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’"Shelten sought help at Children's Hospital Colorado after developing an eating disorder during the pandemic, losing a third of his body weight in five months.
Read more about "Finding Treatment for an Eating Disorder Through Specialized Care and Art Therapy"Hospitalized more than 20 times, 11-year-old Imani’s medical team has supported her every step of the way.
Read more about "Pushing Past the Pain of Sickle Cell Disease"Stay informed with Courage Classic Bicycle Tour news and updates.
Read more about "Courage Classic News and Updates"Through investments in genomic medicine, donors can build a new system that equips Children’s Hospital Colorado to offer each child the right treatment at the right time.
Read more about "Invest in Precision Medicine"How Children’s Hospital Colorado is using Genomics to transform care for kids.
Read more about "A Vision for Precision"Alice 105.9 Cares for Kids Radiothon is sharing stories of hope and healing to raise money for Children’s Hospital Colorado.
Read more about "Alice 105.9 Cares for Kids Radiothon"Nyssa has Turner Syndrome, a chromosomal abnormality that can cause a wide range of life-threatening medical issues. She was originally given a less than 2% chance of surviving to full-term, but Nyssa defied the odds.
Read more about "Access to Expert Care Helps Nyssa to Thrive"Foster Rosemund is a Certified Child Life Specialist at Children’s Hospital Colorado. As part of the Child Life team, she works in the hospital’s cardiac units, helping patient families facing difficult diagnoses to cope. Here, Foster shares about a typical day on the job.
Read more about "A Day in the Life of a Child Life Specialist"There is no good time for a child to be in the hospital. Your generosity can give comfort and joy to patients and families for the holidays.
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