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We believe health care should mean more than just medical care. That’s why we help give Colorado communities greater access to crisis and behavioral health care, nutrition, health education, as well as traditional medical care, by partnering with and creating local programs that are dedicated to making a better Colorado for everyone—no matter who you are or where you are.
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Important links for you
Talking about health.
We gathered a group of guys from different stages of life to discuss the things that can be hard to talk about. From looking up to, then losing fathers, to getting regular colonoscopies, to all the changes you go through as you age—not to mention mental health—there’s a lot that weighs on the minds and bodies of most men. See Geno, Craig, Jeff, Jesse, MJ and Quincy open up about what’s most important to them and talk about why sometimes the talking is the hardest part.
UCHealth Today
The truth about fluoride in water: A public health success story with Colorado roots
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral, and local communities across the U.S. decide whether to add fluoride to water supplies in order to reduce cavities. The history of fluoride in water has a fascinating Colorado connection. Back in 1901, a young dental school graduate named Frederick McKay moved to Colorado Springs and while launching his […]
All movement counts as exercise. Take advantage of a free prescription: Move more.
That brisk walk across the parking lot — it counts. Shoveling the walk — it counts. Vacuuming the house — it counts too. The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans stress that the total weekly amount of physical activity, not necessarily duration, count toward your weekly “exercise,” and all movement benefits overall health. “The physical activity […]
Accidentally put eyelash glue in your eye? Tips to avoid painful mistakes.
A painful mix-up between makeup glue and eye drops is sending an increasing number of people to ophthalmologists and ER doctors for help. As false eyelashes have become more popular, so too, is makeup glue to attach the lashes. Many people also keep eye drops handy. As a result, doctors now are seeing patients who […]
Embrace the chill: Top events to enjoy in Colorado in January
It’s time to bundle up because January is one of Colorado’s coldest months, with an average low temperature near 17 degrees in Denver, according to the National Weather Service. Colder weather can discourage us from leaving the house, but there are plenty of things to do in our state despite the freezing temperatures. What’s January […]
All-night robotic kidney transplants open doors for high-BMI patients
You’ve heard of – and, perhaps, stopped into – all-night diners, fitness centers, grocery stores, and gas stations. Now joining them in delivering 24/7 service: all-night robotic kidney transplants at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus. UCHealth hospitals are round-the-clock operations anyway, and surgeons and their teams are well known for […]