Children's Hospital Colorado
Coverage of Children's Hospital Colorado in the Nexus archive.
- Colorado emergency rooms continue to see steady number of preventable heat illnesses
Colorado emergency rooms report a steady number of preventable heat-related illnesses as healthcare providers emphasize recognizing early symptoms like muscle cramps and excessive sweating. Experts advise hydration with electrolyte-rich fluids and caution against prolonged outdoor exposure in high temperatures. Children's Hospital Colorado and HCA HealthONE Swedish ERs note typical summer volumes for heat emergencies, with no unusual spikes observed.
- United pilot who once had a Make-a-Wish of his own helps grant one for sick children
United Airlines pilot Kai Rackley, who received a Make-a-Wish as a child after surviving cancer, led a Make-a-Wish experience for four sick children and their families at the United Airlines Training Center in Denver. The event included simulations and aviation history lessons, offering families a break from hospital routines and inspiring hope through Rackley's journey.
- Hypoplastic left heart syndrome patient thriving after 419-day wait for new heart at Children's Hospital CO
Five-year-old Ollie Wagner, born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, underwent three surgeries by age three and spent 419 days on a ventricular assist device before receiving a heart transplant. Now a year and a half post-transplant, he thrives, visiting the hospital dog park and reuniting with staff who cared for him during his lengthy recovery.
- Colorado Supreme Court orders Children's Hospital to resume gender transition treatments for minors
The Colorado Supreme Court ordered Children's Hospital Colorado to resume gender transition treatments for minors, ruling that the hospital violated anti-discrimination laws. The court found that denying medication to transgender patients would cause irreparable harm. The hospital had paused treatments due to a federal warning about potential funding blocks.
- PCOS has a new name. Can it help patients get better care?
Polycystic ovary syndrome is being renamed, which may lead to better treatment for patients. Dr. Melanie Cree from Children's Hospital Colorado discusses the potential impact of this name change. The new name aims to improve patient care.