The Pilot Study Grant Program (PSGP) is intended to provide junior faculty/investigators employed by Denver Health with financial resources to support research-related activities directly connected to the submission of a proposal (or proposals) for external (extramural) research support. Each grant will be made as a one-year award in the amount of $25,000. Each award will support the…
Research Seminars
The Office of Research has launched a new seminar series to foster collaboration and engagement in research. This series began in February 2018 and will include six seminars each year. Check back for the addition of upcoming seminars.
Upcoming seminars:
June 28: QI vs. Research and the DHHA QuIRC
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The Quality Improvement Review Committee (QuIRC) is responsible for determining whether a proposed project meets the criteria for quality improvement, program evaluation, or public health surveillance in lieu of an Institutional Review Board (IRB) determination. The QuIRC is intended to facilitate QI work, including publication of results, by making rapid and consistent determinations on whether…
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 and evaluations…
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.
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.
ObjectiveProvide expertise on rigorous pragmatic design and evaluation for research and quality improvement with a goal of improving care for patients and promoting health equity at Denver Health.
ObjectiveFoster an active learning community through ongoing seminars, research methods workshops, mentoring and community engagement. The Research Methods Core aims to advance knowledge, highlight current evidence, and facilitate internal and external collaborations for research and quality improvement.
Adult and Child Center for Health Outcomes Research and Delivery Science Program at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
Denver Health's relationship with the Adult and Child Center for Health Outcomes Research and Delivery Science (ACCORDS) program offers crucial long-term access to an academic environment in which clinician-researchers and scientists can continue to develop.
Investigator Development
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) Investigator Development program has the overall goal of fostering the skills of emerging Denver Health investigators to conduct research using scientifically rigorous methods that meet the methodological standards and philosophy of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
Health Services Research (HSR) at Denver Health was established within Denver Health’s Department of Patient Safety and Quality, and serves as the core of CHSR and its affiliates.
The HSR staff includes doctorate-level researchers who specialize in qualitative and quantitative methods, biostatisticians, institutional review board specialists and research assistants.
Current Research Projects
Developing Infrastructure for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research at Denver Health
The funding source of the Center for Health Systems Research, this project combines research training for current physician staff with electronic data structure development and pilot projects in outcomes research. Its long term goal is to expand outcomes research capacity in a safety net…
National Advisory Panel
Our National Advisory Panel (NAP) is a group of national experts in health policy, health services research and health care administration that guide the development of the Center. These individuals have specific capabilities relevant to the safety net and are well positioned to guide formulation of research and assess feasibility for dissemination and implementation.
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What Is Lean?Lean is a growing, universal approach to eliminating waste and improving performance across many industries. It challenges organizations to proactively illuminate problems (waste) and performance issues from the perspective of the customer, identify the underlying processes impacting performance, and commit to continually improving those processes.
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.
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Here at Denver Health, we believe that our success depends on the quality of the employees that we hire. In order to attract and retain quality employees, Denver Health provides one of the most competitive benefit packages in Denver.
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Denver Health is committed to growing our medical assistant team to provide the highest quality care to our patients. If you are looking for a career in health care as a medical assistant or are wanting to work as a medical assistant to grow your experience in health care, Denver Health is committed to help you grow with us!Denver Health offers pay ranges from $20.00 - $26.96 for medical…
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Whether you're an experienced professional or just beginning your career journey, there's a place for you at Denver Health. We are currently seeking passionate and dependable individuals to fill roles in various departments, including custodial services, food services, patient services, administrative support, and health care positions.
Current and recently graduated nursing students are invited to attend our exciting Nursing Student Open House at Denver Health! The open house will give nursing students the opportunity to meet with managers and recruiters, ask questions, participate in a hospital tour, and attend a presentation about our accredited nurse residency program. We will be providing snacks and refreshments. It…
Current and recently graduated nursing students are invited to attend our exciting Nursing Student Open House at Denver Health! The open house will give nursing students the opportunity to meet with managers and recruiters, ask questions, participate in a hospital tour, and attend a presentation about our accredited nurse residency program. We will be providing snacks and refreshments. It…
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Surgical Intensive Care UnitSurgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) at Denver Health is a 20 bed unit that specializes in trauma and neurosurgery as well as many subspecialties. Seventy-five percent of the patient population is trauma, which lends to a fast-paced and high-intensity workplace.
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The Department of Family Medicine at Denver Health is recruiting for a full-time Family Medicine Physician. The Family Medicine division at Denver Health is part of a fully integrated network of 8 community health centers, 16 school-based clinics, and a Level I 525-licensed bed hospital with a mission of providing access to quality preventive, acute, and chronic health care for all citizens of…
The Department of General Internal Medicine at Denver Health is recruiting for a full-time General Internal Medicine Physician.
