From our staff to our leadership, we are proud of our tradition and our reputation at Denver Health. We have been caring for the people of Denver and the Rocky Mountain Region since we were established in 1860. Our leaders are committed to making sure our patients get the best quality care, safety and service with each visit. We are committed to providing the best care for every person – mind,…
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At Denver Health, our mission is to provide high-quality medical care for everyone. But we know that clinical care alone only accounts for 20 percent of a person’s health status. There are many other factors that impact a person’s overall wellbeing including their access to healthy food, housing, employment and education as well as the physical environment in which they live.
Volunteers at Denver Health make a lasting impact by offering comfort and companionship to our patients. While they don't participate in clinical activities, they provide essential support that enhances the patient experience across many hospital areas. Whether lending a listening ear or easing the stress of a hospital visit, our volunteers bring comfort to those who need it most.
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The Government and Community Relations Department advocates at the local, state and federal government levels on behalf of Denver Health. Their purpose is to help maintain and promote community-wide outreach programs. By identifying issues when they arrive, the department can respond quickly, accurately and appropriately. The overarching goal is to provide a consistent…
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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.
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At Denver Health we rely on vendors and suppliers to help us fulfill our mission to deliver consistent, exceptional care to all. To provide this level of service our staff depends on the best products and services that you, our partners, provide.
Our Denver Health Employees, Facilities and Technology have received numerous accolades, honors and awards.Denver Health Designated an Aetna Institute of QualityDenver Health is pleased to announce it has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality (IOQ) bariatric facility for treating people diagnosed with severe obesity.
Denver Health welcomes requests from the media for breaking news stories and expert commentary on a variety of medical and health topics. Contact a member of the Media Relations team by calling our 24-hour media line at 303-520-9591 or by emailing DenverHealthMedia@dhha.org.
Denver Health's eleven-member Board of Directors are appointed by the Mayor of Denver. Board members serve five-year terms and direct Denver Health's activities, which includes financial management; education and quality assurance; and, personnel and compensation.
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In recognition of the value of public input when considering policy decisions, the Board has developed the following procedures for receiving public comment at its meetings. Persons who wish to take part in the public comment period should become familiar with and follow these procedures.
Denver Health recognizes the role our health system has in one of the fastest growing public health crisis. We have seen how gun violence affects our patients, our staff and our community.
Our doctors, nurses, care teams and staff change lives for the better every day, but we can’t do it alone! Throughout the year, donations from our community make a huge impact on the people we serve. If you are interested in donating, thank you! We are honored by the compassionate individuals, groups and organizations who choose to support our patients by providing items or financial donations.
Ready to make a difference at Denver Health? Our dedicated volunteers provide comfort and companionship to patients, families, and visitors, and we thank you for your interest!Before applying, please make sure you meet the following criteria:
The Denver Health Pet Therapy program was started in 2010 with the mission of providing our patients, families, visitors and staff added comfort and companionship. Studies on pet therapy have shown visits with therapy animals can reduce stress, anxiety and pain, lower blood pressure, decrease the feelings of isolation and encourage communication. Our program currently offers visits with therapy…
Denver Health's top doctors were nominated and voted on by their peers throughout the Denver metro area.
May 30, 2023
DENVER – For more than 160 years, Denver Health has played a critical role as Denver’s core safety-net hospital, providing care regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. But recently, the health system has experienced unprecedented financial challenges, largely due to the dramatic increase in uninsured patients, uncompensated care and higher costs.
May 26, 2023
DENVER – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) recently awarded Denver Health more than $1.3 million to implement innovative approaches to improve maternal health outcomes and reduce disparities for patients at highest risk.
Thursday, March 28, 2024
DENVER — Denver Health is pleased to announce that 28 physicians have been named to the 2024 Castle Connolly Top Doctors list, joining only 7% of practicing physicians in the United States who receive this recognition.
April 13, 2023
DENVER – A prestigious national medical publication is recognizing the work of a Denver Health physician who strived to break barriers to provide high-risk COVID-19 patients among different races and ethnicities with improved access to health care and treatment during the pandemic. The research, authored by Lindsey E.
The American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) selected Denver Health’s Director of Radiology, David M. Naeger, MD, as the 2024 ARRS Distinguished Educator.
Lown Institute ranks Denver Health among best in the nation in social responsibility, equity, value and outcomes
Denver Health and the Denver Department of Public Safety Announce New Public Safety Medical Director
April 7, 2023
DENVER – Denver Health and Denver’s Department of Public Safety (DOS) have announced that Shea Gilliam, MD, is the new Public Safety Medical Director to lead the clinical performance of Public Safety’s emergency medical response services, including the Denver Fire Department emergency medical technicians and Denver 9-1-1.
