During these uncertain times the idea of giving birth can be stressful, but at Centura Health, we're on a mission to provide expert care and support through your pregnancy. Our providers are committed to partnering with new moms for prenatal care and developing your unique birth plan. To learn more about our birth centers, please visit: https://bit.ly/3n8OZfo
Join us on October 7 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for Littleton Adventist Hospital’s in-person job fair!
Bring your RN, CNA, Surgical Tech or Sterile Processing Tech practice to a magnet designated hospital. RSVP is required. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/363CaNz
Open. Safe. Ready to care for you and your loved ones. Centura Health’s urgent care centers continue to offer the same great care we always have. If you need fast care, please come see us. Find urgent care near you: https://bit.ly/360gbqU
Our primary care clinics are open and ready to care for you. We continue to take extraordinary precautions to ensure your visit is safe. From telehealth appointments to in-person care, we’re here to help. Find care near you: https://bit.ly/3mFVqXg
Right now, 37 million American adults are living with kidney disease, and that’s not okay. Centura Transplant is proud to be the presenting sponsor for the Denver Kidney Walk for the 4th year in a row, scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 4.
Our team, “Centura Transplant Keepin’ it REnAL!” is walking to raise vital funds to support the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and expand public conversation from kidney disease to kidney health. It’s just one of the ways we’re committed to whole person care and flourishing communities.
Check out our team for ways you can help, and join us if you can! https://bit.ly/3kwUbrA
And we invite you to learn more about Centura Transplant as well: https://bit.ly/35XeR87
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Pandemic or not, emergencies don’t wait. If you need immediate care, our Emergency Departments are open, safe and ready for you. To find locations near you, visit: https://bit.ly/3kCn9Gn
As we continue to return to normalcy, we want to remind our patients health care needs, such as well-woman care exams and clinical breast exams, can be treated safely. These essential health screenings allow our physicians the opportunity to detect diseases, cancer and diabetes, early when they are the most treatable. Find care today: www.centura.org/womenshealth
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Join us this morning for the virtual Denver Kidney Walk as our Centura Transplant team, “Keepin’ it REnAL!” walks to raise vital funds to support the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) in its fight for the millions living with kidney disease. Watch the live stream below as we live our mission to nurture the health of the people in our communities!
Denver Kidney Walk is live now!
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Back or neck pain can be debilitating, especially when we’re stuck at home more often. Centura Health spine specialists are recognized leaders in their field and are committed to finding the right treatment plan to getting you back to the activities you love. Find safe and compassionate care nearby: www.centura.org/spine-care
COVID-19 cases are increasing, and flu season is just beginning. It is more important than ever to make sure you’re continuing to take simple precautions to protect yourself, your loved ones and your neighbors.
Centura Health emergency physician Dr. Mark Elliott reminds us of three simple steps that are proven to stop the spread of COVID-19.
We understand how living with a gastrointestinal disorder can be difficult and uncomfortable, especially during a pandemic. But Centura Health is here to offer safe and compassionate diagnosis and treatment of the full spectrum of gastrointestinal disorders. Don’t delay care, visit: www.centura.org/Gastroenterology to learn more about managing gastrointestinal disorders.
Strokes. Spinal injuries. Brain conditions. All of these conditions can change a life in an instant. Fortunately, caring for neurological conditions is an award-winning strength for Centura Health. Find safe, reliable care near you at www.centura.org/neuroscience-care
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Free Webinar Series: Preventing Falls
#WorldStrokeDay provides a timely reminder to never delay care when you suspect someone may be experiencing a stroke. Recognize the signs and call 911 immediately. Our hospitals and emergency departments are safe and prepared to care for you and your loved ones.
At Centura Health, we’re proud to have so many of our hospitals recognized by the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association for their continued success in stroke programs. Learn more about we can all prevent stroke death and disability: https://www.centura.org/care-and-health/stroke
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Emergency & Urgent Care Avon is back and ready to take care of your urgent and emergent health care needs. After closing temporarily, we are now open and returning to our original hours of operation. We have implemented increased safety measures to protect you and our staff:
• Requiring face masks upon entering the facility
• Screening temperatures upon arrival of patient
• Disinfecting common areas throughout the day
• Increased disinfecting of the exam rooms after every patient
• Implementing a Covid-19 Q&A screening
• Implementing social distancing and continuation of proper hand sanitation
We're here for you. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/2HMJ27K
Important words from Dr. Andrew French: "While early confusion was fueled by initial messaging that face coverings don’t minimize exposure to the virus, the science is abundantly clear - masks do guard against community spread. In other words, by wearing masks, we protect others. And since asymptomatic infection with COVID-19 happens frequently, universal mask-wearing is an essential tool in our protection arsenal while we wait on a vaccine."
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When Paul Klaboe Jr. needed a kidney transplant, he didn't have to look long or far for a donor. His father was a perfect match and eager to provide a life-saving gift to his son. The Billings, Montana residents went through our Centura Transplant Program at Porter Adventist Hospital, which Paul Jr. describes as the "gold standard" for kidney transplants.
Learn more about our program at https://www.centura.org/locations/centura-transplant/kidney-transplant
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The greatest gift: Ex-West High coach Paul Klaboe didn't think twice to give kidney to ailing son
Today, on Veterans Day, we salute the millions of American men and women who selflessly served in our armed forces. At Centura Health, more than 800 of our incredible caregivers are veterans. Andrew Ritz, Vice President of Operations and Chief Operating Officer at Longmont United Hospital, is just one of those many Centura military veterans to whom we owe gratitude and admiration. In the immortal words of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." #VeteransDay #grateful
Whether you're experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone who tested positive, there are many options available to care for your whole health. We stand ready to help you find a convenient COVID-19 test site or to connect you with a primary care provider.
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Who do you #MaskUp for? Centura Health President & CEO Peter D. Banko and his wife, Elizabeth, mask up for the 21,000 incredible people at Centura in Colorado and western Kansas.
We know that individual and collective community action can flatten the curve, which will slow the number of COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations, and deaths in a way that doesn’t hurt individual livelihoods, businesses and our economic recovery. #MaskUp, along with choosing safe social activities, social distancing, proper hand washing and monitoring our own health and well-being daily, to help slow the spread of this disease and to protect our families, our neighbors and our communities. #MaskUpWithCentura
A frank update from our CEO: "Like you, I am both eager and anxious to move past this current surge and the entire pandemic in general. But as the data and trends are demonstrating, this virus will not go away on its own."
"We do know that swift, aggressive, focused, and collective community action – flattening the curve – can slow the number of infections, hospitalizations, and deaths in a way that doesn’t hurt individual livelihoods, businesses, and our economic recovery."
