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. We’re Denver Health. We’re with you for life’s journey. Accepting most major insurance types including Anthem Blue Cross / Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare,…
Denver Health is with you when it matters most, no matter who you are or where you’re going. As the backbone of our community for more than 160 years, it’s been our mission to provide integrated, team-based care for all. 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 more.…
Denver Health is pleased to announce it has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality (IOQ) bariatric facility for treating people diagnosed with severe obesity. Our facility earned IOQ status by consistently delivering safe, effective care. Aetna makes information about qualified facilities available to its members via Aetna Health. This helps members identify quality and cost-effective…
We understand that applying for a new position can bring both excitement and uncertainty. That's why we created a document that helps you learn how to check on the status of your application, at any time. To provide clarity, we've outlined what you can expect after you submit your application, from initial review to a potential job offer.
Apply Now to Open Positions in the New IMAP Care Unit! Denver Health is opening a new IMAP Care unit - the first in the state of Colorado! Positions are still available in this state-of-the-art facility for Registered Nurse Nights and Certified Nursing Assistant Nights. The IMAP Care Unit at Denver Health is a specialized 12-bed medical/surgical and psychiatric unit that provides high-quality,…
A national study led by Denver Health researchers and funded by an investigator-initiated grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that emergency departments (EDs) can be powerful partners in public health—especially when embedded in a system designed to learn and improve. Published July 9 in “JAMA”, the DETECT Hep C trial found that non-risk-based (nontargeted) hepatitis C…
Hospital Discounted Care was created by House Bill (HB) 21-1198, which requires hospitals to screen all uninsured patients and insured patients who request to be screened for Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program), Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), Medicare, Emergency Medicaid, and financial assistance. Hospitals must give patients the chance to apply for discounted care when they…
Radiology Jobs at Denver Health Open Imaging Job Positions: Denver Health is actively hiring across multiple imaging modalities. One of our top priorities in Imaging Services is to maintain safe, efficient staffing levels that allow our technologists to focus on quality patient care and diagnostic accuracy. We are excited to expand our Radiology team with dedicated professionals who are…
Denver Health's world-renowned Level One Trauma Center is known for being the place you want to go if you're in a serious car accident, but there's one thing that retired orthopedic surgeon Mike Mycoskie knows. "You can hurt yourself in your house bad enough to need a Trauma Center," he said. Mycoskie found that out first-hand in June, when the 75-year-old fell off a…
On July 23, Denver Health leaders from across the health system celebrated the opening of a new radiology suite at the Lowry Family Health Center. The opening marks the largest dedicated radiology suite with the most comprehensive capabilities among Denver Health’s 10 community health centers. X-ray, ultrasound and mammography (breast screening) appointments are now available to Denver Health…
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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…
We are proud to celebrate the Denver Health physicians recognized as 5280 Magazine’s Top Doctors for 2025. This honor reflects the exceptional care, expertise and dedication our doctors bring to the Denver community every day. Our patients benefit from care teams who share the same commitment to excellence, and we are grateful to our employed and affiliated doctors for their unwavering hard work…
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
