Denver Health hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate the opening of its new Dental Assistant Program Training Offices, a state-of-the-art facility designed to expand career pathways in oral health care and strengthen workforce development across the community. Attended by Denver Health’s CEO Donna Lynne, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, and several program leaders and graduates, the…
Aligned with the overall mission of Denver Health, the Office of Education’s vision is to train health practitioners to create the healthiest community in the United States. Denver Health trains over 2,000 students in 34 health professions. As an affiliate of the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver Health is Colorado’s second largest graduate medical education site and sponsors its…
Thank you for your interest in taking the first step with the Denver Health Bariatric Surgery Program! We're excited you're considering this journey. A bariatrics coordinator will reach out to you within 48 hours.
Make an Appointment Is pain or a nagging injury putting a damper on your swing? Get back in the game and trust our sports medicine experts to get you on the journey to that perfect round! Appointments at Denver's only Orthopedic Center of Excellence are now available for patients to be seen quickly and if surgery is needed, we have a group of excellent surgeons who offer surgeries shortly…
Make an Appointment Is pain or a nagging injury keeping you off the pickleball court? Get back in the game and trust our sports medicine experts to get you on the journey to that perfect drive or dink shot! Appointments at Denver's only Orthopedic Center of Excellence are now available for patients to be seen quickly and if surgery is needed, we have a group of excellent surgeons who offer…
At Denver Health, we connect research to care. Our learning health system approach means that discovery, innovation and evidence are embedded into everyday practice. Patients benefit directly from science-informed care, and our community gains from mission-driven work that advances equity, quality and outcomes. The three services of Denver Health’s Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (…
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We’re more than a hospital. More than a doctor. More than a treatment. We’re a community. Your neighbor. Your champion. And we stop at nothing to make sure you have the support and care you need to reach and exceed your potential. At Denver Health, we’re with you for life’s journey. Accepting most major insurance types including Anthem Blue Cross / Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and…
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At the heart of our health system’s innovation are studies that are easy to join and focus on patients’ needs. As a learning health system, we make sure different kinds of people can join these studies, helping us improve the care we give every day. When people like you take part in clinical trials, you help us learn more about treating, diagnosing, and preventing diseases, especially for those…
As a nationally recognized learning health system, we strive to be a trusted community partner to our Denver-based patients through high quality care for the underserved. We engage all of our patient populations in research. Our goal is to improve access for patients to clinical trials that can directly benefit patients and improve outcomes. Our research is patient centered. With our regional and…
Research with Impact: Innovation for Every Community Our research translates directly into better outcomes for all populations—and creates models of excellence that can be applied everywhere. At Denver Health, our mission goes beyond clinical excellence. We are nationally recognized for delivering outstanding care to communities with limited access and for achieving exceptional results through…
Leaders in the emerging field of psychoactive drug use and safety gathered at Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Safety’s (RMPDS) 19th annual Scientific Meeting, where industry and government experts heard for the first time the findings of the inaugural National Survey Investigating Hallucinogenic Trends (NSIHT) Data Report. NSIHT is the largest and most rigorous ongoing survey of adult psychedelic…
Ten Months, 170 Pounds, and a Whole New Life Written by: Denver Health patient Felecia Vasquez In March of 2024, I began my weight loss journey and entered the Denver Health Bariatric Surgery Center program, which would be my second time attempting the program. The first time around, time and seriousness weren't in my favor. It took another year before I felt serious about taking the next…
Our Scientific Hub We are Denver Health’s scientific hub and a center for health research. Our learning health system research is rigorous, investigator-initiated and patient-centered. Our core value is to harness our team’s collective expertise to foster a collaborative community of inclusive and multidisciplinary clinical research. This is the way we make research our superpower. Our research…
Research Operations manages Denver Health’s practices and processes that support and optimize research here at Denver Health. We aim to support research operations by developing competent and compliant research personnel, as well as research tools and support structures to streamline and improve the efficiency of research efforts. With the shared purpose of fulfilling the organization’s learning…