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When we talk about our incredible caregivers, we mean it. Congratulations to RNs Jennifer Wilson, Tami Friend, Nancy O'Malley and Tatjana Smith. These four amazing nurses were among only 12 Colorado RNs to be named 2020 Nightingale Recipients for nursing excellence. Read more about these women and their well-deserved recognition here: https://www.centura.org/news/four-centura-health-nurses-among-colorados-12-nightingale-recipients-2020
"It's very serious. Take it seriously."
Mark Nepi is on the road to recovery after a month-long COVID-19 hospitalization at Littleton Adventist Hospital. We're humbled by the credit he and his wife, Suzanne, give to our physicians, nurses and other caregivers - "soldiers, saints and heroes," they call them - and we're grateful for their candid message to others. "This is not a hoax, this is not fake news, this is not the flu. This is something to be taken very, very seriously, and it is life-threatening."
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Slowing the spread of COVID-19 still starts with each of us. So #MaskUp and stay safe.
Centura Health is proud to join 113 health systems - including our sponsors, AdventHealth and CommonSpirit Health - across the nation in sharing an urgent plea for all Americans to #maskup, because wearing a face mask is our best chance at slowing the surging COVID-19 pandemic.
What each of us is being asked to do this Thanksgiving holiday is admittedly hard, but it's also necessary, says Dr. Andrew French.
For tips on how to safely celebrate Thanksgiving this year, visit https://www.centura.org/covid-19/story/how-safely-celebrate-thanksgiving-during-covid-19.
Please, let's have each other's backs.
This Thanksgiving, make a sacrifice that could save the life of your loved ones – especially those in your family most vulnerable to illnesses like COVID-19 and the flu.
Today, on Public Health Thank You Day, we express our appreciation for the public health workers in our cities, counties, states and nation. We are grateful for their partnership in research, disease prevention, emergency preparedness and more. #PHTYD
How do we overcome this current and troubling surge of COVID-19 across Colorado and western Kansas?
By recommitting ourselves to those simple actions that are proven to slow the spread of this disease. Let's do it for ourselves, for our loved ones, for our neighbors, for our schools, for our communities, and for our economy.
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Attitudes may change, but the science remains the same. Wearing masks saves lives. Keep doing what's right. #MaskUp and stay safe.
We're proud to join 113 other top U.S. health systems in sharing this urgent, life-saving message. Learn more at www.everymaskup.com.
Join us on #GivingTuesday in making a transformative impact. Your generosity can help the frontline caregivers who help your community – it is one of the most meaningful things you can do in the fight against COVID-19. Donate to your local community health foundation at www.centura.org/foundations
“We initially thought this pandemic was going to be a marathon. Then it turned into an ultra-marathon. Now, it is so far beyond that and reserves are low," says Dr. Di Thompson, Medical Director of Physician Wellness. "You can’t hold your breath for ten months. Now more than ever, we need to care for our own well-being.”
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Your health and safety are our top priorities, and we continue to go to great lengths to ensure our hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, and clinics are ready to care for you.
Thank you Allison Boerner, one of our Charge Nurses at Parker Adventist Hospital, for the straight talk with CBS Denver: "... And everyone they’re exposing because they’re positive is another patient we’ll be seeing.”
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Thanksgiving offers a perfect opportunity to express our overwhelming gratitude to each and every amazing Centura Health caregiver. Today, and every day of the year, they show up and perform important, hard work in our communities. The challenges they face are even greater during COVID-19, yet they continue to amaze us with their compassion, expertise and commitment to each and every patient we serve. For all our caregivers working on the holiday, thank you for that extra sacrifice on behalf of our mission. For those who get to enjoy a day away from their good work, your rest is well-deserved!
Providing the highest quality patient care and safety are at the core of our health ministry, which is why it is with tremendous honor that we congratulate five of our hospitals – Castle Rock Adventist Hospital, Mercy Regional Medical Center, Longmont United Hospital, Penrose Hospital, and St. Francis Medical Center (Penrose-St. Francis Health Services) – for being recognized with The Leapfrog Top Hospital Awards. To be named tops among our peers for outstanding quality and safety reflects the unwavering care and compassion our associates and volunteers pour into their work each day. They are true health care heroes, and we are humbled by the national recognition their tireless work has achieved.
Our frontline caregivers will be the first to tell you that this virus is very real.
Let's have each other's backs as we head into the holiday season. Wear a mask, stay six feet apart, wash your hands, avoid gathering with people outside your household, and don't delay care when you need it.
For more, visit www.centura.org/covid-19
'Tis the season! The Christmas tree was raised Friday in the lobby of St. Mary-Corwin, and it's adorned with ornaments bearing the names of every hospital associate. A particularly fitting tribute is this year's tree topper - a traditional nurse's cap. Have a safe and healthy weekend! #MaskUp 🎄😷
Keeping up with your fitness routine, even as restrictions are in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, is paramount to feeling your best - both physically and mentally. Dr. Devin Bateman, Chief Medical Officer at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital, offers tips for safe, effective exercise.
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Truth matters, and so does compassion for one another. Wearing a face mask is a very small sacrifice to make for the well-being of everyone in our communities. #MaskUp
RN Katie Larson, a charge nurse at Porter Adventist Hospital, goes the extra mile to brighten her patients' days. She's been using dry erase markers to draw pictures on the windows of patient rooms. Turns out those pictures are bringing smiles to the faces of her fellow caregivers, too!
Our caregivers are daily witnesses to the severity of COVID-19. We're asking you to please join us in flattening the curve and saving lives. Simple, compassionate acts like wearing a face mask, staying 6 feet from others, washing your hands, and avoiding gatherings truly do make a difference.
Lakewood Colorado City Government Mayor Adam Paul and Jefferson County Colorado Government Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper toured St. Anthony Hospital yesterday to experience what it's like on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. We're thankful they took the time to visit us and to thank our caregivers. Here's what Mayor Paul said about the experience:
"Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper and I had the incredible honor to meet these HEROES today at St. Anthony Hospital. It was a sobering and powerful experience being on one of the COVID floors. This is no joke, it’s heartbreaking to see the isolation of the patients, however they are in good hands. The incredible staff is working day and night, fighting through so many challenges to save lives. Please give them your thanks! I asked if they have a message to share, they do and it’s simple. Wear A Mask!" #MaskUp
Is it a cold, the flu or COVID-19?
It's the season for common viruses, and with COVID-19 still prevalent in our communities, there's a potential for confusion when you or someone in your family begins to develop symptoms.
Dr. Andrew French helps sort it out.
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Last night at Porter Adventist Hospital we kicked off Operation White Lights to honor all those who compassionately care for our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. This grassroots movement encourages the public to display white ribbons and white lights in support of health care workers in Colorado and western Kansas. We hope you’ll join us in hanging white bows and lights on your home, business, vehicles and anywhere else you can safely and proudly show solidarity with our caregivers.
