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Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, former Denver Mayor Wellington E. Webb. Denver Health Foundation Executive Director Crystal Potter Rivera, Denver Health CEO Donna Lynne, DrPH, former Denver mayor Guillermo "Bill" VIdal, and former Denver Mayor, Colorado Governor, and current U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper at the 2024 Denver Health Foundation "Thriving Denver" Gala

Denver Unites at 2024 Foundation Gala

April 16, 2024

Leaders and locals come together to proclaim the critical importance of Denver Health to the community Nearly 1,400 people attended the 2024 Denver Health Foundation Gala on Saturday, April 6, at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center. The theme this year was “Thriving Denver” and the event raised $1.5 million in proceeds, which… More

Painting by Denver artist Lauri Keener. The focal point of the painting is a child forming a heart with their hands against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. The horizon also includes notable landmarks such as Empower Field and Elitch Gardens amusement park. To the right, the Bernard F. Gipson Sr. Eastside Family Health Center stands prominently. The array of feathers at the bottom is inspired by Journey Through Our Heritage, a local Denver Aztec dance troupe that performed at the gala.

Local Artist’s Inspiring Journey a Highlight of Gala

Lauri Keener’s story illustrates Denver Health’s dedication to community wellness  Lauri Keener’s studio is in Globeville, not far from the Bernard F. Gipson Sr. Eastside Family Health Center—a vital hub for the community’s well-being. Her artwork, created live as one of the highlights of the 2024 Denver Health Gala reception, allowed guests to glimpse the… More

Hybrid Operating Room set-up

Hybrid Operating Room Initiative Raises the Standard for Emergency Care 

March 21, 2024

Modernization is crucial, with philanthropy playing a key role  As crowds filled downtown Denver celebrating the Denver Nuggets’ historic first NBA Championship last year, shots rang out at 20th and Market Streets. Within one minute of receiving the emergency call, Denver Health paramedics mobilized, directing six ambulances to transport 10 victims to Denver Health. All… More

A Denver Public School student is cared for by a Denver Health employee at Denver South High School's school-based health center run by Denver Health Pediatrics.

School-based Health Centers Grow with Donor Support 

February 23, 2024

Denver Health Pediatrics at Denver Public Schools benefits from community outpouring Serving as the gateway to accessible health care and educational enrichment for Denver’s children, adolescents, and young people, Denver Health Pediatrics at Denver Public Schools (DPS) and the supportive school-based health centers (SBHC) play a pivotal role in fostering an integrated approach to the… More

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Kaiser Permanente and Denver Health Foundation Donors Transform Philanthropy Landscape

January 31, 2024

Unprecedented gift ignites unmatched enthusiasm in pioneering fundraising initiative  In a landmark collaboration, Kaiser Permanente Colorado and Denver Health Foundation have successfully concluded the Kaiser Permanente Community Challenge, a crucial initiative that raised more than $18.7 million to sustain, enhance, and expand access to care throughout the Denver Health system.  In May 2023, Kaiser Permanente… More

A collage of headshots of Denver Health Board of Directors members Rose Andom, Fred Glick, and Read Pierce M.D., who joined the board in January 2024

Denver Health Foundation Board of Directors Welcomes Three New Members

January 26, 2024

Esteemed community leaders drive Foundation’s vision forward Denver Health Foundation welcomes three new members to the board of directors: Rose Andom, Fred Glick, and Read Pierce, M.D. joined the Foundation board in January. Board Chair Josh Hanfling expressed enthusiasm about the new members. “We are delighted to welcome Rose, Fred, and Read to the board,”… More

Denver Health trauma survivor Jessica Barclay addresses the media during a press conference, announcing the acquisition of 10 new ambulances for the Denver Health Paramedic Division fleet. Seen alongside her are Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, Denver Health Paramedic Division Chief Gary Bryskiewicz, Denver Health CEO Donna Lynne, and Colin Barclay, Jessica’s husband and Denver Health Foundation board member. The Barclays, with The Anschutz Foundation and other Denver Health Foundation donors, played a pivotal role in funding these new vehicles.

Denver Health Paramedic Division adds 10 new ambulances to fleet

January 10, 2024

Grateful patient shares story of survival as reason to help secure ambulances DENVER – (Jan. 10, 2024) Denver Health CEO Donna Lynne and Chief Paramedic Gary Bryskiewicz were joined by Mayor Mike Johnston and Denver Health patient Jessica Barclay and her husband, Colin, today to showcase 10 new ambulances that will begin serving the Denver… More

Two outstretched hands hold a red heart symbolizing giving

Denver Health Foundation Donors Make Lasting Impact in 2023

December 28, 2023

Denver Health patients and community benefit from thoughtful giving  Denver Health Foundation reached new heights in 2023, driven by ambitious fundraising goals and significant donor support. Denver Health Foundation donors contributed more than $20 million in 2023, showcasing their dedication to Denver Health’s mission of ensuring the physical, social, and economic health of Denver. A… More

Pictured L-R Denver Health employees Crystina Blessing, Tafadzwa Muchineripi, Christine Haynes, Denver Health CEO Donna Lynne, DrPh, Denver Health employees Beth Neuhalfen, Serena Sadler, Primavera Mendoza, Sofia Chavez, and Denver Health Foundation Executive Director Crystal Potter Rivera take a break during a luncheon celebrating participation in the 2023 Employee Giving Campaign.

Denver Health Staff Go Above and Beyond, Inspired by Community

November 29, 2023

Employee giving at Denver Health drives essential programs, department initiatives Denver Health employs 8,100 people. From world-renowned trauma surgeons and clinical psychologists to certified nursing assistants and doctoral residents to paramedics and EMTs to translators and patient navigators to administrative assistants and security personnel to custodians and groundskeepers—every person who works at Denver Health is… More

Dr. Randy Miles, Chief of Breast Imaging at Denver Health poses outside of the Outpatient Medical Center (OMC)

Dr. Randy Miles Leads Breast Imaging Division

October 30, 2023

Denver Health makes notable improvements in patient care delivery Denver Health Radiology operates out of 18 sites throughout Denver and Colorado including the Federico F. Peña Southwest Family Health Center and Downtown Urgent Care (DUC) Center, as well as the Denver Health Winter Park Medical Center, a unique medical facility located at the base of… More