We are Denver Heath’s administrative hub providing the administrative, financial and regulatory compliance capacity necessary to manage Denver Health’s research portfolio of approximately $400 million in active grants. We connect research administration and researcher teams through the application of Lean management principles, which means we apply a systems-focused approach to process…
Denver Health’s Office of Community Integrated Health Care leads, facilitates and coordinates strategies and programs to advance health care delivery for our patients and community members. We work to ensure that all individuals in our community have access to high quality person-centered services that improve health and quality of life. We envision a community where all individuals, regardless…
A new study published in Health Affairs reveals widening racial and ethnic disparities in naloxone engagement across the U.S., including awareness, access, possession and use. The analysis, conducted with researchers at Northwestern University, is based on data from 57,719 adults who completed the 2024 Survey of Non-Medical Use of Prescription Drugs. Researchers found that Black, Hispanic and…
A new study from Denver Health researchers, published today in JAMA Network Open, introduces a more individualized approach to restarting methadone treatment for people with opioid use disorder. The findings suggest that tailoring methadone doses to each patient’s unique circumstances can improve care without compromising safety. Methadone is a proven medication that can cut the risk of death…
Physical, Occupational and Behavior Health Services in Fraser, CO At Denver Health Alpine Clinic, we provide comprehensive physical therapy and occupational therapy for people who have injuries, are recovering from surgery, or who have other strengthening, mobility or dexterity needs. We also offer behavioral health services from our licensed clinical social worker. We help people get moving…
Denver Health has recently been designated as an American College of Surgery (ACS) Surgical Quality Partner through its accreditation as a Comprehensive Bariatric Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), a joint quality program of the ACS and American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Being a Surgical Quality Partner…
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We currently have supplies of 2025-2026 flu vaccine and recommend that everyone aged 6 months and older get the flu shot. Make an appointment by calling 303-602-3520 or schedule a vaccine-only appointment via MyChart. If you have Medicaid or private insurance, the flu vaccine has no co-pay. If you lack health insurance, we offer no- and low-cost flu vaccine. What is the flu (influenza)? The flu,…
The Denver Health Bariatric Surgery Center is excited to offer robotic surgery to its patients using the latest cutting-edge technology. Sany Thomas, MD performed the first three robotic surgeries on September 24, with all three patients getting Roux en Y gastric bypass procedures. The Bariatric Surgery Center, which recently received its reaccreditation and operated on its 1000th patient, has…
The COVID-19 vaccine will be available for adults beginning Oct. 8. To schedule an appointment, call 303-602-3520 or schedule a vaccine-only appointment via MyChart. Learn More COVID-19 resources
About CME at Denver Health Our Continuing Medical Education (CME) program provides high-quality, evidence-based learning to enhance the skills, professionalism, and collaboration of health practitioners and ultimately improve the health of our community. Denver Health is accredited by the Colorado Medical Society (CMS). Learn more about CME at Denver Health. Simulation and Training Centers…
Denver Health is hiring Respiratory Therapists! Join a mission-driven team where Respiratory Therapists are valued, trusted and empowered to support their patients. Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level 1 Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10…
Continuing Medical Education (CME) refers to educational activities that help physicians and other health professionals expand their knowledge, refine their skills, and stay current with the latest developments in medicine. CME ensures that healthcare providers can: Maintain professional competenceApply new research and evidence to patient careStrengthen clinical decision-makingImprove outcomes…
Resources for Physicians Access tools and guidance designed to help physicians navigate their CME activities efficiently. Other healthcare professionals should contact continuing_education@dhha.org for information regarding CME credit, certificates, and any other questions. Certificates and Transcripts AMA PRA Credit Information CME FAQs Resources for Activity Chairs & Course Directors…
At Denver Health, caring for our community goes beyond providing exceptional medical care. True health depends on many factors, from housing and education to employment and access to nutritious food. Through our community and public engagement efforts, we work to improve the overall wellbeing of the people we serve and strengthen the city we call home. Our commitment to Denver extends across…
Denver Health is a participating (in-network) provider for numerous insurance plans. For those going through open enrollment with their insurance providers, please visit our health insurance page to learn about your health insurance options.