Learn more at https://www.centura.org/news/centura-health-launches-operation-white-lights.
• When will the vaccine be available to the general public?
• Who will receive the vaccine first?
• Is the vaccine safe for children? What about pregnant women and lactating mothers?
Dr. Stephen Cobb addresses some of your most pressing questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.
It was truly a historic week for our health ministry and our communities across Colorado and western Kansas. We received the first allotments of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at every one of our hospitals this week, and as a result of incredible teamwork and collaboration across our health system we began vaccinating thousands of our frontline caregivers. We are proud of our 21,000 associates, who continue to put their mission of whole person care into action!
The arrival of the first vaccine for COVID-19 is a momentous occasion, but it will take many months for supply to catch up with demand. In the meantime, COVID-19 remains a dangerous and deadly virus. As a community, we must continue to wear masks, socially distance, wash our hands frequently, and stay home when not feeling well. #MaskUp
Today -- more than 10 months after the COVID-19 pandemic reached our communities -- we began vaccinating our caregivers across Centura Health, an effort that will continue in the days and weeks ahead. This significant milestone does not mean we can let down our guard against this deadly illness, but it is nonetheless cause for celebration. For more information about the vaccines, visit https://www.centura.org/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine-information.
We’re so excited to be receiving our initial allotments of COVID-19 vaccine. This afternoon, St. Anthony Summit Medical Center in Frisco received its first 180 doses, which will be administered to frontline caregivers beginning tomorrow.
We are receiving initial allotments of COVID-19 vaccine at every one of our hospitals this week. Dr. Shauna Gulley, Centura's Chief Clinical Officer, talks about what that means for our caregivers as well as the communities we serve.
We're committed to following guidance from the CDC and our state health departments on how to prioritize vaccine distribution.
For answers to more frequently asked COVID-19 vaccine questions, visit https://www.centura.org/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine-information
"Service Above Self" is an official motto of Rotary International and its 35,000 clubs across the globe. That motto certainly resonates with those in health care who dedicate their careers to the health and wellbeing of others. On behalf of Centura's 21,000 incredible caregivers, we thank Colorado's 6,000 Rotarians for their message of support and gratitude, and we honor the work they do to make our communities - and our world - better places for all.
There's just something about the miracle of a birth on Christmas Day. This beautiful baby boy was born this morning at Littleton Adventist Hospital. Congratulations to his parents and to all the parents of our Christmas Day babies. And to our caregivers working today to make miracles such as this possible -- thank you for your expertise, compassion and dedication.
May you have the merriest of holidays, a Christmas filled with peace and joy, and a Happy New Year.
These doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine represent hope. Hope for a healthier and safer 2021. Hope for a return to normalcy. Hope for fewer deaths and serious illness in our communities. Hope for an end to this global pandemic that has touched each and every one of our lives.
On this Christmas Eve, we are full of hope and optimism for what the future holds. Please be safe this Christmas holiday, and continue to wear face masks, socially distance, practice good hand hygiene, and stay away from others when sick.
Katie Columbus, a teacher at Eldorado K-8 school in Superior, Colorado, and her students wanted to make a thank you video for our caregivers and all they've endured throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The compassion and gratitude exemplified by these young women and men warm our hearts and also remind us that we're all part of a connected community whose members lean on one another for strength and resilience in challenging times.
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Part of the magic of the Christmas season is bringing joy to others. The amazing Medical Oncology team at Parker Adventist Hospital once again participated in the Salvation Army Angel Tree program, this year donating 160 gifts to children and senior citizens in need. We are proud of the work they do every day, and we're equally proud of the generosity and compassion they exhibit to others.
We're so happy to begin vaccinating our partners in law enforcement and other first responders. Thanks for stopping by Littleton Adventist Hospital, Sheriff Tyler Brown from the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office!
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Sheriff Tyler Brown received one of the first doses of the coronavirus vaccine today, which is available to all members of the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office. He's confident in the science behind the vaccine, that it's safe and effective. #itdidnthurt #getprotected #CovidVaccine
We share your excitement about the expanding number of Coloradans eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, including the essential workers and residents 70 and older identified in the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s updated Phase 1B. Please know we are working hard with our state and local public health partners to safely and quickly distribute the vaccine. When we have a vaccine available for you, Centura Health will contact you through your MyCenturaHealth account with specific instructions on how to make an appointment. If you don’t have a MyCenturaHealth account, we will provide instructions on how to create one once you are eligible for the vaccine. We are not currently able to provide walk-in vaccinations.
For more information about the COVID-19 vaccine, please visit https://www.centura.org/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine-information.
Rita Ward, a Certified Surgical Tech on Littleton Adventist Hospital's Labor & Delivery Unit, received her first dose of the COVID--19 vaccine on December 23. "I still have not had any adverse reactions - yeah! I'm scheduled and happily waiting for my second shot, which will be in mid-January. I have encouraged friends and family to get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it is offered to them; I feel it's the only way we can get a true handle on this virus." Thanks for all you do, Rita!
“Anytime anybody comes rolling in the ER, we're there. Anybody who's on the ventilator, we're there. Anybody who needs to be intubated, we're there,” veteran Parker Adventist Hospital ICU nurse Robin Mannino said.
“It's been a challenge, but we've stepped up to the challenge.”
We're immeasurably proud of all our caregivers, and we're equally excited to now have COVID-19 vaccines to protect them as they continue to serve our health ministry and our communities across Colorado and western Kansas.
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Unlike the typical flu vaccine, the COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna require two doses for maximum effectiveness. Learn more at https://www.centura.org/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine-information.
We understand your eagerness to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. We're similarly eager to provide that vaccination to you. Dr. Shauna Gulley, our Chief Clinical Officer, talks about the appointment process and how our patients will be notified when a vaccine dose is available for them. For more information about the vaccine, visit https://www.centura.org/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine-information.
Centura Health remains committed to quickly and safely administering COVID-19 vaccinations in accordance with the state of Colorado’s tiered distribution plan. We know that the sooner Coloradans are vaccinated, the sooner this devastating pandemic can come to an end. We will send you an invitation to receive the vaccine based on your age, health risk factors and the tiering system established by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. No walk-in vaccination clinics are planned for the initial phases of vaccine distribution. For more information about the vaccine, visit https://www.centura.org/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine-information.
This free monthly series connects you with experts across the region. On Thursday, join Jim Levi, Division Chief of EMS at Breckenridge's Red, White & Blue Fire Protection District, for tips on everything from rug placement in your home to handrails to reducing clutter.
These free webinars are open to anyone who wants to learn more about fall and injury prevention for themselves or a loved one.
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Fall Prevention Webinar: Protecting yourself from household and environmental hazards
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Fall Prevention Webinar: Protecting yourself from household and environmental hazards
We're excited to be partnering with school districts and other key community organizations to begin vaccinating essential workers in accordance with Phase 1B of Colorado's vaccine distribution schedule.