The Center for Addiction Medicine brings together Denver Health's robust range of opioid treatment services within a “hub-and-spoke” model that integrates resources and clinical expertise, providing a seamless, confidential and supportive journey for patients.
Helping You Understand Substance Use Disorders and How Best to Help What We OfferCAM Academy provides training and technical assistance on comprehensive trauma-responsive substance use disorder treatment for Colorado and the surrounding regions. View the 2024 CAM Academy Report.
ImplementationThe Center for Addiction uses a standardized method for implementing new initiatives; the process is built on innovation, piloting, understanding what is proven to be effective, and then replicating. With a goal of securing sustainable funding to continue what works well. We maintain a focus on quality improvement throughout the entire process to ensure we are learning and…
Stories in Black and White tell the stories of real people impacted by the opioid crisis and overdose epidemic. We hope these stories encourage more dialogue and less stigma about how people from all walks of life can get the support they need when they are ready.
At Denver Health’s Center for Addiction Medicine (CAM), we are committed to providing the highest standard of care for people with substance use disorder (SUD). Our dedication to improving patient experiences and outcomes has led us to launch the “Words Matter” campaign - a transformative initiative born out of a data driven revelation.
The Center for Addiction Medicine tracks all substance-related grants across Denver Health, with a total annual grant revenue ranging from $8.8M-$12.3M over the last handful of years.
With overdose deaths on the rise in Denver and nationwide and only getting worse, we need more people like Jean Jones in this world.
The mental health program is a significant component in the Denver Health menu of services. Our team of more than 20 psychiatrists and psychologists treat patients with emotional and substance abuse disorders.
Academic Education
Denver Health offers a psychology internship program and residency in psychiatry and a counselor training program.
Denver Health’s Cardiovascular Research Group (DH-CCRG) serves as an institutional leader in cardiovascular research design, grant proposal, patient enrollment, follow up and study completion. It’s a multi-disciplinary cardiology research-oriented venture that aims at facilitating cardiovascular research endeavors.
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:
The Denver Health Division of Digestive and Liver Health (Gastroenterology and Hepatology) provides top quality, patient-centered care. Our physicians are available for consultation and continuing care for all common and complex digestive and liver disorders and a broad spectrum of preventative, consultative, diagnostic and interventional endoscopic services.
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.
The Division of Hospital Medicine is a group of dedicated clinicians experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of acutely ill hospitalized patients. The group is comprised of board-certified internal medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who work closely with other specialists and primary care providers to ensure that every hospitalized patient receives empathic,…
Denver Health Nursing is committed to the achievement of high-quality care delivery to diverse populations. We honor our nurses and nursing staff through various methods, such as supporting the development of career planning and offering many opportunities for nurses to practice in a variety of settings.
Denver Health offers Obstetrics and Gynecology care at its main campus and at all Denver Health community clinics throughout the Denver area.
At Denver Health's Rocky Mountain Regional Level I Trauma Center, we are dedicated to conducting research, teaching, and fostering learning for our physicians, residents and fellows. We are the only Level I trauma center providing 24-hour microvascular replantation service in Colorado. We strive to ensure thorough communication with each of our referring physicians to maximize patient care.
The Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSU) are dedicated to increasing knowledge about reproductive and children's environmental health among health care professionals. Many of the environmental risks that lead to poor health outcomes can be mitigated with proper health care provider education and preparation.
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Denver Health’s residency program trains pharmacy students from the University of Colorado’s School of Pharmacy and Regis University’s School of Pharmacy. These students have introductory pharmacy practice experiences and advanced pharmacy practice experiences as fourth year students at Denver Health’s inpatient and outpatient pharmacies.
Our Denver Community Health Services (DCHS) department is on the front lines of primary care with community health centers, school-based health centers and four dental & oral care clinics
About the Rocky Mountain Level I Trauma Center The Rocky Mountain Regional Level I Trauma Center offers a variety of education and training opportunities for professionals in the field. Pre-Hospital
The Behavioral Health Services Counselor Training Center offers many classes to meet specific requirements for both Colorado and national counselor certifications, as well as continuing education for professional development.
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The mission of the Denver Health Doctoral Psychology Internship Program is to produce highly skilled doctoral-level clinicians with a strong professional identity as psychologists. We provide outstanding clinical training and supervision that fully prepares psychologists and consistently produces highly effective health service psychologists who are valued members of health care organizations.
The Integrated Behavioral Health Department at Denver Health is pleased to offer postdoctoral psychology training. Please review the APPIC directory listing for updated instructions before submission.
