When to go to Urgent Care vs. the Emergency Room (ER)
July 17, 2019
When you or a loved one is suddenly injured or feeling very sick, there's a critical decision to make – do you need to go to urgent care or the emergency room?
Four Health Tips for Women
July 09, 2019
Denver Health would like to congratulate the USA Women's National Soccer Team for securing their fourth Women's World Cup title on Sunday! In honor of the team's fourth World Cup and for the women we all love in our lives, here are four tips for women who want to stay healthy:
New Career at Denver Health for One-Time Addict
July 02, 2019
More than 15 million American adults struggle with alcohol abuse, according to the most recent National Survey on Drug Use and Health. It can be especially tough to control those addictions around the holidays.
Cómo encontrar a un médico que hable español en Denver Health? (How to Find a Spanish-Speaking Doctor or Caregiver at Denver Health)
June 27, 2019
Denver Health se enorgullece en brindar atención médica de la más alta calidad para todos, sin importar quién eres o de dónde vienes. Nuestra misión es cuidar a la gente de Denver y la región de las Montañas Rocosas. Nuestra atención medica se extiende a todos nuestros pacientes, sin importar su estado social o económico, capacidad de pago o el idioma que hablen.
Why Do I March in Pride?
June 14, 2019
Denver Health is proud to provide affirming and sensitive health care for the LGBTQ community at all of our locations from a network of specially-trained, LGBTQ-friendly physicians and providers. Caring for the LGBTQ patient population also includes showing support as an organization for LGBTQ people at community events, including Denver PrideFest every June. For Pride this year, we asked our employees who march at the event to answer the question, "Why Do I March in Pride?" Here are just a few of the responses:
Denver Health Supports Bill to Increase Vaccination Rates
May 01, 2019
A Denver Health Physician's Perspective
More than 700 cases of measles have been recorded across the country since January. But only 89 percent of kindergarten-aged children in Colorado have been vaccinated, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Low vaccination rates put vulnerable community members, such as infants too young to receive vaccinations, the elderly, or those with compromised immune systems, at risk for vaccine-preventable diseases.
What To Expect During a Sexual Assault Exam
April 15, 2019
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and in recognition of that, I want to talk about the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program at Denver Health and what a person can expect if they come in for treatment following an assault.
Beyond the Marie Kondo Method: The Psychology behind Tidying-up
March 12, 2019
Debuting in January 2019, the popular Netflix show “Tidying up with Marie Kondo” promised to help families decrease chaos and “spark joy” within their homes. Although the notion of watching stressed-out families organize their belongings is baffling to some, Kondo’s approach fits well with popular cultural movements emphasizing minimalism and mindful consumerism.
Home Remedies for a Cold
March 05, 2019
Home Treatments for the Common Cold and Cough from a Medical Perspective
It’s cold and flu season, and almost everyone has a family or "home remedy" for the common cold. Here are the top five best home remedies we gathered from our Denver Health employees, along with some less effective home remedies and some solid medical advice for how to treat a cold.
Top Five Home Remedies for a Cold
From “The Favourite” - What is Gout and How to Treat It?
February 21, 2019
The Motion Picture Association of America nominated the movie “The Favourite” for an Academy Award for best picture. If you’ve already seen this movie, you will have noticed the main character, Queen Anne (played by Oscar-nominated actress Olivia Coleman), suffered from an on again/off again painful joint condition called gout. Because of its prominent role in the Oscar-nominated film, people have taken increased interest in this condition.