“There are hundreds of thousands of people in that category and we’re going to ensure every person over time is offered an opportunity to get the COVID-19 vaccine,” says Dr. Shauna Gulley, our Chief Clinical Officer.
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School nurses receive COVID-19 vaccine as distribution widens
More than 13,000 Centura Health associates have now received their first COVID-19 vaccinations, and we recently invited more than 9,000 community partners to receive the vaccine in our hospitals, with many more to come in the weeks ahead. Here, OB nurse Robin Johnson receives her first shot at Parker Adventist Hospital. "I'm proud to say I received the Pfizer vaccine the first day it was offered," Robin says. With each dose of vaccine administered, we move closer to an end to this devastating pandemic.
While initial studies indicate the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are approximately 95% effective at preventing recipients from getting sick with COVID-19, it is not yet clear whether those who have been vaccinated can still be asymptomatic spreaders of the virus. For this reason, we strongly recommend everyone – including people who have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine – continue to practice safe behaviors such as wearing a face mask, practicing social distancing, washing your hands frequently, and staying home when sick.
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Q: Do I need to call my doctor’s office to get a COVID-19 vaccine?
A: You do not need to call your doctor’s office to get a vaccine. We will send an invitation by email through your MyCenturaHealth patient portal.
Please note that a scheduled appointment is required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. We are unable to accommodate walk-ins at this time.
More of your COVID-19 vaccine questions answered here: https://www.centura.org/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine-information
"Here's to Dad," Centura Health anesthesiologist Dr. Gregory Fauteux said this week as he received his second dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Fauteux knows the devastation COVID-19 can cause; the virus took his father's life November 22. "One of the true tragedies is that there are over 350,000 people just like him - someone's father, someone's brother, someone's mother, someone's daughter, and we just need to take it seriously."
We're working day and night to get the vaccine to as many of you as possible and as quickly as possible in accordance with state guidelines for vaccine distribution. While this process plays out, it's essential that all of us continue to do the things we know stop the spread of this deadly virus: wear a face mask, social distance, practice good hand hygiene, and stay home when sick.
Thank you, Rocky Mountain PBS, for the story.
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Doctor who lost his father to COVID-19 receives second dose of vaccine
It's an honor for us to share James' incredible artwork as part of our Healing Arts program at Parker Adventist Hospital, where James underwent emergency spine surgery after a terrible horseback riding accident nearly three years ago. Creating art can be a powerful healing tool for anyone - regardless of your artistic experience or perceived talent.
“I rediscovered the love of making art," James told FOX31 KDVR.com. "That’s where the painting journey began. To be at home, unable to go anywhere, it was a perfect outlet really for me. It was very important to my healing — mentally and emotionally. I can’t imagine what I would’ve done as an alternative, what I was physically capable of doing that would give me so much joy, just to create something, see a result, and be able to share that with other people.”
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We remain hard at work implementing a vaccine administration process that is efficient, safe and equitable. We know you have a lot of questions about the vaccine distribution phases, appointment scheduling and more. We've updated our COVID-19 vaccination website to provide clarity to you and your loved ones: https://www.centura.org/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine-information
Pictured: RN Clare Hall from St. Francis Medical Center shortly after receiving her first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
We understand your eagerness to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. We're similarly eager to provide that vaccination to you. Dr. Shauna Gulley, our Chief Clinical Officer, talks about the appointment process and how our patients will be notified when a vaccine dose is available for them. For more information about the vaccine, visit https://www.centura.org/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine-information.
“Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a time to learn from our past and from each other to better understand the racial justice movement. At Centura Health, our Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance also marks the launch of ongoing efforts that will continue far into the future, designed to effect change in the very structures and systems within which we live and work.
“Indeed, our commitment to social justice lies in our Mission, our core Values, and our Adventist and Catholic founders, who teach us that all people are made in the image of God and so possess an equal and inalienable worth. We ask that you join us today in the power of prayer and reflection as we re-commit ourselves to stand with all those dedicated to meaningful change in our communities, our states and our nation.”
-- Dr. Oswaldo Grenardo, Senior Vice President & Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Emmanuel Rusaka is a problem solver by nature. He works as an IT Service Analyst for Centura Health, where he helps our associates who are having computer trouble. Recently, he decided to help solve a different kind of problem after hearing those he loves express doubt and fear about COVID-19 vaccines.
”I think the misinformation is quite great and I think that we just have to work together to eliminate that,” he said.
In service to Centura’s mission of nurturing the health of the people in our communities, Emmanuel is on a personal mission to clear up the distrust of the vaccines where he can.
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We've now administered more than 30,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine across our Centura Health ministry in the past month. And while we still have a long way to go to vaccinate everyone in our communities across Colorado and western Kansas, we're proud to be operating more than a dozen vaccination clinics for our patients and community partners, with more set to open in the coming days. Our commitment is to every community, every neighborhood, every life - whole and healthy. We plan to fulfill that commitment, one COVID-19 vaccination at a time.
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'It's our turn now': Memories of polio vaccine provide reassurance at COVID-19 vaccine clinic
Defeating COVID-19 takes resolve, resiliency, commitment and collaboration. Community partnerships like this one between Mercy Regional Medical Center, the Upper Pine River Fire Protection District and San Juan Basin Public Health are evidence of what's possible when we work together. We're looking forward to all the COVID-19 vaccinations that will be administered to the residents of La Plata County through this vaccination center, and we were honored to provide training.
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Upper Pine River Fire in Bayfield plans to open COVID-19 vaccination clinic
Dr. Stephen Cobb: "It's very important to get that second dose, and the reason why is you want to have all the benefit this vaccine provides." For the COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer, that benefit can equate to 95% effectiveness - but only after the second dose has been administered. Learn more at https://www.centura.org/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine-information.
Fill out our new Vaccine Notification Sign-Up form to receive additional information and instructions about the COVID-19 vaccine through email and/or text messaging: https://www.centura.org/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine-information
Please note that you are not required to complete the form in order to receive the vaccine.
Congratulations to St. Mary Corwin Medical Center's Breast Center of Excellence, which recently was recognized as a Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence by the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers Program. We remain the only comprehensive breast center in Colorado to achieve this prestigious designation, achieved by meeting the highest set of certification criteria. St. Mary Corwin's Breast Center of Excellence is proud to offer the highest quality breast health care to our communities across southern Colorado! To learn more, visit https://www.centura.org/locations/st-mary-corwin-medical-center/medical-services/breast-center-excellence.
Thanks to Major J.P. Burt and the Colorado State Patrol for bringing breakfast to our COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Parker Adventist Hospital this morning. Our partners at CSP simply wanted to thank us for our continuing efforts to vaccinate first-responders and save lives in our communities. We appreciate you as well!
