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Volume 9| Issue 3| Through Aug. 18, 2015
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 UCHealth, Broncos ink deal
The two organizations set off public relations fireworks with the announcement of a partnership July 30. With the agreement, the Broncos' massive Englewood training facility was renamed the UCHealth Training Center. But UCHealth leaders, including President and CEO Liz Concordia (left), say the deal is aimed at finding new ways to improve the health of patients throughout the city, state, and region. >>More
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Makeover of former ED nears completion
The old place has been vacant more than two years, but crews are on track to wrap up a major renovation project early next month. Patients for the Pain and Spine/Rehab clinics could begin care in the remodeled space as soon as early October. >>More
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 Hospital, Providers Find Partnership Recipe Elusive The disappointing results of last fall's Provider Engagement Survey have leaders from UCH and the School of Medicine searching for ways to improve collaboration and increase faculty involvement in decision making and problem solving. New strategies for communication are on the table. >>More
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Finding the person behind the patient
In "This Hospital Life": The artwork of the late Natalie Kutner -- mother of UCH Chief Medical Officer Jean Kutner -- now on display on campus (right), reminds us that clinical data tells only a fraction of a patient's story. Plus: "What You Read." >>More
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 What are you reading?
Beach books, espionage, juicy thrillers, dark fantasies, and familiar friends are just a few of the page-turners that appear on the summer reading lists of four UCH employees we grilled. Left: IT trainer Curt Devore shows a surprise favorite recommended by his wife. >>More
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Surgeon explores the glories of the grape
In this edition of "Provider Portrait": It's not often you find a physician as comfortable with bones as he is with Bordeaux, but UCH orthopedic surgeon Bennie Lindeque fits the bill. The deep red of the oaken barrel in his office attests to his passion. >>More
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 UCH in the News
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Around UCH
Our round-up of goings-on, big and small, in and around the hospital. This issue: Teams We Treasure times two; a picnic for preemies (right); paging support for the Book Drive; chipping in for CeDAR golf tourney; more. >>More
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 Follow us on Facebook
News, views, stories of inspiration and general good stuff at UCH. Up now: video of Blackhawk helicopter landing on UCH helipad; UCH boosts Liver Life Walk (left) at City Park. >>More
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Dean Reilly's news The latest about what's going on at the School of Medicine -- from the new dean. >>More
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New UCH President and CEO Ready to Head West
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Will Cook (above) will take the helm in September after a variety of leadership roles with UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center). A strong believer in the mission of academic medicine, Cook says he sees enormous opportunities for UCH and UCHealth to make an ever-greater mark in the Rocky Mountain region. >>Go
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Reputation Remains a Barrier in UCH's U.S. News Rankings
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There was plenty for the hospital and School of Medicine to celebrate in the 2015 "Best Hospitals" report. Leaders are now looking for ways to boost the reputation of programs that continue to excel in nearly every other category. Department of Medicine Chair David Schwartz, MD (above), sees plenty of opportunities. >>Go
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Physician Advisor's Job Won't Stop with the Docs
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Debra Anoff, MD (above), the hospital's first "physician advisor," is a key component of a renewed effort to increase attention to quality and safety matters. But she will serve as a bridge not only to physicians, but to staff, providers, and teams throughout UCH. >>Go
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A Seat in the Executive Suite for Quality and Safety
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For Jeff Glasheen, MD (above), who will become UCH's first-ever chief quality officer next month, meeting high standards for patient care and outcomes isn't something staff and providers have to do; it's something they want to do. His job: Help them get the data, training, and resources to make that happen. >>Go
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Network Is What's Next for Rare Neurological Diseases
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UCH is the only hospital in the region participating in NeuroNext, a national collaboration of academic medical centers aimed at pooling support to find new treatments for rare neurologic diseases. The hospital has participated in three clinical trials and is looking for more. >>Go
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