"Will I still be able to go skiing?" It's a question six-time Paralympic skier Michael Milton first asked after he got bone cancer when he was nine years old and had to have his left leg amputated, and asked it again last month, after an accident at Winter Park Ski Resort, while training for his seventh Paralympic Games. The Australian athlete hit a slick spot on the snow and fell…
Children and young adults up to 21 years old with complex medical needs are eligible for nurse level care coordination at their medical home throughout the Denver Health System. We provide a specialized and coordinated approach to managing the medical, behavioral and social needs of children with multiple chronic medical conditions. Care is both family-centered and evidence-based and our team…
Denver Health has become the first hospital in the Rocky Mountain region to receive Emergency General Surgery (EGS) verification from the American College of Surgeons (ACS). The verification, awarded following a rigorous two-day, on-site review, confirms that Denver Health is one of 13 hospitals in the U.S. to meet the highest national standards for treating patients with urgent and life-…
As states across the country consider psychedelic policy reform, new peer-reviewed research conducted by Denver Health’s Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety (RMPDS) provides the most current evidence-based insights on how decriminalization has affected the use of psilocybin. Appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), the study is the first to show that recent…
Quality Health Care for Life’s Journey Call to Make an Appointment 720-549-2428 Orthopedics Denver's only certified Orthopedic Center of Excellence treating a full range of injuries, from common to complex. Care for children and adults of all ages. School-based Health Centers Health centers located inside Denver Public School (DPS) locations across Denver. Medical, mental health, dental and…
Psychedelic use is rising rapidly across the U.S. for both therapeutic and recreational purposes. As states move to adopt new policies, public health systems are being asked to make decisions without reliable, real-world data on the benefits and risks of these substances. To address that gap, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety (RMPDS) has been awarded a grant from the National Institute on…
Consulte con un proveedor de atención pediátrica de urgencia en un momento y lugar que sea conveniente para usted con el servicio de Atención Pediátrica de Urgencia Virtual de Denver Health. Durante la visita virtual de su hijo, verá a un proveedor, se evaluará su condición y se le proporcionará un plan de tratamiento, todo a través de video. Los pacientes actuales de Denver Health también…
Denver Health is proud to announce that four members of the 2025 cohort of international physician learners in the Colorado Works for International Physicians (COWIP) Clinical Readiness Program have matched into residency programs in Colorado. Naw Wai Htoo, MD, from Myanmar, matched in family medicine at HealthPoint in Kent, Washington. Muhanned Soud, MD, from Iraq, matched in family medicine at…
At Denver Health, we are committed to supporting you every step of the way on your breastfeeding journey. While breastfeeding is a natural and rewarding experience, it can also come with questions and challenges – especially in the early days. With the right preparation, guidance, and encouragement, you can build confidence and create a strong foundation for success. The following tips are…
Denver Health’s Community Addiction Rehabilitation and Evaluation Services (CARES) will be able to host an intern this summer, educating the next generation of substance use care professional, thanks to the generous grant from the NDASA Foundation, the nonprofit arm of the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. The summer internship supported by the grant aligns closely with the NDASA…
The surgical nutrition team provides advanced treatment for complex gastrointestinal (GI) conditions including intestinal failure from short bowel syndrome, enterocutaneous fistula, gastroparesis, and functional intestinal motility disorders. Our services include comprehensive nutritional assessment, dietary counseling, enteral access and enteral formula management, parenteral access, and…
Climate Resilience: Protecting Health in a Changing Climate Climate change is increasing health risks and disrupting healthcare delivery through extreme heat, poor air quality, and severe weather, with the greatest impacts on vulnerable communities. Denver Health is strengthening climate resilience by investing in emergency preparedness, infrastructure, sustainable operations and community…
