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Leading the charge in synthetic pot fight Since late August, the ED has seen scores of people sickened by dangerously potent - and possibly tainted - versions of synthetic marijuana. The hospital helped drive news coverage of the outbreak and UCH toxicologists have served as experts for law enforcement officials in Colorado and other states. >>More
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Medical waste dumping puts hospital at risk Used syringes, blood bags, soaked sponges and drapes, containers of surgical blood - it's all gone down trash chutes, been improperly bagged and simply left in unsecured areas. "People need to take a basic level of responsibility for staff safety," said EVS Director Jack Rupert. >>More |
Last link to Denver campus to close The hospital notified staff and patients that it will close its Chronic Dialysis Unit Sept. 28. The unit, housed in the old Critical Care Tower on Ninth Avenue, is the hospital's last on the old campus. >>More
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A passing fancy In this month's Campus Diary: UCH-er Theresa Lotspeich (second from near right) swears she had fun joining a sweaty 12-person team on a 200-mile run. Plus: the state of Quaker; one proud dork; pastry pro in HR; the hospital's latest fashionista. >>More |
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A long run to daylight In This Hospital Life: Eight months ago, Victor Carlos (left, with wife Brenda) was hooked to a machine that did the work for his badly damaged lungs. With stubborn effort and the support of his family and UCH providers, Carlos is preparing to run the Denver Marathon in October. >>More |
Stitching up to slim down An endoscopic tool resembling a tiny sewing machine is helping patients who have had bariatric weight loss surgery shed pounds they've regained. The hospital is the only one in the Rocky Mountain region performing the stitching procedure. >>More |
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Facing familiar flu shot complaints Infectious Disease Medical Director Michelle Barron, MD (left), has heard -- and answered -- all the complaints and charges from detractors of vaccinations. But she's ready again this year to respond to concerns and explain why you need to get your shot. >>More |
Delivering for males The women's-only "Save the Males" event next week aims to raise money for prostate cancer care and research. Maybe a bigger challenge: helping men overcome one of the biggest barriers in catching the disease early: themselves. >>More
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Providers team up to choke off a growing medical threat The number of patients with complex diseases involving the esophagus and stomach is steadily increasing. The recently launched Esophagus and Gastric Multidisciplinary Clinic at UCH brings together specialists who combine their expertise to create tailored treatment plans for patients. >>More |
Patient fights his illnesses to a draw Weeks in the hospital can sap the spirit, but a UCH patient found power in the pen. He's created dozens of carefully crafted caricatures of caregivers that have strengthened bonds and triggered smiles. >>More
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Around UCH A quick look at what's happening in and around the hospital. This issue: meet the flockers (left); men and women of teal; School of Medicine climbers get high; bring the woods to CeDAR golf tourney; more. >>More |
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A Healthy Financial Report for FY13
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The unaudited financial report for fiscal year 2013 showed robust growth in the numbers of surgeries, clinic visits and admissions. Close attention to expense control also helped to spur strong earnings. >>Go
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EMTALA Violation Sparks Changes |
The hospital has implemented policy and procedural changes after a CMS ruling that it improperly denied transfer of a patient from another facility in January. >>Go |
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A Disc-Repair Breakthrough
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Spine Center surgeon J. Peter Witt, MD (above), is using a new minimally invasive endoscopic procedure to repair damaged discs, the source of suffering for many. "I came out of anesthesia and the pain was 100 percent gone," says one of his patients. >>Go
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Headache Clinic
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More than one-third of patient encounters in the Neurology Clinic at UCH are for head pain. The recently opened Headache Clinic provides a variety of pain-alleviating remedies for a frequently overlooked but often debilitating condition. >>Go |
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UCH in the News |
Hand washing scofflaws; Banner's northern strategy; probing prostate; more. Mentions: Ben Cort, Ethan Cumbler, Michael Dinneen, Cathy Erbes, Mike Ferrara, Tom Flaig, Kennon Heard, Bonnie Jortberg, Anne Meese, Tamim Shaikh, Dan Weaver. >>Go |
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The latest from the School of Medicine. >>Go |
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