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Breast construction surgery, also known as MTF top surgery or breast augmentation surgery, is a gender-affirming, feminizing, top surgery that creates or enlarges one’s breasts. Please note that most insurance does not cover this. Please check with Transgender Care Navigator by calling 303-602-5699 to find out more.
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Chest reconstruction surgery, also known as FTM top surgery (female to male top surgery) is a gender-affirming, masculinizing, top surgery that removes breast tissue and forms remaining tissue into a shape that is typically considered to be more masculine.
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Hysterectomy with Bilateral Salpingo Oophorectomy
Hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove all or part of the uterus and sometimes the ovaries and/or fallopian tubes. It is a gender-affirming, masculinizing lower surgery. Oophorectomy is a surgery to remove the ovaries and is a gender-affirming, masculinizing lower surgery.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is an Orchiectomy?Orchiectomy is a surgery to remove the testes; a gender-affirming, feminizing, lower/bottom surgery. Some people have orchiectomy and later have vaginoplasty, although often they are done in a single procedure. Some people only ever have orchiectomy. Denver Health recommends waiting to have orchiectomy if you plan on having vaginoplasty in the…
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Denver Health's Brooke Gordon Comprehensive Epilepsy Center is accredited by the NAEC as a level 4 epilepsy center. Level 4 epilepsy centers have the professional expertise and facilities to provide the highest level medical and surgical evaluation and treatment for patients with complex epilepsy. Learn more about NAEC.
Epilepsy clinics are facilitated by neurologists, epileptologists, Residents, and Physician Assistants. Other members of your team may include Medical Assistants, Nurses, and Licensed Clinical Social Workers.
Epilepsy Clinic Nurse Line: 303-602-6194
What is an epileptologist?An epileptologist is a doctor who specializes in caring for people with epilepsy. Epileptologists are neurologists with specialized training and education in diagnosing and managing various kinds of seizures. Denver Health’s Level-4 Epilepsy Center has three adult epileptologists who work in our epilepsy clinic, manage the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, and conduct surgical…
Patients with epilepsy whose seizures do not effectively respond to two antiseizure medications are considered to have drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE). DRE accounts for approximately 30% of the adult population living with epilepsy. Your epileptologist may refer you for a surgical workup if you have DRE. The objective of surgery is to decrease seizures, the severity of seizures, or to become…
What Is The Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU)?
The EMU is for patients with all types of events believed to be seizures. A seizure is a sudden, uncontrolled burst of electrical activity in the brain.
Nurses Week 2018: The Nurses of Denver Health
At Denver Health, we love our nurses, who are focused on delivering the best treatment and care available to you every day. As we celebrated Nurses Week 2018, several nurses discussed what makes Denver Health one of the best hospitals for patients in Denver.
Natalie Nicholson is Denver Health’s Chief Nursing Officer. Nicholson holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Master of Business Administration (MBA), and multiple nursing leadership certifications including Nurse Executive Advanced Board Certified (NEA-BC).
Denver Health provides integrated, comprehensive gynecologic services ranging from routine care to specialty treatment. Services are conveniently located at the central Denver Health campus as well as at the Eastside and Westside Family Health Centers.
Denver Health has been providing health care to Colorado and Denver for more than 160 years and offers all the services you will need during your pregnancy, delivery and after your baby is born. Our experienced team is here to provide you and your baby with a happy, healthy new beginning! Denver Health delivers more than 4,300 babies every year, which accounts for about one half of all Denver…
Training Future Leaders in OB-GYN HospitalistsDenver 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 rotating…
What is the Women’s Wellness Connection (WWC)?The Women’s Wellness Connection is a grant provided by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This grant allows Denver Health to provide breast and cervical cancer screenings to women at no cost to the patient.
Whether you are trying to get pregnant, far along in your pregnancy or adjusting to being a new parent, we hope these healthy pregnancy resources are useful to you. If you need medical advice, call our 24/7 NurseLine at 303-739-1211. To make a pregnancy appointment in any of our OB clinics, or to make an appointment for you or your baby in any of our primary care clinics, call 303-436-4949…
¿Qué es la Women’s Wellness Connection (WWC)?
La Women’s Wellness Connection es una subvención proporcionada por el Departamento de Colorado de Salud Pública y Medio Ambiente (CDPHE) con fondos de los Centros para el Control y Prevención de las Enfermedades (CDC). Esta subvención permite a Denver Health ofrecer exámenes de cáncer de mama y cervicouterino a mujeres sin costo para ellas.
Our team includes a physician with advanced training in pediatric and adolescent gynecology. We treat conditions including pediatric abdominal and pelvic pain, complaints related to puberty, abnormal periods and congenital (from birth) abnormalities of the reproductive tract.
Our family planning health educators will meet with you one-on-one to discuss sexual and reproductive health topics (reproduction, contraceptive methods, family planning, pregnancy, HIV and STDs). Denver Health offers a wide spectrum of contraceptive options from short and long term contraception to permanent sterilization.