Denver Health is the first hospital in Denver and one of only two in Colorado to offer Contrast-enhanced mammography screening, or CEM. CEM is a new type of imaging exam that offers benefits beyond just improved imaging. It uses the same basic equipment as a standard mammogram but adds an iodine-based contrast agent injected into a vein. Cancerous tissue tends to recruit new blood vessels, and…
As vaccine hesitancy rises and confusion persists around pediatric vaccine schedules, a new national study offers clear evidence supporting the importance of hepatitis B vaccination at birth. Lead author and Denver Health pediatrician Josh Williams, MD, published findings in Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open that show vaccination at birth is strongly associated with…
Denver Health has named Aaron Eberhardt, MD, an emergency medicine physician with nearly two decades of leadership experience, as associate chair of emergency medical services (EMS) and medical director of the Denver Health Paramedic Division, following a competitive national search conducted by Denver Health and the Denver Department of Public Safety. “Dr. Eberhardt brings a rare combination of…
Denver Health has been awarded accreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program administered by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). The designation recognizes Denver Health's Breast Care Center as meeting rigorous national standards for quality, multidisciplinary care, and patient outcomes. In September 2025, Denver Health underwent an in-person…
Colorado is at the forefront of a national movement to explore the therapeutic potential of psychedelic substances. In November 2022, Colorado voters approved Proposition 122, the Natural Medicine Health Act, making Colorado the second state in the nation to decriminalize the personal use of psilocybin and other natural psychedelics for adults 21 and older. The law also created a framework for…
Denver Health has selected Eric Lavonas, MD, MS, as executive director of Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety (RMPDS), recognizing his decades of leadership in medical toxicology, emergency medicine, research and education. Lavonas has more than 30 years of experience as a clinician, researcher, educator and organizational leader. At Denver Health he has served as interim director of…
Denver Health has been recognized with the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) Dick Davidson NOVA Award, which honors outstanding collaboration by hospitals and health systems working to build healthier communities. The recognition highlights Denver Health’s Housing Outreach, Partnerships and Engagement (HOPE) program, a hospital-based partnership model that improves health outcomes for…
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Southeast Denver has a new medical center built to help you with healthy aging and lifelong wellness! Open now to existing primary care patients (July 6 to new patients), the new Denver Health Southeast Medical Center brings care you can trust for the best years of your life’s journey. Serving adult patients of all ages, this new clinic features adult primary care and specialty care services,…
Denver Health Denver's Home for Injury Care 🌐 Ver en Español From the pitch to the peaks, Denver loves to play hard. But bumps, sprains, and injuries are part of the game too. Denver Health has five urgent care locations, virtual care options, and Denver's only 24-hour pediatric urgent care. And when it's more serious — the city's only Orthopedic Center of Excellence. At…
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Denver Health has been recognized on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2026, a national distinction honoring hospitals that deliver exceptional care from pregnancy through birth and postpartum. High‑quality maternity care is essential to the long‑term health of newborns and the women who give birth. To identify the nation’s leading hospitals, Newsweek and Statista evaluated…
Denver Health has been recognized with the 2026 Greenhealth Champion Award from Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to environmental sustainability in healthcare. The award honors the health system’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its environmental performance and embedding sustainability across its operations, culture and patient-care environment. Practice…
America’s Essential Hospitals recognized Denver Health for its Obstetrics (OB) Perinatal Addiction Recovery (OB PEAR) Program, which integrates substance use disorder screening, treatment and care coordination into routine prenatal and postpartum care to reduce maternal morbidity. The association presented Denver Health with the 2026 Gage Award for quality improvement at a June 11 luncheon at…
Ten months after a bullet tore through Ben Varga's neck at Washington Park, he stood before a crowd at Denver Health on his 24th birthday, celebrating life and calling for an end to gun violence. "I'm incredibly lucky to be here today, standing, walking, talking and seemingly unaffected from the incidents that happened on that day," Varga said at a Dec. 10, 2025 candlelight…