Schools will benefit from further crisis response and stabilization resources, more coordinated care, and three additional STEP therapists
Oct. 19, 2023
Patients experiencing food insecurity to receive weekly food boxes tailored to their medical condition
Denver, CO, August 2, 2023 – Denver Health been awarded on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2023. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Denver - Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP announced Denver Health CEO Donna Lynne as a 2024 Colorado Titan 100. The Titan 100 program recognizes Colorado’s Top 100 CEOs & C-level executives. They are the area’s most accomplished business leaders in their industry using criteria that include demonstrating exceptional leadership, vision and passion.
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
DENVER, CO — Denver Health CEO Donna Lynne has been selected as an Axios Denver Power Player, recognizing her outstanding contributions to the Denver community.
Thursday, February 15, 2024
DENVER — Former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb joined Denver Health CEO Donna Lynne today for an event honoring him and his important role in ensuring the long-term success of Denver Health. Lynne unveiled a commemorative portrait of Webb displayed near the main entrance of the hospital where tens of thousands of people will see the portrait annually.
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One of only four hospitals in Colorado to Receive Platinum Status
February 1, 2024
DENVER — A first-of-its-kind partnership between Denver Health and Denver Public Schools aims to increase access to health care services through a mobile health clinic for DPS children and their families, including many newly arrived migrant families.
Offers patients ages 17 & under withdrawal management in a safe environment
Grateful patient shares story of survival as reason to help secure ambulances
January 10, 2024
DENVER – Denver Health CEO Donna Lynne and Chief Paramedic Gary Bryskiewicz were joined by Mayor Mike Johnston and Denver Health patient Jessica Barclay and her husband, Colin, today to showcase 10 new ambulances that will begin serving the Denver community this month.
Denver Health among best in the nation at serving its patients and community, according to health care think tank
June 25, 2024
October’s Annual Crucial Catch Initiative Promotes Cancer Prevention and Addresses Screening Barriers in NFL Markets Across the Country
October 1, 2023
May 10, 2024
DENVER — In recognition of its achievement and innovation in health care sustainability, Denver Health received the 2024 Partner for Change Award and Circle of Excellence Award for energy from Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to environmental sustainability in health care.
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DENVER— The Emergency Department at Denver Health is participating in a national study to evaluate if one of two commonly used sedative medications during intubation improves outcomes for severely ill adult patients.
March 28, 2023
DENVER –The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) has awarded Denver Health nearly $6.6 million in research funding to study how to improve care for children with ear infections.
January 1, 2024
DENVER — The labor and delivery team at Denver Health welcomed Juan Carlos Felix Nuñez (Carlos) into the world at 12:40 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2024, making him the first baby to be born at Denver Health in 2024. Adding to the warm welcome, Carlos’s family took home a special gift of 2,024 diapers thanks to Denver Health Foundation’s Newborns in Need program.
Denver Health leaders were among those honored by Boston Medical Center at an inaugural event that brought together emergency department teams from around the country to create a blueprint to fix the nation’s ailing emergency medicine system
New option for paramedic education will start May 1, 2024 in Gypsum, CO
Monday, February 26, 2024
May 3, 2024
DENVER – As psychedelic medicines emerge as a promising therapeutic option for treating psychiatric illness, we must establish a dynamic data system to understand their real-world effectiveness and safety profiles.
Kaiser Permanente and Denver Health Foundation donors sustain affordable health care access
Thursday, March 7, 2024
September 15, 2023
Denver – Denver Health is honored to be recognized by Million Hearts® – a national initiative to prevent one million heart attacks and strokes in five years – for excellence in preventing heart attacks and strokes.
In a first-of-its-kind study that controlled for individuals’ biological factors, researchers found that people who lived in multi-family housing, or in areas with higher levels of air pollution and access to public transit, were at a higher risk of hospitalization from COVID-19 in the Denver metro area in 2020.
Denver Health was founded as City Hospital in 1860 to serve the health care needs of the rapidly developing city of Denver. Today, Denver Health delivers preventative, primary and acute care services.
Denver Health was founded as City Hospital in 1860 to serve the health care needs of the rapidly developing city of Denver. Today, Denver Health delivers preventative, primary and acute care services.
The Substance Treatment Line serves as a vital lifeline for individuals grappling with substance abuse, as well as their loved ones and health care providers. Recognizing the urgent need for support, this phone line offers a gateway to essential resources and guidance. Whether one is seeking treatment, advice, or simply exploring options for recovery, a call to the Substance Treatment Line…
Watch this video to see how "Sophia," a Denver Health patient, took charge of her health care and scheduled a Telehealth video visit with the MyChart app.MyChart is home to options you use regularly, such as refilling a prescription, mak
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To make your inpatient stay as comfortable as possible, we encourage you to download the MyChart app to access Denver Health’s MyChart Bedside service.