Denver Health has a team of board-certified Gynecologic Oncologists to provide a full range of care for women with known or suspected cancers of the reproductive tract, including ovarian, uterine, cervical, vaginal and vulvar malignancies.
At Denver Health, we are dedicated to supporting your evolving healthcare needs and ensuring your continued well-being. Our team is here to provide comprehensive care and address any questions or concerns you may have. Your health is our priority. If you require surgery, there is no better place to be seen than at Denver Health.
Denver Health’s gynecology division comprises 15 board-certified OB-GYN physicians. All of our physicians hold faculty appointments at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and are actively involved in the education of medical students and residents.
Our physicians perform a number of innovative techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of urinary and fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and other pelvic floor disorders.
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The Denver Health Doula Program’s mission is to provide devoted, equitable doula support during labor and birth for people and families at Denver Health. Illness from birthing in the U.S.
Our birthing center, located in our Labor and Delivery Unit, features beautiful, large private birthing suites equipped with state-of-the-art birthing beds and private bathrooms with whirlpool tubs. If needed, there is also space in our Labor and Delivery rooms for mom’s spouse/partner to sleep overnight.
For women who plan to breastfeed their newborns, Denver Health has international board-certified lactation consultants and certified lactation counselors that are committed to helping a mother achieve the best breastfeeding experience for her and her baby.
Part of your prenatal care will include at least one visit with a sonographer for an anatomy scan ultrasound, typically at or near 20 weeks. This visit ensures that your baby’s development is on track. If desired, the sex of the baby usually can be determined at the anatomy scan ultrasound.
Denver Health offers a range of services for genetic screening and testing. The newest of these is the availability of Cell-Free DNA testing to all of our pregnant patients that are at least 10 weeks into their pregnancy. A Cell-Free DNA test uses a blood draw from the mother to look at both the mother’s and baby’s chromosomes to identify genetic disorders that the baby may be at risk for.
After an initial exam, your baby will stay with you during the recovery period and accompany you to the Mom/Baby Unit.
The Denver Health OB screening room is a unique resource for pregnant women and one-of-a-kind service in the Denver area. Expectant moms who are 14 or more weeks pregnant can visit the OB screening room at any time for evaluation and to be monitored.
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If you think you might be pregnant, the first step is to take a pregnancy test to find out for sure. For most women, one of the earliest signs of pregnancy is a missed period.
Community Doula Training is comprehensive and covers education and doula support through pregnancy, childbirth, early postpartum, and breastfeeding. Our birth doula certification course also covers the history of modern doula/birth work, racial inequities and implicit-bias training, and trauma informed care.
Our team of health care providers includes doctors, nurse practitioners, pelvic physical therapists, health psychologists and professional nurse coordinators – all of whom are dedicated to partnering with you to help you regain your quality of life.
About the Cancer Screening Mobile Health Center
The Cancer Screening Mobile Health Center is one of Denver Health’s federally qualified community health centers, providing patient 2D and 3D mammogram imaging for breast cancer screening, cervical cancer screenings and patient education on both.
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Starting a family can be a very exciting time in a woman's life. If you are planning to get pregnant, make sure you tell your care provider. The health of the mother affects pregnancy, so practicing healthy habits before you even become pregnant will benefit you and your baby.
Once you learn you are pregnant, you may have many questions about what's next and how you can have a healthy pregnancy. What should you eat? What kinds of tests will you and your baby need? What happens if problems come up?
Having a baby is a very personal moment. The nurses, physicians and nurse midwives at Denver Health work with mothers to give them the experience they desire during this very special time. Mothers are encouraged to talk to their providers during prenatal care and on the day of delivery about the birth experience they expect.
When it is time for you to go home, our providers will give any special instructions for you and your baby, as well as prescriptions for any necessary medications.
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The Sports Medicine Team at Denver Health's Orthopedic Center of Excellence provides care you can trust to recover from common and complex sports injuries. Whether you are a little league baseball pitcher, a weekend golfer or a professional athlete, you will receive the best care possible from our highly-trained, world-class physicians.
A broken bone or traumatic injury is an unexpected challenge in your life. When an injury like this occurs, the orthopedic experts at Denver Health will help you heal and resume your life and daily activities.
Denver Health is a world-renowned level 1 trauma center dedicated to excellence in orthopedic trauma care, education, and research. Our research focuses on getting patients back to doing the activities they love after life-changing traumatic injuries.
Orthopedic Center of Excellence
Our internationally-recognized team treats a full range of injuries, from common to complex.
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Learn how second chance treatments at Denver Health changed the course of patient Kemal Hebano's life.
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It is always a good idea to get a second opinion, especially when you are faced with a complex, major procedure or surgery.