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Thurstone C, Riggs PD, Salomonsen-Sautel S, Mikulich-Gilbertson SK (2010), Randomized, controlled trial of a
Transforming Health by Reducing Inequities for the Vulnerable (THRIVE) is funded by Caring for Denver and supports strategies for interagency collaboration in behavioral health care for vulnerable Denverites.
Telepsychiatry, or telemedicine, services at Denver Health allow emergency physicians in Colorado, that otherwise have minimal or no access to psychiatric services, to have immediate consultation with a board-certified psychiatrist, specifically working in the field of emergency psychiatry.
Daniel Severn, DO - Medical Director, Telepsychiatry
Scott Simpson, MD, MPH - Medical Director, Psychiatric Emergency Services
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It's never too early or too late to start a career as a Dental Assistant! About the Program
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.
Admission CriteriaCompletion 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
Duane Mata, D.D.SDirector of Dentistry Community Health Services
Denver Health Breast Imaging is focused on delivering efficient, productive, and cutting-edge clinical care; a robust and growing educational program for students, residents, and fellows; and a research portfolio focused on collaboration with others inside and outside of the Department. All faculty members in the division at Denver Health have University appointments at the University of…
Overview of the Denver Health Breast Imaging Fellowship
The Denver Health Division of Breast Imaging is proud to offer a comprehensive breast imaging fellowship. We offer outstanding staff with breast imaging fellowship training, a diverse array of clinical cases, and state-of-the-art facilities. The fellowship offers additional scholarly opportunities in clinical research, social media outreach…
August 2016
August 9th, Denver, CO – On a sizzling summer day at Wash Park, the Denver Health Hospitalist group gathered for a croquet party. Lena Burden offered tea/apple juice to all who arrived from her tea playset. The refreshments included tea sandwiches, petit fours, and myriad pastries. The fine players of Jiminy Wickets gave all who attended a tailored lesson in the rules of croquet. Once…
Our group believes in the value of continual education; both being taught and teaching. To that end, we actively participate in the teaching and training of college students as job shadows, medical/NP/PA students on their clinical rotations, residents as they rotate through our hospital, and teaching our colleagues through lectures, grand rounds, and conferences.
Nursing Grand RoundsDenver Health offers a variety of topics for Nursing Grand Rounds each month. Staff input along with other leader input is used to determine our focus. Non-Nursing staff are invited to participate in the 30-minute offerings that occur twice in the afternoons and twice during the night shift. Night staff requested that we use the following schedule for them: 0100-0130 and…
In conjunction with the University of Colorado School of Medicine, the Department of Orthopedics offers two ACGME-accredited fellowship positions in orthopedic hand surgery. The goal of the fellowship is to provide comprehensive training in all aspects of upper extremity (hand, wrist, elbow) including evaluation, surgery, and rehabilitation. Specific skills include microsurgery, arthroscopy,…
Hand Fellow Alumni
The Denver Health AO Observership/Fellowship provides experience in AO techniques for fully-trained International Visiting Physicians (IVP's) with an interest in trauma. AO Education offers 250 Fellowships for surgeons and 20 for ORP every year. Fellowships are available for 4-8 weeks in designated hospitals all over the world.
Department of Orthopedics Residency Program
In conjunction with the Colorado University School of Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program, Denver Health accepts seven PGY-I residents each year. Each PGY-I resident will rotate at Denver Health within orthopedics for approximately 6 weeks. First year rotations provide exposure to the surgical and medicine-based sub-specialties…
Preservation of the Amputated Part
We offer the region's only 24/7/365 microvascular replantation service. Our orthopedic team specializes in treating patients with the most severe hand injuries, including replantation of traumatic amputations, soft tissue reconstructions, vascular repair and traumatic brachia plexus injuries.
Welcome to the Division of Orthopedic Research of the Department of Orthopedics at Denver Health. Our mission is to promote high-quality clinical and translation research with the potential for improving patient care in the future.
This short video gives an overview of Denver Health's one-year Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship and a peek at a d
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Denver Health Medical Center has a long history of academic and clinical excellence in the field of orthopaedic trauma. Our current Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) accredited fellowship is one of the most sought-after orthopaedic trauma fellowships in the nation.
Denver Health is a world-renowned Level 1 Trauma center dedicated to excellence in trauma care, education, and research. The Orthopedic Research Resident Development Program began in 2019 with the goal of developing high achieving medical students into future leaders of orthopedics.
The Denver Health AO Observership/Fellowship provides experience in AO techniques for fully-trained International Visiting Physicians with interests in trauma.
