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2021
A World First: Children's Colorado Implements 3D Intracardiac Echocardiography in Pediatrics
Children's Hospital Colorado | December 19, 2021
3D ICE improves the standard of care for congenital heart disease and electrophysiology procedures by reducing the need for general anesthesia, improving efficiency and expanding treatment options.
Pediatric Oncologist at Children’s Hospital Colorado Leads Effort to Battle Childhood Cancer Around the World
Children's Hospital Colorado | December 09, 2021
For children living in high-income countries with access to excellent health care, the likelihood of surviving exceeds 80%. Unfortunately, the survival rate is only 15–45% for most children battling cancer who live in low-and middle-income countries. To address this, Sandra Luna-Fineman, MD, a pediatric oncologist at Children's Hospital Colorado, partnered with others to create the CureAll framework.
Following State of Emergency Declaration, Families and Experts Seek Immediate Action From Policymakers to Turn Colorado’s Youth Mental Health Crisis Around
Children's Hospital Colorado | November 16, 2021
Action on solution-focused policies from officials at each level of government is critical to addressing the dire mental health needs of Colorado’s kids.
Children’s Colorado Nurse Named National Magnet Nurse of the Year
Children's Hospital Colorado | November 15, 2021
A Children's Colorado nurse, Denise Abdoo, PhD, was named a 2021 National Magnet Nurse of the Year by the American Nurses Credentialing Center in the Structural Empowerment Magnet® Model Component Category.
Colorado Fetal Care Center at Children's Hospital Colorado Celebrates Its 10-Year Anniversary
Children's Hospital Colorado | November 12, 2021
The Colorado Fetal Care Center at Children’s Hospital Colorado is celebrating 10 years as a globally renowned leader treating some of the most challenging fetal conditions in children before and after birth.
Children’s Hospital Colorado Celebrates Authorization of Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids 5+
Children's Hospital Colorado | November 12, 2021
Pfizer’s COVID vaccine is now available to kids 5 and older. Learn why we’re encouraging vaccination for this age group – and how 252 Colorado kids helped pave the way for their peers.
Study Shows Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccination 93% Effective at Preventing Hospitalization in 12- to 19-year-olds
Children's Hospital Colorado | October 28, 2021
A study published last week found that full vaccination with the Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA vaccine was 93% effective in preventing COVID-19 hospitalizations in adolescents and teens — even as the highly contagious delta variant became the dominant strain in the U.S.
Two Children’s Hospital Colorado Nurses Win 2021 Nightingale Luminary Awards
Children's Hospital Colorado | October 25, 2021
Two nurses from Children's Hospital Colorado were awarded Colorado's highest nursing honor, the 2021 Nightingale Luminary Award.
Children's Colorado Stands with Partners Declaring National Pediatric Mental Health Emergency
Children's Hospital Colorado | October 20, 2021
In May, Children's Colorado declared a pediatric mental health state of emergency. Now, Children's Colorado supports the national pediatric mental health emergency declaration made by the Children's Hospital Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Children’s Hospital Colorado Earns 2021 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired Recognition
Children's Hospital Colorado | October 08, 2021
Children’s Colorado is being recognized by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). This recognizes our effective application of core and advanced technologies into our clinical and business programs to improve health and care in our community.
Colorado Springs Magazine Highlights the Best Doctors in Southern Colorado
Springs Magazine | September 08, 2021
Dozens of Children’s Colorado, Colorado Springs experts have been recognized by their peers in Colorado Springs Magazine's Top Doctors issue. This underscores our commitment to offering Southern Colorado the best pediatric medical care possible, close to home.
Children’s Hospital Colorado’s Pediatric Care Network Ranked Top Among Healthcare Providers
Children's Hospital Colorado | August 10, 2021
Children’s Hospital Colorado’s highly ranked Pediatric Care Network improves health outcomes and patient and provider experience for a lower total cost of care.
