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Anxiety at UCH in wake of typhoon The super storm that flattened large areas of the Philippines brought back familiar memories -- and worry -- for Annabelle Desmond (right) of Food and Nutrition Services, one of a number of Filipinos at the hospital. Her story and how you can help the Philippines recover. Plus: "What You Read." >>More |
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The hospital, packed again, returns to the "old" MICU With UCH's average daily census up sharply this month and the ED holding inpatient boarders, space has again gotten tight. Last week the hospital repurposed the old MICU as a surge unit to relieve pressure. >>More |
Doing harm by doing too much A CU School of Medicine initiative brings to light stories of the well-intentioned but unnecessary tests and treatments that have endangered patients. UCH internist Brandon Combs, MD (right), helped to launch the award-winning project. >>More |
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Dog days in Burn/Trauma Therapy dogs bring some comfort to patients enduring the ordeal of burn treatment -- and providers like them, too. Left: Nurse and pet therapy volunteer Debbie Schwartz with therapy dog Kelty. >>More |
President says let's party Singing, dancing, DJs? The annual President's Award Dinner got a makeover Nov. 8. Far right: Emergency/Trauma Services Director Rob Leeret bared his admiration for Emergency Medicine Chair Richard Zane, MD (near right) as President and CEO John Harney looked on. Leeret and Zane won the "Partnership in Leadership" award for their work in the new ED. >>More |
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NICU pieces together clinical puzzle Outcomes in the hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in key areas are better than those in the state, nation and even the world. There's a method to it. Left: James Barry, MD, with nurse Kathy Quintana, RN. >>More |
Hospital unearths buried treasure The hospital's recently launched "Teams We Treasure" initiative recognized Food and Nutrition Services and the Neuro ICU this month for their exceptional service and patient care. Right: members of the Neuro ICU listened as senior leaders presented their award Nov. 19. >>More |
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Around UCH The haps in and around the hospital. Frozen birds fly; Cardiology calls clipping (left); pension questions answered; Trust pounds Weight Watchers availability; more. >>More |
Hospital deepens DBS team The arrival of neurosurgeon Aviva Abosch, MD, PhD gives the hospital another expert and a leading researcher in deep-brain stimulation. Its usefulness is expanding beyond treatment of Parkinson's disease. >>More |
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Palliative Care's Perfect Pitch |
A year and a half of preparation paid off as the hospital's Palliative Care program earned Joint Commission advanced certification -- with no requirements for improvement. Above: program leaders Jeanie Youngwerth, MD (left), and Harri Brackett, CNS, could smile after the visit. >>Go |
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A Game Changer for Burn Surgery? |
A skin substitute trialed at UCH successfully completed its Phase II clinical trial. It offers an alternative to painful autografts, says UCH burn surgeon Michael Schurr, MD (above). >>Go |
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Up all Night at MFCU |
The 12-bed Maternal Fetal Care Unit at Children's Hospital Colorado began round-the-clock care last month. Staffed almost entirely by UCH OB nurses, the unit has expanded its capabilities while scrutinizing its safety procedures, says Executive Director Mary Beth Martin (above). >>Go |
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Ortho Makes Patients the Teachers |
A pilot project on the 8 West Orthopedics Unit asks patients to tell their nurses what they've learned about managing their joint-replacement recovery. The aims: reduce readmissions and improve quality of life. Above: 8 West nurse Michaline Wingfield, RN, helped to roll the pilot out. >>Go |
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UCH in the News |
Saving a Bronco safety; twin miracles; more sunshine, less SAD; ocular snow jobs; more. Mentions: Melissa Batts; Dawn Comstock; Timothy Crombleholme; John Harney; Mark Hayes; Kristin Holmes; Michael Kim; Victoria Pelak; Vijay Ramakrishnan; Jason Stoneback; Matthew Taylor; Michael Weissberg. >>Go |
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