Denver Health Cardiac Electrophysiology (Heart Rhythm Care) Expert care for heart rhythm disorders At Denver Health, we provide advanced treatment for patients with irregular heart rhythms. Our team offers safe, effective, and compassionate care to help you live a healthier life. Schedule an Appointment in MyChart Refer a Patient FAX: 720-956-2320 Heart rhythm problems—like atrial fibrillation…
Denver Health announced today its participation in the Colorado Alcohol Impacts Coalition (CAIC), a new statewide initiative formed in partnership with the Colorado School of Public Health, the Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention, Healthier Colorado and the Steadman Group. The coalition brings together leaders in health care, research, public health and advocacy to address…
There was a time Bob Klein snowboarded more than 100 days a year. In the 1980's he was at the top of his game, a snowboard pro, endorsing big name companies including Burton, teaching snowboarding in Aspen and running his own snowboard shop. His active lifestyle at the time was almost unmatched and as a young man in his 20's, he had a feeling it would never end. Klein has remained…
In the IMAP Care Unit, patients receive specialized, efficient care that meets their physical and mental health needs at the same time. About IMAP The IMAP Care Unit is a highly specialized inpatient unit providing comprehensive, integrated care for patients with serious co-occurring mental and physical health conditions that require hospitalization. IMAP’s inpatient 12-bed unit is designed to…
As the federal government shutdown continues and the Nov. 1 cutoff of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits looms, Denver Health, the city's safety-net health care system, is mobilizing resources to combat a pending public health crisis. Disrupting SNAP benefits will affect many in our community, including children, pregnant women, older adults and those with disabilities…
Denver Health’s Sam Sandos Westside Family Health Center is being redeveloped, and patients will soon have a new medical home with state-of-the-art technology, light-filled spaces and additional health care services. During construction, the current building will remain open to provide all services. The new building will be constructed in the parking lot along Federal BLVD, so the patient…
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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…
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Coming soon to Southeast Denver, a new medical center built to help you with healthy aging and lifelong wellness! The new Denver Health Southeast Medical Center will bring care you can trust for the best years of your life’s journey. Serving adult patients of all ages, this new clinic will feature adult primary care and specialty care services, including cardiology, physical therapy, gynecology,…
Research conducted by Denver Health’s Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety (RMPDS) suggests new methods of estimating drug use will provide more accurate reporting, particularly evaluating the use of illicitly manufactured fentanyl. The study was published today in JAMA Health Forum. The study, “Proactive Bias Mitigation When Using Online Survey Panels for Self-Reported Use of Illicitly…
Denver Health’s new Southeast Medical Center will bring care you can trust for the best years of life’s journey. Care teams at the new medical center will focus on healthy aging and lifelong wellness. Serving patients ages 45 to 75 and older, this new health center will feature adult primary care and specialty care services, including cardiology, physical therapy, gynecology, podiatry,…
Dates: May 15–16, 2026 Venue: Center for Surgical Innovation (CSI) CU Anschutz, Bioscience 3 building, 2115 N Scranton street, Suite 1035, Aurora, CO 80045 Chair: Cyril Mauffrey, MD Faculty: Led by National Expert Faculty (5 total) Audience: Trauma Fellows & Junior Faculty Sponsors: Depuy Synthes, SI-Bone, ITS, Medtronic, Stryker, CurvaFix, Osteocentric Program Structure Day 1 – Fluoroscopy…
s a trusted partner in the community, Denver Health remains committed to providing clear, science-based information about vaccines. This is especially important as flu and RSV season begins, when recommended vaccines play a critical role in protecting children, older adults and individuals with compromised health. Accurate, evidence-based information is essential to keeping our community safe —…
By Mark Hammerberg, MD My name is Mark Hammerberg and I am one of the surgeons in the Orthopedic Center of Excellence here at Denver Health. This article is going to give you everything you need to know about knee replacement surgery. You will learn what knee replacement surgery is, who can benefit from having a knee replacement, and the basics of how a knee replacement gets done here at Denver…
Denver Health has named Sean VanBerschot as Denver Health Foundation’s new executive director, following six months of service in the interim role. VanBerschot has spent the past three years serving as the foundation’s associate executive director. “Sean has shown exceptional leadership during a pivotal time for our foundation,” said Donna Lynne, Denver Health CEO. “He is a trusted voice as we…
Since its founding in 2003, the Hello, Little One program at Denver Health has helped thousands of new families by providing “warm welcome” bags filled with essential supplies for newborn babies. Over half of all babies born in Denver take their first breath at Denver Health, and nearly 90% of these families face financial hardship. The Hello, Little One program helps to ease that burden and…
A national advisory committee voted today to change its guidance on newborn hepatitis B vaccination, recommending shared decision-making rather than universal vaccination for infants born to hepatitis B-negative mothers. Despite this shift, Denver Health will continue recommending the hepatitis B vaccine on the day of birth for all newborns. This decision is based on the presence of hepatitis B…