Denver Business Journal Names Suzy Jaeger Outstanding Woman in Business
Children's Hospital Colorado | August 05, 2021
Children’s Colorado’s Senior Vice President and Chief Patient Experience and Access Officer Suzy Jaeger has been chosen as one of the 2021 Outstanding Women in Business by the Denver Business Journal.
5280 Top Doctors Issue Spotlights 78 Children’s Colorado Providers
Children's Hospital Colorado | August 03, 2021
Meeting unprecedented challenges and providing unparalleled care under pressure have long kept our providers at the top of their fields—and the top of awards lists. This year is no exception. For the 28th year, dozens of Children’s Colorado experts have been recognized by their peers in 5280 Magazine's Top Doctors issue.
Ralph Lauren, Medical Dog, Retires from Children’s Hospital Colorado
Children's Hospital Colorado | July 26, 2021
After more than seven years of service to kids – that’s 49 in dog years – beloved medical dog Ralph, MD, is hanging up his service vest. Learn about Ralph and the outsized legacy he leaves at Children's Hospital Colorado.
Children’s Hospital Colorado Thanks Governor and Lawmakers for Prioritizing Youth Mental Health
Children's Hospital Colorado | June 10, 2021
Colorado is providing $5 million to fund emergency short-term capacity-building for high-quality, specialized, behavioral and mental health placements and therapeutic foster care.
Children’s Hospital Colorado Declares a ‘State of Emergency’ for Youth Mental Health
Children's Hospital Colorado | May 26, 2021
Children’s Hospital Colorado, declared a “State of Emergency” in youth mental health today, a first in the 117-year history of the hospital system. Children’s Colorado has seen a 90% increase in demand for behavioral health treatment in the past two years. Across Colorado, counties are reporting that they are seeing a similar increase in the need for mental health services that they’re unable to meet.
Greg Raymond to Assume Role as Southern Region President for Children’s Hospital Colorado
Children's Hospital Colorado | March 31, 2021
On April 1, 2021, current Southern Region Chief Operating Officer Greg Raymond will fully transition to the role of Southern Region president and current Southern Region President Margaret Sabin will transition to the role of past president.
Children's Hospital Colorado and STAQ Pharma Develop Solutions to Common Pediatric Medication Challenges
Children's Hospital Colorado | March 19, 2021
A new approach to handling medicine for children improves patient care, addresses drug shortages and reduces medical waste. STAQ (Safety, Transparency, Availability, Quality) Pharma and Children’s Hospital Colorado are partnering to make this new approach available.
THC Stays in Breast Milk for Six Weeks, Study Shows
Children's Hospital Colorado | March 12, 2021
Research conducted by Children's Colorado experts and published in JAMA Pediatrics confirms the importance of abstaining from marijuana while pregnant or breastfeeding, especially considering today's more potent forms of marijuana and the drug's potential harm to infants.
Denver Business Journal Recognizes Children’s Colorado Team Member in 40 Under 40 Awards
Children's Hospital Colorado | March 04, 2021
Robert Franklin II was among The Denver Business Journal’s 40 Under 40. His work at Children’s Colorado and in the community related to diversity, health equity and inclusion earned him this recognition.
Enhanced Recovery Efforts for Cesarean Delivery Reduce Need for Opioids by 80%
Children's Hospital Colorado | January 19, 2021
Doctors from the Colorado Fetal Care Center found that using a wound infusion pump in combination with enhanced cesarean recovery efforts can reduce opioid use by more than 80%. They also found that a third of patients never took a single narcotic pain pill after the cesarean delivery.
Children’s Hospital Colorado Contributes to AFM Paper in The Lancet
Children's Hospital Colorado | January 13, 2021
Children's Colorado doctors who do research for the University of Colorado School of Medicine contributed to a paper in The Lancet about a rare polio-like disease called acute flaccid myelitis (AFM). As the first doctors to start a clinic for AFM patients, Children's specialists have deep expertise in the diagnostics and management of the condition and are committed to improving outcomes and eventually preventing it.