Vaccine info: https://www.centura.org/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine-information
“I believe TMS is really saving my life.” After years of living with severe depression, medication wasn’t helping Maria Bouzis. Then her psychiatrist referred her to Centura Porter Adventist Hospital for a safe, effective procedure called TMS. “It’s actually really soothing and comfortable. You just sit there and relax.”
TMS uses focused magnetic pulses to stimulate the part of the brain that controls mood. Each session takes about half an hour and is delivered under the supervision of one of our board-certified psychiatrists.
For more information and questions about TMS or to make a referral, please call us at 303-715-7765. We look forward to providing the very best possible care, and hope, for patients struggling with depression.
Our caregivers talk about why they're choosing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, and why they recommend you do as well.
For answers to your vaccine questions, visit https://www.centura.org/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine-information.
"I am doing this to give hope to all who are afraid of the vaccine. It pains me when there is false information that gives people fear instead of courage. Scientists are working day and night to come up with a solution to this virus, and we really need to trust our system and give it a chance to protect us. Let's come together and do this for the sake of humanity, and let's get over it and go back to our normal lives."
-- Emmanuel Rusaka
Read more about Emmanuel's story at https://www.centura.org/covid-19/story/lets-do-sake-humanity
We're myth-busting with Dr. Stephen Cobb this morning. If you've heard either of these two myths about the COVID-19 vaccine, please spend less than 60 seconds today listening to Dr. Cobb provide the facts:
1. The COVID-19 vaccine contains live virus
2. The COVID-19 vaccine changes our DNA
For more factual information about the vaccine, please visit https://www.centura.org/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine-information.
Two years ago, Justina and Dan Oldehoff gave birth to their first son, Carter. He was just 24 weeks old and weighed only 1.5 pounds. Carter fought hard in our NICU at Littleton Adventist Hospital, but tragically he died four days later.
Justina and Dan turned their experience, and their grief, into something wonderful for other families dealing with premature birth, loss and the NICU journey. On behalf of Carter's Cause, the organization they created in their first son's memory, Justina and Dan donated 250 NICU care packages for current and future families in our NICU care at Littleton Adventist.
Their work on Carter's Cause also led to a surprise 7Everday Hero award from Denver7. Thank you, Justina and Dan, for your inspiring work.
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Colorado couple creates Carter's Cause after losing son to premature birth
Do you want to learn more about getting a kidney transplant? Or are you interested in learning more about donating a kidney?
Centura Health and Centura Transplant at Porter Adventist Hospital are honored to partner with the National Kidney Foundation on its upcoming FREE virtual workshop, “First Steps to Transplant,” an introduction to kidney donation and transplantation. Our very own Dr. Karl Womer, Medical Director of the Kidney Transplant program at Centura Transplant, will be a featured speaker! Please visit the registration link below.
To learn more about Centura Transplant, visit https://www.centura.org/locations/centura-transplant
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One of the most common concerns we hear from community members about the COVID-19 vaccine is that it might not be safe. Dr. Stephen Cobb and Dr. Ozzie Grenardo talk about the successful trials of both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines and why those trials give health care professionals overwhelming confidence in both the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine.
Learn more at https://www.centura.org/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine-information.
We're as excited to provide COVID-19 vaccinations as you are to receive them. To date, we've launched more than 35 clinics across Colorado to provide vaccinations to residents 70 and older.
If you're a Centura Health patient, you will receive an invitation through your MyCenturaHealth patient portal account when a dose is available for you. If you're not a Centura patient or don't have a MyCenturaHealth account, visit https://www.centura.org/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine-information to sign up to receive the vaccine. We're committed to ensuring vaccine access to everyone based on the state's phased prioritization.
Dr. Ramona Rodriguez practices internal medicine at Centura Health's Timberview Clinic at Parker. She's passionate about promoting the COVID-19 vaccine in our communities.
"I received my vaccine for myself, for my husband (so he stays well), for my patients (so I can continue to be healthy to care for them), for my family (hoping we can see each other soon), for my community (because I want to reassure them and encourage them to continue to practice prevention), and in memory of those we have lost to COVID-19."
Learn more about the vaccine, including how to sign up to receive updates about the vaccine and its availability, at https://www.centura.org/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine-information.
Today is World Cancer Day, an international awareness day to unite the world in the fight against cancer. We salute every cancer fighter and survivor, wherever you may be on your cancer journey. Please know that our Centura Health Cancer Network and its incredible caregivers are here to support you every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.centura.org/care-and-health/cancer-care.
Pictured: Radiation Oncologist Dr. Anna-Maria De Costa #WorldCancerDay #IAmAndIWill
We're so excited for this new technology available to Wound Care patients at Penrose-St. Francis Health Services.
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Our hospitals and clinics are much greater than the sum of their parts. Providing exceptional patient care and experience involves countless associates and departments - from Environmental Services to Pastoral Care to Nutritional Services to Sterile Processing and so many more. Thanks to KOAA 5 for shining a spotlight on some of those critical team members and the indispensable roles they play.
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Unsung heroes share stories from front lines of COVID-19 pandemic
Getting a COVID-19 vaccine doesn't mean we can immediately return to pre-pandemic behaviors. In fact, it remains critical that we all continue to follow safety protocols such as mask-wearing, hand-washing and social distancing. Our Dr. Andrew French explains why.
Join Chad Bratten, PharmD, a clinical pharmacist at Parker Adventist Hospital, for a discussion about "Medications and Falls."
Our free monthly Fall Prevention Webinar series takes you on a journey through multiple topics that affect your life, or the life of a loved one. The series is geared toward those who:
--Are over the age of 65
--Are a caretaker for someone at risk of falling
--Have older adults in their life
--Have a fear of falling
--Fear your loved one is at risk of falling
--Want to learn more about fall prevention
--Want to understand why fall prevention is so important
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Fall Prevention Webinar: Medications and Falls
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Fall Prevention Webinar: Medications and Falls
Today we are proud to announce incredible recognitions for 12 of our hospitals across Colorado and western Kansas, highlighted by Penrose Hospital achieving the rank of one of America's 250 Best Hospitals and Porter Adventist Hospital being named one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement.
The annual ratings and rankings by Healthgrades are geared to promote clinical success among hospitals and are determined by a rigorous methodology that independently analyzes hospitals' clinical outcomes. Ultimately, the ratings are designed to help patients and their doctors make informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or for common elective procedures.
In addition to the awards bestowed upon Penrose Hospital and Porter Adventist Hospital, 12 of our hospitals received 5-Star ratings in various procedures and outcomes according to research released by Healthgrades:
• Avista Adventist Hospital is a 5-Star Recipient for Treatment of Pneumonia.
• Castle Rock Adventist Hospital is 5-Star rated in areas of cardiac, pulmonary and critical care.
