University of Colorado Hospital Jobs

12/27/2011

Happy Holidays Folks!! Did everyone have a good Christmas 2011? With the year coming to an end, it's time for all of us to make some new resolutions or err..start up on those that we had at the beginning of the year?

Whatever you decide, seize 2012 and make it YOUR year!

Fast Facts About New Year's Resolutions
•63% of people say they are keeping their resolutions after two months
•67% of people make three or more resolutions

•Top four resolutions:
1.Increase exercise
2.Be more conscientious about work or school
3.Develop better eating habits
4.Stop smoking, drinking, or using drugs (including caffeine)

•People make more resolutions to start a new habit than to break an old one.

11/21/2011

11/21/2011

UCH is building a new 12-story inpatient tower adjacent to the Critical Care Wing (CCW).

The new tower will add 660,000 square feet of space (410,000 sq. ft. of which will be new finished space; and 250,000 sq. ft. of which will be new un...finished/shell space).

The new tower will:

Provide an additional 144 beds (with space to add 132 more at a later date)
Double the size of our Emergency Department
Create a rooftop helipad for ED
Expand Peri-Operative Services and the Cardiac & Vascular Center
The tower expansion project also includes remodeling 54,000 sq. ft. of existing space in the AIP & CCW.

11/08/2011

This Day in History: November 8th 2004

War in Iraq: More than 10,000 U.S. troops and a small number of Iraqi army units participate in a siege on the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah.

11/08/2011

Look at a day when you are supremely satisfied at the end. it's not a day when you lounge around doing nothing; it's when you've had everything to do and you've done it. -Margaret Thatcher

11/07/2011

Denver Art Week. November 4-12

Gather family and friends to enjoy the fifth annual celebration of the city's vibrant, eclectic arts and cultural scene! Discover for yourself why Denver is earning a reputation as a world capital of art and architecture. Don't miss this week-long celebration of Denver's thriving arts scene, with special events, concerts, art shows, theatre, dance, special deals and discounts. Try something new and explore more than a dozen museums, 40 performing arts groups, eight neighborhood arts districts and 100 art galleries.

11/07/2011

7 News writes a terrific article about 2 of our employees - twin sisters Cara Faliano and Amy Faliano - who work in the Lab.

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/29543970/detail.html

DENVER -- The Denver Scholarship Foundation, which has awarded more than $10 million in scholarships, sees its first class of college graduates embark on their careers. Monday, October 24, 2011.

11/03/2011

“Passion, it lies in all of us, sleeping... waiting... and though unwanted... unbidden... it will stir... open its jaws and howl. It speaks to us... guides us... passion rules us all, and we obey. What other choice do we have? Passion is the source of our finest moments. The joy of love... the clarity of hatred... and the ecstasy of grief. It hurts sometimes more than we can bear. If we could live without passion maybe we'd know some kind of peace... but we would be hollow... Empty rooms shuttered and dank. Without passion we'd be truly dead.”
Joss Whedon

11/02/2011

Good Morning!! It is a cold day in Denver. For you kids and parents who get to stay in today and bypass the snow, lucky you! Below are 7 things you can do on this snow day!

1. Board Games - Who doesn't love them? Spend some QT the family and start buying property and solving mysteries.

2. Winter Cleaning - Alright, after all the fun is said and done, there's always time to catch up on that closet you've been meaning to get to weeks and weeks ago but haven't found the time. Here's your chance!

3. Movie, TV Marathon - Have you been meaning to catch that one flick on Netflix but haven't had the chance? Well, today is definitely your lucky day!

4. Spend time with one you love - Birth rates have been rumored to go up nine months after big blizzards and power blackouts, although subsequent reports said the supposed bubbles weren't real. (The urban legend arose from the 1965 Northeast blackout. The New York Times did a series of stories in which doctors said they noticed an increased number of births nine months later. The theory was debunked in 1970 by a University of North Carolina demographer.) Hey, it's #4 on the list! :)

5. Read, Read and Read Some more - Okay, have you downloaded endless books on that Kindle or Nook of yours, telling yourself that you will read this when you find the time? Well, nothing can be more perfect than today to catch up on some leisurely reading.

6. Cook, Bake, & Experiment - So it might not be a good day today to head out and do grocery shopping, but what a nice, relaxing way to bake up a storm for some delicious treats to enjoy in the comfort of your own home.

7. News - Catch up on the latest, current events...surf the net.. research things on Google you've been meaning to do.

11/01/2011

Who is wise? He that learns from everyone. Who is powerful? He that governs his passions. Who is rich? He that is content.
Who is that? Nobody.

Benjamin Franklin

11/01/2011

Happy 1st Day of November folks!

As November advances, many people look forward to the approaching holidays. Of course, the festivities won’t be complete without a bounty of food. So before the holidays, a lot of people are swamped in preparation; from shopping, cooking, baking and more. We just hope that they won’t forget to incorporate healthy cooking and healthy eating into the occasions.

The following are easy tips that will help you stay healthy through November and the holidays to come:

Make sure that you’re not bingeing.
Go grocery shopping on a full stomach.
Set goals for yourself for the holidays season.
Cook with healthy ingredients

10/31/2011

Candy Safety:

•Don’t eat candy until it has been inspected at home.
•Trick-or-treaters should eat a snack before heading out, so they won’t be tempted to nibble on treats that haven’t been inspected.
•Tell children not to accept—or eat—anything that isn’t commercially wrapped.
•Parents of very young children should remove any choking hazards such as gum, peanuts, hard candies, or small toys.
•Inspect commercially wrapped treats for signs of tampering, such as an unusual appearance or discoloration, tiny pinholes, or tears in wrappers. Throw away anything that looks suspicious.