Children's Hospital Colorado

In an independent survey of more than 170,000 Americans working for companies with more than 5,000 employees, Children’s Colorado received the number four spot on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. From flash mobs to training opportunities, medical dogs to support services, see what makes our workplace so special.

Although Nevaeh initially came to us for an issue with her hip flexor, doctors soon discovered another issue affecting her running. See how our experts at the Female Athlete Program worked together to help Nevaeh overcome the hurdles in her path.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 20% of U.S. high school students have seriously considered suicide and 16% reported making a suicide plan. So, it's likely that you know a kid or family who could use some extra support. Please share this resource with your community so families feel prepared for difficult emotions and tough times.

Careers can take some unexpected turns, and sometimes skills learned from one passion can transfer to another. For Dr. Emily Downs, the delicate touch and dexterity she gained playing the oboe are now helping her perform cardiothoracic surgery.

When Evelyn was pregnant, Jacob would play guitar for her and their twins, Oliver and Raphael. “The moment I played the first note, they would both begin moving and kicking,” Jacob says. When the twins were born early at 30 weeks and 4 days, Jacob brought his guitar to our NICU in Colorado Springs. “When I play for them, they look comforted — like they recognize that it was what they heard in the womb,” Jacob says. Jacob’s melodies are also comforting and meditative for him and Evelyn, who both grew up around music. And our providers appreciate it, too. It’s these precious moments that help families in our NICUs bond and create memories for a lifetime. This month we celebrate the families who grow stronger together, often under trying circumstances, and the compassionate caregivers who create space for these special moments. #NICUAwarenessMonth

The Paralympics are all the more special to several of our patients and team members this time around. They got to meet several athletes and coaches and hear about their sports when the Paralympians visited earlier this year. We're proud to call Colorado Springs home and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee our neighbor. Go Team USA! #Paris2024

Our very first precision medicine fellow, Sarah Nelson-Taylor, MD PhD, is advancing genetic understanding in pediatric nephrology for children with inherited kidney diseases. Her focus on the intersection of genetics and pediatric kidney care is almost as rare as the conditions she's studying.

We’re excited to collaborate with Ivinson Memorial Hospital! See how we’re helping ensure the highest level of pediatric care for families in Laramie, Wyoming.

We’re proud to announce the opening of our new location in Southeast Aurora! Here, patients and families can receive high-quality pediatric outpatient and urgent care, as well as sports medicine services closer to home. Learn more about our newest location: https://lnkd.in/gQM33NHn

The Female Athlete Program at Children’s Colorado is the only one of its kind in the state. See how doctors like Dr. Aubrey Armento are uniting specialists from different fields to provide a comprehensive approach to optimizing each athlete’s health and performance.