• Littleton Adventist Hospital is 5-Star rated in areas of neurosciences, pulmonary, critical care and labor and delivery (2020 achievement, as the 2021 women’s care awards have not yet been released).
• Longmont United Hospital is 5-Star rated in areas of neurosciences, gastrointestinal and critical care.
• Mercy Regional Medical Center is 5-Star rated in areas of cardiac, orthopedics, pulmonary, gastrointestinal and critical care.
• Parker Adventist Hospital is 5-Star rated in areas of cardiac, orthopedics, neurosciences, gastrointestinal, critical care and bariatric.
• Penrose-St. Francis Health Services (PSF) is the proud recipient of Healthgrades' America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award for two years in a row. PSF was also named one of Healthgrades' America’s 100 Best Hospitals for cardiac care, coronary intervention, orthopedic surgery, spine surgery and prostate surgeries.
• Porter Adventist Hospital was named one of Healthgrades' America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement for six years in a row. Porter is also 5-Star rated in orthopedics, gastrointestinal and critical care.
• St. Anthony Hospital was named among the top 10% of the nation for cardiology services for six years in a row. It is also 5-Star rated in areas of cardiac, pulmonary, gastrointestinal and critical care.
• St. Anthony North Hospital is 5-Star rated in gastrointestinal and critical care.
• St. Catherine Hospital is a 5-Star recipient for Total Knee Replacement.
• St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center is 5-Star rated in pulmonary for treatment of pneumonia.
“Centura Health is home to 21,000 talented caregivers on a mission to provide the best possible patient experience for each person and their unique needs, as illustrated by these numerous rankings across our 17 hospitals in Colorado and western Kansas,” said Shauna Gulley, MD, Senior Vice President & Chief Clinical Officer. “As we continue on our mission of providing whole person care for individuals across the many communities we serve, it’s important that we uphold the highest standards of quality care and continuously strive to provide our communities with health care that helps them flourish.”
Congratulations to all of our caregivers for their continuing and exceptional work on behalf of our patients and our communities.
We're committed to providing COVID-19 vaccinations equitably across our communities while following the state's phased prioritization. For the latest information about the vaccine and its distribution, visit us at https://www.centura.org/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine-information.
We're ramping up for this weekend's mass vaccination clinic in Colorado Springs, and we can't wait to provide first doses to approximately 5,000 El Paso County residents. Thanks for the help and partnership, COVIDCheck Colorado, El Paso County Public Health and all the other organizations and agencies working hard to make this event a success. It's important to us that this vaccination clinic include our underserved and disadvantaged communities in addition to educators, existing patients and those who signed up through the Centura vaccine form. It is an invite-only event, so please don't show up on site unless you received an invitation.
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Centura hosts mass vaccination clinic at Broadmoor World Arena
Do you know what's sweeter than candy and chocolate? Heartfelt, homemade cards to our caregivers from the communities we serve. Thanks to ROX Arts Gallery, Aspen Grove shopping center and the many Littleton residents who have taken the time to share their words of love and appreciation for our caregivers. They care for you and you care for them, and we wouldn't our communities to be any other way.
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Coloradans make Valentine's Day cards for Littleton Adventist Hospital health care workers
Our bodies don't develop instant immunity after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine - particularly after the first dose. That means we remain susceptible to contracting and spreading the virus, even up to two weeks after receiving the second dose.
We realize it can be confusing to keep up with all the latest vaccine news. But we're here to help. Visit our Vaccine Information page at https://www.centura.org/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine-information for clarity and answers.
Today is National Wear Red Day, part of a coast-to-coast effort to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and to save lives. Here are some great reasons to GO RED today:
G: Get Your Numbers. Ask your doctor to check your blood pressure and cholesterol.
O: Own Your Lifestyle. Stop smoking, lose weight, exercise, and eat healthy. It's up to you. No one can do it for you.
R: Realize Your Risk. We think it won't happen to us, but heart disease kills one of every three women.
E: Educate Your Family. Make healthy food choices for you and your family. Teach your kids the importance of staying active.
D: Don't Be Silent. Tell every woman you know that heart disease is our No. 1 killer.
For more about heart health, or to find a physician near you, visit https://www.centura.org/care-and-health/heart-and-vascular
#WearRedDay #GoRedForWomen #HeartMonth
As mesmerizing as it is to watch this time-lapse of our mass vaccination clinic in Colorado Springs, we're more in awe of the dozens of caregivers, volunteers, firefighters, EMTs, police officers and others who came out Saturday to help more than 2,300 people get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. We're looking forward to repeating the process this Saturday for all those whose appointments were rescheduled because of Sunday's miserable weather conditions.
Surgery is all about precision, and spine surgery patients at our Avista Adventist Hospital can have renewed peace of mind that their procedure is even more precise. Avista Adventist Hospital recently hosted the first procedure in Colorado using new integrated robotic technology to perform more accurate and efficient spine surgery.
Dr. Sharad Rajpal used the technology to help a retired Boulder scientist who was suffering from severe pain that prevented him from walking. He is now home recovering with minimal pain. Dr. Rajpal was one of three surgeons nationwide who became the first to utilize the Mazor Robotic Guidance System with Midas Rex high-speed drills.
“I believe this technology allows surgeons to perform spinal procedures better than we ever have previously by allowing more concise planning and execution in the operating room,” Dr. Rajpal says. “The ability to improve outcomes and safety for our patients is tremendous.”
We're so excited that this technology is available to our communities. Congratulations, Dr. Rajpal and Avista Adventist Hospital!
We share Centura Health President & CEO Peter D. Banko’s gratitude for all the caregivers who came together to brave frigid temperatures and vaccinate thousands of people in Colorado Springs this weekend. We’re looking forward to continuing the work this weekend!
#onamission
Johnny Cashmore needed a kidney transplant, and his wife Jessica was willing to donate one of hers. When she wasn't a match, they did the next best thing -- participated in a paired exchange in which Jessica donated her kidney to someone on the list for whom she was a match. This living donation chain is still going, with seven people having received kidneys from it.
Johnny's procedure was performed at Centura Transplant at Porter Adventist Hospital. Dr. Alex Wiseman, executive director of kidney transplant at Centura Transplant, says paired exchanges such as the one that benefitted the Cashmore family can significantly decrease the wait time for a needed transplant. "Anytime that you can see something that seems to be not a possibility, turn into a possibility, it just is truly rewarding," Dr. Wiseman says.
Learn more about Centura Transplant at https://www.centura.org/locations/centura-transplant.
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Aurora couple will celebrate Valentine’s Day after a paired exchange kidney donation
Do you know what has us feeling the love this Valentine's Day? These sweet, thoughtful notes made by students at The Peak School in Frisco and Altona Middle School in Longmont for our incredible caregivers.
