Whether you're a new parent or expecting a baby in the near future – congratulations! Welcoming a new baby is one of the most exciting, challenging and rewarding times of your life. We know you have a lot on your mind, including how to prepare for and protect your new little one. It can be overwhelming, so helping you break down one of the best ways you can keep your child safe – properly installing and using a car seat.

Why Arming Yourself With NARCAN is More Important Than Ever During a Pandemic

Opioid drug overdose deaths in Colorado are on a steep rise since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This is normally the time of year when Denver Health doctors, nurses and other providers remind parents to get their children up to date on their vaccinations before heading back to school. Just because we are living with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic does not mean we should not stay on top of keeping children vaccinated. In fact, it is more important than ever this year.

This has been a hot summer so far in Denver, and in addition to taking precautions for heat when we work or play outside this year, we are all encouraged to monitor for symptoms of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Heat Illness Symptoms versus COVID-19 Symptoms

The hot weather may make it difficult to tell the difference in symptoms of heat illness versus symptoms of COVID-19, as some symptoms of the novel coronavirus are similar to those of heat injuries. 

Similar symptoms include:

We know that celebrating the Fourth of July during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is going to look a lot different than it normally does.

Denver Health's infectious disease and public health experts say it is possible to still have a good time, but now is not the time to get too comfortable and forget about the responsible things we have all been doing to help slow the spread of the virus.

The Story of the Health Warriors Who Made Denver Health What It Is Today

This is the latest in a series of articles reflecting on and celebrating the rich history of 160 years of Denver Health.

Back in the early 1960's, Dr. Samuel Johnson was keenly aware of patients as he walked through the lobby of what was then known as Denver General Hospital (Denver Health today). For many, the journey began with a pre-dawn bus ride, two or three transfers, a long wait to see a doctor, and finally, an expensive taxi ride home.

How to Best Manage Your Stress During COVID-19 & Beyond

May is Mental Health Month and many of us are experiencing heightened stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. With social distancing and working from home now being a reality for the immediate future, it is important to recognize the importance of maintaining your mental health by taking care of yourself. Denver Health workplace well-being strategist Tracy Shea noted these four effective ways of self-care: journaling, exercise, yoga and mindfulness.

Denver Health is proud to provide care for all in our community, especially at this time when we are experiencing the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We provide the same quality care, no matter what language our patients speak, with the help of native-speaking patient navigators as well as our language interpretation services, serving patients who speak more than 200 different languages, free of charge.

Phone and Video Doctor's Appointments During COVID-19 and Beyond

A lot of things have changed during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but one thing that remains the same is your ability to get the quality health care you need from Denver Health. In response to the continued recommendations from our public health officials to stay at home when possible and practice social distancing, Denver Health has rapidly expanded its telehealth (telemedicine) services, allowing patients to speak with their providers from the comfort and safety of their own homes.

When we talk about front line workers in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, at the top of that list are the heroes who, in many cases, come in contact with infected patients before anyone else does – our paramedics. The Denver Health Paramedics are facing some of the most uncertain and unnerving working conditions right now.