News from WISH at the University of Colorado Hospital

Notice our logo has changed? It's to show our new partnership with Poudre Valley Health System and Medical Center of the Rockies to create University of Colorado Health, which is designed to deliver the highest quality patient care with the highest quality patient experience.

Combining Poudre Valley Health System, which is one of the top-performing community health systems in the nation, with University of Colorado Hospital, the highest-ranked academic medical center in the country in quality, will build a healthier community and provide unmatched patient care in the Rocky Mountain West.

Here are a few quick updates:

Our Let's Talk: Conversations About Women's Health lecture series was a great success. On May 12th experts talked about how to build a healthy lifestyle and strong relationships. Please join us in the Fall of 2012 for more informative lectures.

In this issue we have asked subject matter experts to write about:

The New 3-Dimensional Tomosynthesis Mammography
Why Do Females Injure Their Knee's Four to Six Times More Than Men...And What Can You Do About It?
A Guide to Skin Care for each Decade of a Woman's Life

WISH makes a commitment to educate women on health. To facilitate this goal we have engaged a community educational outreach program and created a Library of Articles. Connect to this electronic archive and read good information on health topics. Print out a copy of our tools:

Be Active Your Way is a tool to track your physical activity
Know Your Numbers helps you understand your cholesterol

Learn more about efficient Prescription refills at WISH

New 3-Dimensional Tomosynthesis Mammography Technology at University of Colorado Hospital

By Lara Hardesty, M.D., Associate Professor of Radiology, University of Colorado School of Medicine

Section Chief of Breast Imaging

Mammogram Appointment University of Colorado Hospital's Breast Imaging Center has just installed Mammographic Tomosynthesis, or "3-D mammography", a new technology that provides a tremendous advance in our ability to detect breast cancer on mammography. This service is being offered for routine yearly screening mammograms. Rarely in the history of care has technology so changed the outcome of care. Read More...

Why Do Females Injure Their Knees More Than Men...And What Can You Do About It?

By Maria Osborne, PT, MSPT, Supervisor

CU Sports Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Many women and their children are following the recommended guidelines to "be active". However, along with the exercise women should consider adding some preventive measures to reduce the risk of injury.
Research shows that many of these injuries are preventable with the proper neuromuscular training. Our experts can provide valuable information and tips to reduce the risk of injury. Read about the ACL Injury Reduction Program...

A Guide to Skin Care

What You Need to Know for Each Decade of a Woman's Life

By Theresa R. Pacheco, M.D., Associate Professor

Cosmetic Services at The Wellness Center,

Program Director

Young Woman applying face cream

Skin is a living organ that changes from decade to decade. Skin Health is important and everyone wants great skin. Dr. Pacheco offers her best recommendations for Colorado Women during the years in which skin changes the most. Read More...

Thank you for your choosing

Women's Integrated Services in Health for your primary care.

Yours in Service,

Women's Integrated Services in Health Team

Wouldn't it be nice to access to your medical records from home or on the go?

Our hospital is growing and making improvements too. It's not quite like our first tooth, but UCH is marking the start of a new era of safe electronic communication with your doctor. My Health Connection allows you to access your test results, make appointments with your doctor, communicate with your doctor, nurses and front desk staff by email. Read about My Health Connection (MHC) and the new Iphone application. We invite you to sign up today. Choose to connect from your desktop or download the app that allows iPhone users to connect directly to the popular My Health Connection. It is FREE! Other smart phone apps will follow soon.