University of Colorado Hospital facts for kids
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University of Colorado Hospital
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| Geography | |
| Location | 12605 East 16th Avenue, Aurora, Colorado, United States |
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| Funding | Public hospital |
| Hospital type | General |
| Affiliated university | University of Colorado School of Medicine |
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| Beds | 678 |
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| Founded | 1921 |
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital is a very important hospital in Aurora, Colorado. It is often called University Hospital. This hospital is part of UCHealth, a large health system. It is a special kind of hospital called a Level I trauma center. This means it can treat the most serious injuries and emergencies. It is also the main hospital where doctors learn and train for the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
This hospital is known for being one of the best in the United States. In 2018, it was ranked among the top 50 hospitals for many different medical areas. It was even rated as the #15 best adult hospital in the whole country.
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Top Medical Specialties
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital is highly ranked in many areas. Here are some of its top rankings from 2018:
| Specialty | Ranking |
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| Cancer | #29 |
| Heart Care & Surgery | #32 |
| Diabetes & Hormone Health | #6 |
| Kidney Care | #11 |
| Lung Care | #1 |
| Stomach & Digestion Care | #16 |
| Care for Older Adults | #32 |
| Women's Health | #43 |
| Brain & Nerve Care | #28 |
| Bone & Joint Care | #18 |
| Urinary & Male Reproductive Care | #38 |
The hospital has also received a special award called "Magnet status" multiple times. This award is given by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). It shows that the hospital has excellent nursing care and a great work environment for nurses. It first received this award in 2005 and has been re-awarded it several times since then.
Hospital Safety Grades
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade helps people know how safe hospitals are. It is given by a group that wants to make healthcare better. For Spring 2024, UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital received a 'C' grade. The best grade is 'A', and the lowest is 'F'.
Hospital Facilities
The hospital has many different buildings and centers. These are all part of the larger Anschutz Medical Campus.
- The Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion: This is where patients stay overnight.
- The Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion: This is for patients who visit the hospital for appointments but do not stay overnight.
- The Anschutz Cancer Pavilion: A special center for treating cancer.
- Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute: A place focused on eye care and research.
- May Bonfils Stanton Clinics: These are clinics that offer various medical services.
- Center for Dependency, Addiction and Rehabilitation: A center that helps people with addiction.
- The Lone Tree Health Center: Another health center located in Lone Tree.
- Six primary care clinics: These are smaller clinics in different towns like Aurora, Denver, Westminster, Boulder, and Lone Tree. They offer basic health services.
Hospital History
The hospital started as the University of Colorado University Hospital on October 1, 1989. It was first set up as a non-profit organization. Later, in 1991, it became a government agency called the University of Colorado Hospital Authority.
In 2012, the University of Colorado Hospital Authority joined with Poudre Valley Health. They formed a new company called University of Colorado Health. This company started doing business as UCHealth in 2014.
In 2015, UCHealth also partnered with Adeptus Health. This partnership helped create more emergency care centers in different parts of Colorado, including Denver and Colorado Springs.
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