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MyChart is a free online portal available to all patients treated at a Denver Health location and family or guardians who are granted access to their family members MyChart.Learn about our frequently asked questions below.
Denver Health is a care-delivery system with an academic mission that aligns a community of learners, researchers and public health professionals to advance health for all.
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.
Infant Mental Health is an early approach to mental health care, focusing on supporting both the child and the parents/caregivers. At Denver Health, the Infant Mental Health program begins even before birth, with an Infant Mental Health specialist joining the pregnant person’s care team. Infant Mental Health specialists are available in all pediatric and family medicine clinics at Denver Health.
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).
Denver Health is proud to announce that three members of the 2024 cohort of international physician learners in the Colorado Works for International Physicians (CO-WIP) Clinical Readiness Program have matched in residency programs in Colorado.
On Sunday, April 6, a pediatric patient seen at Denver Health tested positive for measles. To our knowledge, this is the first confirmed measles case in the Denver metro area during the current national outbreak.
A groundbreaking study led by researchers from Denver Health's Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety division, with co-authors from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), reveals a sharp increase in psilocybin, or “magic mushrooms,” use across the United States, with implications for public health monitoring and policy.
Bill Cudmore is one of the most recognizable faces at Denver Health. When you hear the 69-year-old hospital volunteer's story, you'll understand why he said it's so important for him to give back.
Of the around 200 treasured volunteers every year at Denver Health, few have had as great an impact on our patients and staff as John Stahl. The 80-year-old retiree celebrated a momentous birthday at a gathering in Pavilion C organized by colleagues last month.
Over the past nine years, Eric Hoff and his dog Remy have achieved celebrity status at Denver Health. From hand decorated patient signs requesting visits in the Acute Center for Eating Disorders to the homemade dog-friendly birthday cakes made by the staff in the MICU, it is clear everyone knows and loves Remy.
Like most Denver Health volunteers, Don Rigot and Olcott Pinkston started their service as “pathfinders,” helping patients and visitors navigate our busy campus. Unlike most volunteers, they always work as a pair.You can find Rigot, 70, and Pinkston, 71, helping new patients, and greeting the regular visitors by name, every Wednesday afternoon in the Outpatient Medical Center.
As a Hispanic Honor Society student, Jazmine Hernandez wanted to find a volunteer opportunity that allowed her to use her bilingual skills as she explored her interest in the medical field. After joining Denver Health as a volunteer pathfinder, Hernandez called upon her early “training” – babysitting and entertaining her younger brothers – to volunteer in the inpatient pediatrics unit.
For 15 years, Sue Gomez, a 78-year-old spiritual care volunteer, has been a steadfast presence at Denver Health, braving rain and snow to offer solace and support to patients in need. A former nurse and current Catholic Eucharistic minister, Gomez felt a profound calling to uplift those suffering by delivering communion to Catholic patients and offering prayers to anyone seeking comfort.
John Stahl's heart brought him to Denver Health, and it's at Denver Health his heart will stay.
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Holli Edward went the first 50 years of her life without giving a single thought to getting a mammogram. She didn't have a family history of cancer, so she didn't think she needed to worry about it. That all changed in the spring of 2024.
"Muay Thai gives me a sense of purpose, and it helps me feel strong, not only as a woman, but as a single mother."
Editor's note: This article was updated March 2025 but was first published in February 2022.
See a pediatric urgent care provider at a time and place that is convenient for you with Denver Health's Pediatric Virtual Urgent Care. During your child’s virtual urgent care experience, you will meet with your provider, have your condition assessed, and be provided a treatment plan, all via video. Current Denver Health patients will also receive an after-visit summary in their MyChart account.
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The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) and The Leapfrog Group named 36 hospitals across 12 states as 2025 Recognized Leaders in Caring for People Living with Diabetes. Of the hospitals, Denver Health is the only health provider in Colorado to be recognized for its exceptional inpatient diabetes care.
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Our ophthalmologists and optometrists treat a variety of conditions, including but not limited to:Nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatismCataractsGlaucomaDiabetic retinopathyMacular degenerationRetinal holes, tears, and detachmentsStrabismusChalazionPtosisDermatochalasisUveitis and vitreoretinal diseasesKeratoconus
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Mammography screening is the only imaging tool proven to reduce breast cancer related death. It helps doctors find breast cancer early — when it's easier to treat and before it spreads to other parts of the body. Despite the benefits of mammography, some patients may worry about radiation used with these imaging tests.