It will forever be a Christmas Colin Metz will never forget. In 2024, he was skiing with his dad at Winter Park Resort, a family holiday tradition, but this time something happened that changed his life. "I was going up, and there's this little cliff that I always jump off of and I've been very comfortable with," Metz said. "I hit the jump and from what my dad said, I…
The Lown Institute has ranked Denver Health No. 1 in the nation for value of care. In Colorado, Denver Health is No. 1 for community benefit and racial inclusivity and in the top five for health equity, inclusivity, avoiding overuse and cost efficiency. Denver Health earned A’s across all eight metrics in the 2026 Lown Institute Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility, which evaluates hospitals…
Jon Frohlich has hiked hundreds of mountains in Colorado, including all 58 of the 14ers, over more than 20 years. But his finish at the 2026 Colfax Half Marathon on May 16, which came six months after he nearly died of a heart attack, was the most emotionally rewarding trek of his life. Frohlich, 48, had been healthy his entire life and had no family history of heart problems before he headed up…
Pediatric Care Locations in Denver, Colorado Pediatric Emergency Department and Urgent Care Center 777 Bannock St., 1st Floor, Pavilion A Denver, CO 80204 24 hours a day Phone: 303-602-3300 More Info Primary Care Center 660 N. Bannock St., Pavilion L, 7th Floor Denver, CO 80204 More Info Wellington Webb Center for Primary Care 301 6th Avenue Denver, CO 80204 Appointments: 303-436-4949 Pharmacy…
"I trust Denver Health with my life. Literally." For Garritte Hitchens, saying those powerful words are an affirmation of all she has been through and how far she's come, thanks to her lifelong health care partner, Denver Health. Hitchens was born at Denver Health, and if not for exceptional trauma care over a few touch-and-go days, she would have died there, too. A crash on Jan. 4…
What is a Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube)? A gastrostomy tube (G-tube) is a feeding tube that is surgically inserted into a baby's stomach to provide nutrition, fluids and medications. It is often recommended for infants who cannot safely or effectively get enough nourishment by mouth because of feeding or swallowing challenges. While the G-tube ensures your baby receives the nutrition they need…
Charlotte Olsen suddenly couldn’t speak. She couldn’t text. She could hear what her colleagues were saying, but for nearly an hour, she lost the ability to communicate at all. For someone who had spent her career preparing for emergencies, she was wholly unprepared for the possibility of a stroke at just 40 years old. It was a chilly, snowy day in November 2024, and Olsen, who was working in…
Denver Health is proud to announce that it has received certification from DNV as a Primary Stroke Center, affirming the hospital’s readiness to handle a full range of stroke-related medical problems. "This certification reflects Denver Health's unwavering commitment to providing timely, evidence-based stroke care when every second matters," said Dave Jeon, MD, Stroke Center…
Summer in Colorado means hiking, mountain biking, fishing and spending long days outside. Colorado's climate, especially in places like Winter Park, can feel cooler than other parts of the country, but warm temperatures, direct sunlight and strenuous activity can still put you at risk for heat-related illness. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke happen when your body can't cool itself…
Whether you're visiting Winter Park for hiking, skiing or just enjoying the fresh mountain air, your body needs time to adjust to Colorado's high elevation. Altitude sickness can affect anyone, no matter your age or fitness level. Knowing the symptoms, how to prevent it and when to seek medical care can help you enjoy your trip safely. What Is Altitude Sickness? Altitude sickness, also…
The Colorado Women's Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2027, and we're proud to share Denver Health CEO Donna Lynne is being recognized among an extraordinary group of women whose leadership, innovation, service and determination have made a lasting impact on Colorado and beyond. Representing diverse professions, backgrounds and generations, this year's inductees have…
I think we’ve all experienced imposter syndrome at some point in our lives. Those persistent feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy, or the sense that we’re just not cut out for the role we’ve been given. Toss in sleep deprivation and the absence of a clear rule book, and it’s no surprise that the new parent period can amplify postpartum emotions even more. Reality of new-parent confidence It…
