…
June 5, 2024 DENVER — After an extensive stakeholder input process that included leaders from more than 100 business and nonprofit, government and community organizations and began in fall 2023, today Denver Health CEO Donna Lynne appeared before the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee of the Denver City Council to ask city leaders to advance a ballot initiative to…
Due to the winter storm, Denver Health is adjusting hours for clinics and services to ensure the safety of our patients and staff. The following Denver Health clinics and services have been impacted with delays or closures. Please see the details below. The Mobile Health Center COVID-19 vaccinations appointments scheduled for All Saints Church, are canceled and will be rescheduled to Monday,…
From tooth removal to facial reconstruction, at Denver Health, the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) team sees thousands of patients for consultation and treatment of issues related to the face, head and neck. From more common procedures, like wisdom teeth removal and tooth replacement, to very complex procedures, like facial reconstruction following a serious accident, you can expect the…
The Story of the Health Warriors Who Made Denver Health What It Is Today This is the latest in a series of articles reflecting on and celebrating the rich history of 160 years of Denver Health. Back in the early 1960's, Dr. Samuel Johnson was keenly aware of patients as he walked through the lobby of what was then known as Denver General Hospital (Denver Health today). For many, the journey…
How to Apply We only accept applications through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application System). We ask all applicants to address why they are applying to our residency program with a focus in community medicine within their personal statement. Please review the rest of this page for additional information about required application materials. Please contact us at dchsfmr@dhha.org for any…
September 26, 2023 Denver - Denver Health has named Jacob Nacht, MD, as its new EMS/Paramedic Division Medical Director and Associate Director of Service for Emergency Medical Services within the Department of Emergency Medicine. Nacht has spent nearly the last decade at Denver Health as he started his residency at the health system in May of 2014. An EMS fellowship followed from July 2018-July…
A new collaboration between dental practices and pediatrics at Denver Health is showing promise at improving rates of immunization against the human papillomavirus (HPV). Research published today in Pediatrics highlights the groundbreaking work of Jessica Jack, MD, and Scott Hamilton, DDS and the emerging field of Medical-Dental Integration (MDI). Their study, “Improving Human Papillomavirus…
Schools will benefit from further crisis response and stabilization resources, more coordinated care, and three additional STEP therapists Oct. 19, 2023 DENVER – Denver Health CEO Donna Lynne, joined by Caring for Denver Foundation executive director Lorez Meinhold, Denver Public Schools (DPS) superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero, Denver Health's director of service for general…
October's Annual Crucial Catch Initiative Promotes Cancer Prevention and Addresses Screening Barriers in NFL Markets Across the Country October 1, 2023 Denver – Denver Health recently received American Cancer Society and National Football League CHANGE grant funding to increase access to colorectal cancer screening. Since 2009, the National Football League (NFL) and the…
We love our community! Part of our mission at Denver Health Breast Imaging is going out to educate people on the importance of taking care of their health, including through regular screening mammograms. We take pride in attending events where we can meet people, talk about what we do and how we can help make our community healthier. The goal is to make learning about your health fun, and we…
Every March 13, Tyler Oatts heads into the woods. He might hike through Wyoming’s Bighorn National Forest, search for elk sheds or simply spend the day outside. He’s made it a point to do something he loves on the day he nearly lost everything. It is the day Oatts nearly died and the day Denver Health trauma surgeon Ernest E. Moore, MD, gave him the rest of his life. Oatts, 34, was 18 when he was…
"The pain felt like my ribs were closing," said Juan, 11, recalling the first time he started playing league soccer. A pain overcame him in his chest area. Juan's school nurse called his mom and told him he needed to go to the doctor right away. Julie Penaloza, Juan's mother, knew she had to act quickly and get him medical attention soon. The school nurse told her about Denver…
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Denver Health is grateful that city leaders supported the health care system’s request to include investment for rebuilding the Sam Sandos Westside Family Health Center in the Vibrant Denver bond package. The plan, shaped by the community, asks voters to support $20 million to upgrade health services at the nearly 60-year-old clinic. The Sam Sandos Westside Family Health Center is one of the…
Denver Health broke ground today on the new 82,500-square-foot Sam Sandos Westside Family Health Center, marking a historic investment in health care access for West Denver. Partially funded through the Denver VIBRANT Bond, a voter-approved initiative to strengthen equitable infrastructure and essential community services, the project represents Denver Health’s ongoing commitment to expanding…
Denver Health is proud to announce a new name, added location and expansion of services for all of its "Our school is the last comprehensive high school in Denver to open a school-based clinic, and we are excited about this partnership," said Kristin Waters, George Washington High School principal. Denver Health Pediatrics at Denver Public Schools brings comprehensive care into…
Lisa had spent more of the last six months in hospital beds for her chronic heart disease than she had on the streets she returned to after discharge. Hustling to keep herself out of withdrawal, find food, and locate a safe place to stay, she had little time to manage her chronic medications, which were often lost or stolen. Lisa enrolled in Denver Health's opioid treatment program (OTP) in…
Outpatient Medical Center at the end of September, 2018. You can't see much right now, but construction on Denver Health's new summer of 2018. Crews will be digging around the new site through October 2019, when you will start to see steel pillars go up. The OMC, by the numbers…
Update: Denver Health is encouraging patients and team members to use our partnership with the free online resource DenverHealth.findhelp.com by distributing new Spanish fliers explaining how patients and staff can find free or reduced cost food, housing, jobs, transportation and more. These are just some of the things that make up the social determinants of health. By connecting our community…
Denver Health Pediatrics at Denver Public Schools is pleased to welcome students seeking health care at its 19th school-based health center. George Washington High School's new school-based health center is now open, providing comprehensive physical and behavioral health care services and education to students at no cost to them or their families. It has been seeing students for nearly two…
Denver Health's 17 back-to-school immunizations taken care of. We also offer routine physicals, dental care and behavioral health services. The the schedule in English or
Today, Denver Health officially broke ground on the new Denver Health CEO, denverhealth.org/OMC. Watch a video showing the need for the new Outpatient Medical Center featuring patients and providers.
Denver Health's telehealth care over the phone for students, including those who are continuing to do remote learning. Whether you are staying remote or coming back to school, we are here for you. Give us a call at 303-602-8958 to schedule an appointment.
Patients at the oldest-standing neighborhood health center in the country have a fresh space to get their care. Renovations were recently completed at Denver Health's The newly renovated lobby at Denver Health's Bernard F. Gipson Sr. Eastside Family Health Center. Modern exam and procedure rooms Electric chairs that can be lowered and…
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 - Oct. 15, Denver Health is recognizing some of the members of Denver's Hispanic community who are currently working with us to make a big impact on our Hispanic patients and the community at large. Embracing Denver's diversity and commitment to provide the highest quality care to every patient who walks through Denver Health's doors…
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. Sleep, sleep, sleep Sleep…