This Valentine's Day is a little sweeter knowing 2,000 educators across our communities received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Saturday. With a special allotment of vaccine from the state, we held educator vaccination clinics at six Centura hospitals yesterday. We're administering more educator doses at clinics early this week as well.
We know vaccinating our teachers helps ensure the promise of an eventual return to normalcy, allowing educators to more quickly get back to the work they love -- providing face-to-face instruction for our young learners. ❤️
The need for life-saving transplants hasn't gone away during COVID-19. To meet the needs of those patients, Centura Transplant turned quickly to telemedicine to ensure this important work could continue. Though a kidney transplant will ultimately require an in-person visit, of course, much of the preliminary work can be handled remotely.
Thanks to Dr. Alex Wiseman and the entire team at Centura Transplant at Porter Adventist Hospital for innovating and adjusting during the ongoing challenges brought by a global pandemic. To learn more about Centura Transplant, visit https://www.centura.org/locations/centura-transplant.
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Life-Giving Donations Pressured by COVID-19 | The Maverick Observer
Milestones are worth celebrating, even when the journey is still underway. This weekend we administered our 100,000th dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. It's a feat accomplished through collaboration, determination and a sense of purpose inherent in a mission-driven organization like ours. We know there are many more vaccinations to give in the weeks and months ahead, and we look forward to continuing this life-saving work in our communities. Thank you to each of our incredible caregivers for their dedication, and thank you to our neighbors and fellow community members for entrusting us with this important work.
Providing vaccinations to people across our communities is truly a team effort. From our incredible Centura Health caregivers to our many dedicated partner organizations to volunteer citizens simply wanting to lend a hand in this historic undertaking, we'd like to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude to everyone playing a part in the vaccination clinics happening here and around the world. We cherish our role - indeed our mission - of caring for those who are ill and nurturing the health of the people in our communities.
"The organizers of the event are to be commended and a big thank you to the staff who, out in the cold & snow, directed traffic in & out of the World Arena, checked people in, administered the vaccine, and checked on those who were vaccinated. You're the heroes!"
Thank you, Robert Shoop, for taking the time to recognize everyone who played a role in the mass vaccination clinic.
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LETTERS: A very positive experience; negative consequences
As mesmerizing as it is to watch this time-lapse of our mass vaccination clinic in Colorado Springs, we're more in awe of the dozens of caregivers, volunteers, firefighters, EMTs, police officers and others who came out Saturday to help more than 2,300 people get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. We're looking forward to repeating the process this Saturday for all those whose appointments were rescheduled because of Sunday's miserable weather conditions.
Surgery is all about precision, and spine surgery patients at our Avista Adventist Hospital can have renewed peace of mind that their procedure is even more precise. Avista Adventist Hospital recently hosted the first procedure in Colorado using new integrated robotic technology to perform more accurate and efficient spine surgery.
Dr. Sharad Rajpal used the technology to help a retired Boulder scientist who was suffering from severe pain that prevented him from walking. He is now home recovering with minimal pain. Dr. Rajpal was one of three surgeons nationwide who became the first to utilize the Mazor Robotic Guidance System with Midas Rex high-speed drills.
“I believe this technology allows surgeons to perform spinal procedures better than we ever have previously by allowing more concise planning and execution in the operating room,” Dr. Rajpal says. “The ability to improve outcomes and safety for our patients is tremendous.”
We're so excited that this technology is available to our communities. Congratulations, Dr. Rajpal and Avista Adventist Hospital!
Did you know cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 cause of death worldwide, with more people dying each year from heart attacks and strokes than any other cause? Cardiac and vascular diseases can strike anyone -- men and women of all ages, races, and economic classes. Fortunately, there are steps we can all take to identify and reduce our risk.
A calcium score heart scan helps identify calcified plaque levels in your heart arteries. If your score is elevated, you can make appropriate lifestyle and medication changes. These changes may reduce your chance of suffering a heart attack or stroke, possibly averting a life-threatening event.
Because we know how important heart health is, we offer calcium score heart scans for $99. There is no preparation required, and no referral is needed. For more information and to schedule a calcium score heart scan at one of our facilities near you, visit www.centura.org/care-and-health/coronary-artery-calcium-screening.
#HeartMonth
We're humbled and honored to be a major contributor to the new Charles J. Blackwood, MD, Endowed Memorial Scholarship to support Black and other underrepresented medical students at CU Medicine. Dr. Blackwood, a native Coloradan who in 1947 became the first African American to graduate from CU's School of Medicine, was a pioneer in every sense of the word.
"Dr. Blackwood serves as an inspiration to Black physicians throughout Colorado, and an endowment in his name to benefit scholarships for Black medical students is incredibly appropriate and long overdue." says Dr. Oswaldo Grenardo, Centura's Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer and a family medicine physician. "Honoring Dr. Blackwood’s legacy and supporting this important mechanism to increase the number of Black physicians was a perfect fit for Centura and our continuing work on Social Justice initiatives."
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CU and Mile High Medical Society Celebrate New Scholarship Fund
One year ago today, we treated the first confirmed COVID-19 patient in the state of Colorado at St. Anthony Summit Medical Center in Frisco. As we reflect on the past year, we remember how our 21,000 caregivers stepped up in the face of immense challenges to do what they do best - care for our patients and our communities. They extend compassion, hope and healing with every interaction, and they meet each day with courage, perseverance and kindness. While our COVID-19 response continues, we want to take a moment on this one-year anniversary to thank our caregivers for all they have done, and continue to do, for our healing ministry.
One year after COVID-19 first arrived in our communities, the fight isn't over for our incredible health care workers.
Thanks to community support and help from two of our Foundations, our Caregiver Resiliency Program is helping caregivers at St. Anthony Hospital and St. Anthony North Health Campus get some breaks and remember how much you care about them.
“Knowing that there are people thinking of you on the outside, it is kind of helpful to pull you out of what you’re doing a little bit as well," ICU assistant nurse manager Emily Schorstein shared.
Learn about the program and how you can help, too!
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COVID In Colorado: Caregivers Receive Help Through Resiliency Program
Earlier this week we celebrated four of our caregivers who were named Colorado Hospital Superheroes by the Colorado Hospital Association for demonstrating courage, a strong moral code, a great sense of responsibility, a fighting spirit and mental toughness to care for their patients and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. But we missed one, and we feel awful for it. Littleton Adventist Hospital Emergency Department Manager Cassi Youngerman is a health care superhero by any definition, and we're honored to have her as part of our Centura team. Here she is being celebrated by her colleagues at Littleton Adventist. Congratulations and well-deserved, Cassi!
We hope you'll join us this morning for a helpful, and free, Zoom webinar!
