Denver Health Partners to Open Clinic for Domestic Violence Victims
November 01, 2019
Denver Health announced the opening of the Rose Andom Health Center inside the Rose Andom Center, Colorado’s first family justice center. This clinic allows Denver Health to offer primary and women’s care, as well as well-child visits on-site at the center where clients are already being connected to resources. The Rose Andom Center improves the lives of domestic violence victims by facilitating better access to services and staff of community... Read More ›
Venezuelan Amputee Walks After Losing Legs in Subway Accident
November 01, 2019
Zarividz “Zaza” Camacho lost both of her legs eight years ago in a subway accident in Venezuela. Staff at Denver Health’s Amputee Clinic are helping her to walk again after she was confined to a wheelchair. Camacho, a hospitality student at Denver University, has been in physical therapy here for two months. Her physical therapist, Kelly Hinds, pictured directly behind Camacho, is teaching her to use prosthetic limbs.“It’s an honor... Read More ›
Staff Brings Halloween to Sick Kids
November 01, 2019
Dozens of pediatric patients dressed up in costumes for Denver Health’s 8th annual Halloween parade. Kids participated in the festivities on Trick-or-Treat Street, including face painting, prize fishing, pumpkin decorating and science experiments. Our newest pet therapy dog, Dawson, also stopped by. Read More ›
Preemies Become Superheroes for Halloween
November 01, 2019
Premature babies became superheroes in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Wednesday. NICU staff, and four-week-old Wolverine baby Jorge, threw on their capes for the pre-Halloween celebration. More than two-dozen babies born prematurely and in need of special care are currently in the staff’s care. Twins, Milani and Juan Carlos, who dressed up as Harley Quinn and the Joker, came into the world nearly two-months early. NICU team members gathered with... Read More ›
Rehab Doctor Helps Guatemalan Amputees to Walk
November 01, 2019
Dr. Susan Ladley is helping amputees to regain their mobility—but not just at Denver Health. A physical medicine and rehabilitation physician in Denver Health’s Orthopedics Department, Dr. Ladley served patients at a community clinic last month in Guatemala. Some of them came in dire need, including the rancher pictured above with Ladley, who lost his right leg 15-years ago in an accident. After traveling 12 hours seeking only a new... Read More ›
