Stories
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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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
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 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