We have reached a critical juncture in our ability to address the pediatric mental health crisis. Suicide is the leading cause of death for kids starting at age 10 in Colorado, and thoughts of suicide or a suicide attempt are among the top reasons that patients come to our emergency departments.
Read more about "Pediatric Mental Health is in a ‘State of Emergency’"With the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation evolving daily, it’s especially important that we remember that there are many kids in our community who are depending on us for critical care today for ongoing illnesses, treatments, and injuries.
Read more about "Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update from Jennifer Roe Darling, President and CEO"Chase was born two months early in full cardiac arrest and has faced a multitude of medical challenges ever since. But that didn’t stop him from riding in the Courage Classic Bicycle Tour. Read his inspirational story of overcoming obstacles and giving back to fellow patients at Children’s Colorado.
Read more about "How Chase Ditched His Training Wheels"Physician-scientists at Children’s Hospital Colorado are gaining ground on pediatric cancer by using an unexpected weapon: the body’s own immune system.
Read more about "Fighting Back Against Childhood Cancer"When Dr. Steve Moulton frequently overheard nurses and parents complaining about issues related to securing and maintaining transabdominal feeding tubes, he realized there must be a better way. So he developed the Button Huggie, a first-of-its-kind gastrostomy button securement solution that prevents common complications like dislodgement.
Read more about "When Frustration Leads to a Better Way"With support from the Center for Innovation, Dr. Joel Friedlander pioneered a new way to do nasal endoscopy tests on kids that eliminates the need for sedation. Now he's sharing his invention with pediatric providers across the country to help thousands of children avoid anesthesia.
Read more about "How One Doctor’s ‘Crazy Idea’ Made an Invasive Test Much Easier"Imagine if doctors could 3D print the damaged components of a patient’s heart — making valves, ventricles, even the entire organ — and then literally bring those parts to life by infusing them with the child’s own healthy stem cells.
Read more about "Mending Broken Hearts"A mom and dad become superheroes, even with broken hearts. Britney and Sam ride in the Courage Classic with the Cardiac Climbers in honor of their son, Colton ("Moose"), who passed away due to congenital heart defects at 3 months old.
Read more about "Why I Ride for Colton"After a difficult diagnosis, children often need to build a new identity and find language to describe their experience. The Ponzio Creative Arts Therapy Program allows them to do just that. Read about one patient who says the program helped save her life.
Read more about "Creative Arts Heal Body, Mind and Soul"“Knowing that we are all supporting Children’s Colorado and being able to see the success of people coming off the mountain and their dedication is truly inspirational to see.”
Read more about "Dedicated Volunteers Support Courage Classic Since the Beginning"