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Fall Prevention Webinar: Vision and Falls
Our Vision is every community, every neighborhood, every life - whole and healthy. Working toward realizing that vision is a big reason we get so much joy from providing COVID-19 vaccinations to members of our community. As our efforts to vaccinate educators and others who meet the state of Colorado's phased prioritization continues, please keep an eye on your MyCenturaHealth patient portal for a vaccination appointment invitation. If you're not a Centura Health patient or don't have a patient portal account, use our sign-up form to receive information and scheduling instructions once the vaccine becomes available to you: https://www.centura.org/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine-information
Our free monthly Fall Prevention Webinar series takes you on a journey through multiple topics that affect your life, or the life of a loved one. Join Optometrist Steve Clancy, who specializes in pre- and post-op cataract and refractive surgery care as well as specialized contact lens fitting, this Thursday for a Zoom webinar about "Vision and Falls."
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Fall Prevention Webinar: Vision and Falls
The health and safety of our communities is always our top priority. With a major snowstorm predicted for the Front Range beginning Friday evening and continuing through Sunday, we urge everyone to exercise extreme caution and to consider delaying or canceling any plans that involve travel outside your home. In anticipation of the storm and with the safety of our caregivers and patients in mind, we are proactively rescheduling many of our COVID-19 vaccine clinics. You will receive a separate communication from Centura Health or the vaccine clinic organizer with details if your appointment is impacted. As always, our hospitals will remain open and ready to care for you and your loved ones should the need arise this weekend. Please be safe out there!
Image courtesy of US National Weather Service Denver/Boulder Colorado
There’s work to be done to ensure equity in the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine in our communities. On Saturday, we teamed up with State Senator Janet Buckner, State Representative Naquetta Ricks HD 40, and COVIDCheck Colorado to hold a pop-up vaccine clinic in an underserved area of Aurora. Sen. Buckner serves on the Colorado Vaccine Equity Taskforce alongside Dr. Oswaldo Grenardo, Centura’s Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer as well as a family physician at CHPG Cornerstar Primary Care in Aurora. Saturday’s clinic focused on vaccinating community members of color, and we’re grateful for the partnerships that helped make it happen. We look forward to continued strides in this important work.
Learn more about the Colorado Vaccine Equity Taskforce at https://www.coloradovaccineequity.org/.
We're so happy that thousands of El Paso County residents were able to get their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine this weekend at our mass vaccination event with COVIDCheck Colorado. Thanks to all the caregivers and volunteers who make these vaccine clinics a huge success!
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Thousands attend mass vaccination clinic at Broadmoor World Arena for their 2nd dose
What an amazing example of whole person care! When an 80-year-old cancer patient at St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center missed two recent appointments, her care team noticed and contacted her out of concern for her wellbeing. They learned the patient's water heater had broken and her home's pipes had burst due to the recent extreme cold, leaving her without running water. Social workers at St. Mary-Corwin and Penrose-St. Francis jumped into action, and with generous help from Rampart Supply and Mike's Plumbing & Heating, the water heater and broken pipes were replaced at no cost to the patient. Our incredible caregivers coordinated everything, including the delivery of the new water heater. We are so grateful for each of them!
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Community pitches in to help 80-year-old cancer patient - KRDO
Tonight, 2,000 more Coloradans will go to sleep knowing a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is greatly reducing their risk of getting sick. We're grateful for the caregivers, first responders and volunteers who helped make today's Vaccines for All drive-up community vaccination clinic a giant success. We can't wait to vaccinate thousands more Coloradans every time we operate one of these new clinics in Colorado Springs, Commerce City and Pueblo. Go to www.centura.org/vaccine for information and to sign up for an available slot.
Be your own advocate: Ask questions about your care, raise any safety concerns you have, and ask your caregivers to double check before they act. Write down your questions and make sure your caregivers address them.
#PatientSafetyAwarenessWeek #thumbsup2021 #psaw2021
The 21,000 incredible caregivers across our health ministry are celebrating Patient Safety Awareness Week. You – our patients – are a vital part of our health care team. Throughout the week we’ll share guidance and tips for how you can play an active role in your care. #thumbsup2021 #psaw2021
Yes, the snow is still coming to much of Colorado's Front Range and mountains.
Yes, your health and safety are still our top priorities. As this morning's cold drizzle begins to turn to snow, please exercise caution and only travel outside your home if necessary.
Our caregivers are here for you no matter what, but we'd prefer you enjoy the winter weather from the comfort and safety of your home.
Today was a big day in our steady march toward Vaccines For All Coloradans. Working with our partners in Pueblo and Governor Jared Polis, we opened the drive-through community COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Colorado State Fairgrounds. We're now operating three of the state's six planned Vaccines for All community clinic sites - at the Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs, Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, and the Colorado State Fairgrounds in Pueblo. Anyone currently eligible for the vaccine can register and search for an available appointment at www.centura.org/vaccine. Please note that an appointment is required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at all of these clinics.
Thank you to all the caregivers, partner organizations and volunteers who are helping to make these clinics possible! #VaccinesForAll
The very first of what will be thousands of Coloradans to get their COVID-19 vaccinations at our Vaccines for All drive-up community clinic outside Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Thanks for the partnership, Governor Jared Polis and Adams County Government, CO! #VaccinesForAll
It takes an incredible amount of time, effort and collaboration with partners to run mass COVID-19 vaccination clinics like the ones we're setting up at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, the Colorado State Fair and the Broadmoor World Arena. These drive-up community clinics are part of Governor Jared Polis' Vaccines for All plan, and they are providing life-saving vaccinations to thousands of Coloradans each day the clinics operate. We're humbled and proud to be part of this effort. If you're eligible for the vaccine based on the state's current phased prioritization, go to www.centura.org/vaccine to sign up for an available slot at one of these upcoming clinics.
📷: Thanks to our team that spent their Sunday getting the Dick's Sporting Goods Park vaccine clinic ready to go for tomorrow!
#VaccinesForAll
Nothing brings us greater joy than sending you home from the hospital to complete your recovery. But it's important to be prepared for your return home.
• Make certain you know what medications and/or treatments you will need once home.
• Ask what you should watch for that would require a call to your caregiver and which caregiver to call if questions come up.
• Also ask when you should schedule follow up appointments.
#PatientSafetyAwarenssWeek #thumbsup2021 #psaw2021
Our caregivers know to wash their hands before working with patients, but that shouldn't stop you from reminding them. You are part of your health care team! Make sure your caregivers scrub their hands before working with you - even if they're wearing gloves. #thumbsup2021 #psaw2021 #PatientSafetyAwarenessWeek
Let's get back to the things we love, together.
We're a proud partner of Governor Jared Polis and the state of Colorado's Vaccines for All plan, bringing drive-up vaccination clinics to our communities. Sign up for a spot at an upcoming clinic by visiting www.centura.org/vaccine and clicking on "Vaccine Event Scheduling."
