Winter sports injuries often have the same three things in common – crash, twist and pop! Ohh yes, then there's number four - PAIN!
 

Stroke is a leading cause of disability and is the number five cause of death in the United States. It is dangerous and deadly; however, you can control and treat many of the risk factors. If you, or a loved one, is having a stroke, time is critical! Immediate medical attention and treatment may decrease the long-term effects of a stroke and may prevent death.  

Recognizing the warning signs can make the difference between recovery, disability or death. A simple way to remember the stroke warning signs is F.A.S.T.:

The past year was a year of profound loss. Taken from so many of us were lives and livelihoods, loves and loved ones. Even facts and universal truths seemed stripped away by a roller coaster pandemic and repeated cycles of social action and reaction. Among the overlooked statistics from this lost year was the terrible toll wrought by drug overdose deaths, which increased by 64 percent in Denver in just one year, adding to our personal and local misery, echoed in similar trends across Colorado and the nation.

When it comes to getting care when you suddenly get sick or injured, it's important to know the difference between urgent vs. emergency care and what type of care you should seek out. 

Why These Heroes Still Love Their Jobs Through the COVID-19 Pandemic

Ask any of our amazing frontline workers at Denver Health – from the housekeepers and food service workers, to the doctors, nurses, techs and more – and they will tell you they know the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over. While some members of the community are getting "fatigued" with the restrictions to stop its spread – such as mask-wearing, social distancing of six feet or more and limits on the number of people at gatherings – the heroic frontline workers know first-hand what it's like to deal with the virus.

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 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.

One letter begins, "Dear doctors, nurses and other staff: thank you for taking care of the people that are sick during this "ruff" time." That is just one of the dozens of letters of appreciation that now line the hallway in Denver Health's Emergency Department.

Blue skies and sunshine are standards of living in Denver. Biking down your favorite mountain or relaxing in one of the parks is a big perk of summer in our state, but this can also mean dangerous sun and heat exposures, especially during the middle part of the day when the sun is the strongest. With the temperature set to hit 100 degrees this week, it is time to be aware of heat dangers and how to protect yourself and your family.

Heat Rash and Sunburn Symptoms

Effects from the heat range from mild to severe. On the mild end of the spectrum is heat rash.