Learn more about how the Denver Health Pediatric Hand Surgery Specialists saved Olivia
Orthopedic Center of Excellence
Our internationally-recognized team treats a full range of injuries, from common to complex. In most cases, no referral is needed. We are Denver's only certified Orthopedic Center of Excellence, which includes meeting certification in Advanced Hip & Knee Replacement
Orthopedic Center of Excellence
Our internationally-recognized team treats a full range of injuries, from common to complex. In most cases, no referral is needed.
Learn more about the Total Joint Replacement process at Denver Health by watching this short video.
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Microvascular replantation is the surgical reattachment of a body part that has been cut from a person's body through traumatic injury. The surgery involves repairing the body's tiniest blood vessels to restore blood flow to an extremity, like an arm, finger or foot. Replantation surgeons aim to return function to amputated or partially amputated body parts.
Pediatric Orthopedics involves much more than just the casting of your child's broken bone. It also involves expertise to treat the special needs of children's growing bones, joints and muscles.
Orthopedic Center of Excellence
Our internationally-recognized team treats a full range of injuries, from common to complex. In most cases, no referral is needed.
The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Division at Denver Health aims to provide the highest quality of comprehensive rehabilitation care in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. We treat a wide spectrum of ailments with the goal of optimizing recovery and improving quality of life.
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.
Denver Health cuenta con los principales expertos en ortopedia de la región que comprenden los muchos problemas y desafíos asociados con las lesiones y enfermedades más comunes del sistema musculoesquelético del cuerpo, incluidos huesos, articulaciones, ligamentos, tendones, músculos y nervios. Desde lesiones traumáticas y complejas hasta las afecciones y enfermedades más comunes, ofrecemos…
If your doctor has recommended an electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction velocity (NCV; also known as a nerve conduction study or NCS) test at Denver Health, here is what you can expect during your appointment.
Denver Health provides several resources for patients. Please contact our office if you have any additional questions by calling 303-628-1550.
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Main Laboratory – Denver Health Medical Center
Phone Number: 303-602-5200
Address: 777 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204
Hours of Operation: 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year
Inpatient Only - No outpatient services are provided by the Main Laboratory
Denver Health laboratories' latest Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certificates.Denver Health Medical Lab CLIAAmbulatory Care Services (multi-site) CLIA
Denver Health's laboratory is an accredited, full-service reference laboratory offering outreach services to the Denver metro area. We provide laboratory services in Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Molecular Diagnostics, Infectious Disease, and Pathology. Our laboratory is equipped to meet clinical testing needs and is committed to providing high quality results with rapid turnaround times.…
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When your child is sick, Denver Health connects you to nurses and doctors 24 hours a day for FREE.
Our staff give you medical help, schedule urgent visits for your child if they need it and can even prescribe your child medicine over the phone for some health issues.
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Acute Care | PICU | Level III NICU | Nursery | Neurology | Child Life
We take all patients 0-18 years with asthma, RSV, pneumonia, seizures, cellulitis, UTIs, Kawasaki Disease, ingestions, eating disorders, and much more.
The Interdisciplinary Team
Our diverse team of pediatricians, pediatric intensivists and neonatologists are experts at providing high-quality care to your child. Denver Health providers use evidence-based medicine to deliver advanced and highly effective pediatric care.
Scheduling Your Baby's First Clinic Appointment
Congratulations on the new addition to your family!
That first appointment in clinic is important to check on your baby’s weight and development and get any of your questions answered.
About our ProgramA child life practicum is an invaluable pre-internship experience intended as an introduction to the field and to prepare students for a future child life internship. The goal of the child life pre-internship experience is to provide first-hand experience and education in connecting developmental theorist to clinical experience, primarily through observation.
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The idea of surgery and hospitalization can be frightening and overwhelming for any child. As a caregiver, it’s important to remember that your child looks to you for reassurance. Listed below are tips and advice to help you prepare your child with age appropriate information before surgery.
Resources on How to Prepare Your Child For Anesthesia by Age
What is Trauma?
The brain and body’s response to distressing, disturbing, and/or threatening events or experiences resulting in adverse physical, mental, and emotional effects. Traumatic events or experiences may include (but are not limited to):
What is Grief?
The death of a family member, friend or other significant person is a lifelong loss for children and can be a considered a significant event in their life. It is important to note that grief reactions in children are varied, wide-ranging, and unique to everyone. Within the same family, some individuals might experience only a few of the reactions listed, while others might struggle…
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We believe it takes a strong team of interdisciplinary health care providers to take care of your child or family member. We strive to deliver the best patient and family-centered care possible, and we are proud of the individualized care we provide. Members of our team are listed below.
Adaptive Primary Care opened in March of 2020 as the Spinal Cord Injury Primary Care Clinic. In May 2024, the name changed to better reflect the advanced services now offered to all patients with mobility impairments.
Denver Health’s internal medicine doctors focus on the care of adults,specializing in the diagnoses and management of illnesses. Our internal medicine physicians, also called internists, are an integral part of our primary care team and practice encouraging prevention and treatment of a wide variety of medical concerns in adults.Make an Appointment: Select an Option
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