To improve outcomes for critically ill patients who require a breathing machine, Denver Health joined health systems across the country in a multicenter study to compare two commonly used sedatives for intubation, etomidate and ketamine and determine if either sedative improves patient outcomes. Intubation is a bedside procedure where a breathing tube is inserted into the mouth and then into…
Denver Health unveiled Colorado’s first Integrated Medical and Psychiatric Care Unit (IMAP), a 12-bed inpatient unit that treats adult patients with active medical and active psychiatric conditions that require hospitalization at the same time. Opening the IMAP Care Unit was made possible thanks to Denver voters passing 2024 ballot measure 2Q to provide sustainable sales tax funding for Denver…
Now in its second year, the Rural Education Symposium is a two-day training event designed to support rural healthcare providers in the care of critically ill or injured patients. Through hands-on skills training and case-based discussions, the symposium equips providers with the knowledge and confidence to manage high-acuity situations in resource-limited settings. Topics include identifying…
Denver Health’s reputation as the most trusted hospital for families to deliver their babies was bolstered this week by U.S. News and World Report, which named Denver Health to its 2026 list of Best Hospitals for Maternity. Already designated as one of Newsweek’s Best Maternity Care Hospitals, Denver Health delivers half of all babies born in Denver, including more than 4,300 last year. "We…
Bennie Milliner has renewed hope for heart with tiny new pacemaker Bennie Milliner’s heart has been through a lot. Over the past quarter-century, he’s had a heart attack, congestive heart failure, stents placed in blocked arteries, chronic chest pain, fainting episodes and irregular heart pauses of up to 10 seconds. Thanks to the medical teams at Denver Health’s Cardiology unit, his latest…
Denver Health welcomed its first baby of 2026, Oulahni Flores, born at 2 a.m. Jan. 1, weighing 7 pounds, 0.4 ounces and measuring 20 inches long. The baby’s parents, Claudia Flores-Rios and Erik Flores received a thoughtful gift of 2,026 diapers and a “Hello, Little One” welcome bag filled with essential supplies to help support the start of their baby’s life with everything needed. The “Hello,…
Storytelling is a powerful tool that influences how we think, learn, and interact with the world, and a new study has found that community co-created text messages and storytelling may help improve influenza vaccination rates for children in underserved communities, including Black and African American children. The study, “Narrative Reminder Recall to Improve Pediatric Influenza Vaccination”…
Reserva Cita para Nuevo Paciente en Línea 303-436-4949 Bienvenido a Denver Health En Denver Health, priorizamos tu salud y bienestar a través de servicios de atención médica diseñados para satisfacer las diversas necesidades de la comunidad. Nuestro compromiso con la excelencia es evidente en nuestro Centro de Trauma de Nivel 1, asegurando que recibas atención rápida y experta en situaciones…
Denver Health is proud to announce Yael Schenker, MD, MAS, as the health system’s new Chief Academic Officer. In this role, Dr. Schenker oversees research and education, working collaboratively to lead and grow well-supported, multidisciplinary academic programs aligned with Denver Health’s mission as a learning health system. Schenker is an experienced clinician investigator and academic leader…
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In 2025, Denver Health’s Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Safety (RMPDS) handled more than 40,000 poison center cases in Colorado and provided critical services to prevent poisonings and 24/7 expert support to families, individuals and medical professionals in the community. It is one of 55 poison centers in the United States. According to a new, independent study released by America’s Poison…
Sign Up for ATCN Classes: ATCN Classes (Search for "Denver Health" in the search bar) Upcoming Classes: 3/2/26: Hybrid 5/4/26: Hybrid 5/11/26: Hybrid 7/28/26: Traditional Questions? Contact: Loreli Kendall loreli.kendall@dhha.org Nicole Burnet nicole.burnet@dhha.org Denver Health offers ATCN courses to support trauma nursing professionals. The highlight box on the right contains the…
Denver Health’s school-based health centers (SBHCs) play a vital role in responding to the physical and mental health needs of Denver Public School students and their siblings. Plans to expand behavioral health services at these school-based health centers in an innovative way are moving forward thanks to a transformational gift from The Anschutz Foundation. Philanthropic investment has long…
What to Know About Current Events and Your Care at Denver Health Your safety and privacy while receiving care at Denver Health is extremely important to us. No matter how federal rules change, we will be clear about what to expect and continue giving great care to all people in our community no matter their situation or ability to pay. We encourage patients to keep coming to us for care. This…
Faculty development consultations support hospital staff in professional growth and role development. Consultations are flexible and tailored to individual needs, projects, and challenges, with an emphasis on practical, actionable support.
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Dakota Deanda was just three months old when his very new life changed forever. The infant was riding with his mom and dad in their Jeep, heading to a family event, when someone slammed into the back of their SUV at a stoplight. As they were waiting for the ambulance, a second, much worse crash happened, forcing the car over into the next lane. "He was having seizures at that point, and I…
Learn more about the research our providers have done regarding breast care. a. Lopez AR, Slanetz PJ, Narayan A, Tran NT, Porras AR, Miles RC. Assessing the Relationship between Radiology Department Research Funding and Institutional Community Inclusion and Investment. Radiology. 2024 Jan;310(1):e231469. doi: 10.1148/radiol.231469. Erratum in: Radiology. 2024 Feb;310(2):e249003. doi: 10.1148…
