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’"When Mishika was 8 years old, her family noticed one of her feet was becoming misshapen, causing her challenges in walking. She was referred to Children’s Hospital Colorado, where she was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease, a rare genetic neuromuscular disease that causes nerve damage, mostly in the arms and legs. CMT can also cause spinal abnormalities – and Mishika also has scoliosis.
Read more about "Genetic Testing Transformed Mishika’s Life"Lincoln doesn’t just love superheroes, he is one. His start to life was challenging, and he has overcome many obstacles, meeting every one of them with unwavering courage. He’s now thriving thanks to the care he received and research being conducted at Children’s Hospital Colorado. He also now has access to medicine that can help him live life to the fullest.
Read more about "Lincoln: Overcoming Challenges and Winning Hearts"Double your impact to Children's Hospital Colorado with workplace matching giving available at most employers!
Read more about "Double Your Donation with Employer Matching Giving!"At 14 years old, Hirvin Paredes made a promise to repay the kindness and care his family received from Children’s Hospital Colorado. His younger brother’s diagnosis of a heart condition presented significant financial challenges for their single mother.
Read more about "Paying it Back: From Immigrant to Philanthropist"The Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation announces the successful conclusion of the 2024 Mighty Millions Raffle. 6,681 prizes, including the Grand Prize custom-built home, have been awarded.
Read more about "Mighty Millions Raffle Raises Approximately $2 Million for Children’s Hospital Colorado"Toward the end of middle school, Kendall’s image of herself began to change. The Children's Colorado Eating Disorders Program helped her heal.
Read more about "Eating Disorders Program Helped Kendall Heal"In 1994, when 9-week-old Noah received a heart transplant, he was among the first pediatric patients at Children’s Hospital Colorado to undergo this surgery. He was also one of the youngest to get a new heart at the hospital.
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