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Four Estes Park nonprofits are helping neighbors access essentials, care and support. We’re supporting their work with $20,000 in grants to support them in meeting our community’s needs.
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UCHealth awards $20,000 to four Estes Park nonprofits UCHealth has awarded $20,000 in grants to four local nonprofits supporting residents’ health and well-being, the health system announced in a news release Oct. 2.

Flu season is making an early arrival in Colorado 🤧

Positive flu tests at UCHealth hospitals and clinics are already six times higher than this time last year, and cases continue to rise.

Infectious disease expert Dr. Michelle Barron explains what's behind the early surge and why now is the time to get your flu shot.

Flu season hits Colorado early. Positive tests have surged six times higher than last fall. Flu season hit Colorado early. Positive tests at UCHealth are six times higher than last fall. Why cases are rising, when to get a flu shot.

Laughing gas isn't a laughing matter. Nitrous oxide is used in everything from dental procedures to childbirth, but how effective is it at relieving pain and what are the risks?

Get the facts on its benefits, side effects and safety from medical experts.

Nitrous oxide: Also known as laughing gas, nitrous is not all fun and games Is nitrous oxide safe? Learn how laughing gas is used, how well it relieves pain, potential side effects and risks of recreational use.

UCHealth oncology nurse Chrissy Lofgren took first place among women at this year's Pikes Peak Marathon, finishing the grueling 26.2-mile race in just over five hours.

When she's not running Colorado's mountain trails, Chrissy cares for patients undergoing cancer treatment at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central. And even during her toughest runs, her patients are never far from her thoughts.

Read how Chrissy trained for the race and celebrated her victory with family, friends and fellow nurses.

Cancer-care nurse wins women's race in the iconic Pikes Peak Marathon UCHealth oncology nurse Chrissy Lofgren finds inspiration in her patients and the trails. This fall, she won the iconic Pikes Peak Marathon.

A little spooky, a lot of cute 🎃👻 Happy Halloween from the tiniest pumpkins at the UCHealth Baby Café.

What Ted D'Arcy thought was stubborn heartburn turned out to be a heart attack. Just days later, while watching a Denver Nuggets game at home, he went into cardiac arrest.

Thanks to his wife's immediate CPR, the quick actions of first responders and advanced cardiac care, Ted survived long enough to receive the lifesaving gift of a heart transplant at UCHealth.

After weeks in the hospital and intensive rehabilitation, Ted is back to taking daily walks with his wife, rebuilding his strength and looking forward to hiking again. He says his new heart has given him a second chance at life, one he doesn't take for granted.

Denver Nuggets games can be heart-stopping, but not literally. This one was. Ted D'Arcy survived a heart attack, cardiac arrest and a high-risk heart transplant. Now he's getting a second chance at life.

Hundreds of veterans and their families received fresh produce, groceries and access to helpful resources at the annual Heroes Helping Heroes event in Pueblo, hosted by Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado, a UCHealth community grant recipient.

With volunteers helping pack 1,400 food boxes and local organizations connecting veterans with additional support, the event was about more than putting food on the table.

See how Colorado communities are coming together to support those who have served.

Colorado's largest food drive connects veterans and their families with food and health resources Southern Colorado veterans receive fresh food, health resources and ongoing support through the annual Heroes Helping Heroes event.

Expanded stroke care for our community in Estes Valley.
UCHealth Estes Valley Medical Center’s telestroke service brings 24/7 virtual access to stroke specialists, strengthening emergency care for our community.

UCHealth Estes Valley Medical Center announces new telestroke service When it comes to stroke care, minutes can mean the difference between recovery and permanent disability. With that urgency in mind, UCHealth Estes Valley Medical Center has launched a new telestroke service aimed at speeding up diagnosis…