Children’s Hospital Colorado

03/11/2026

We don’t just ask kids what they want to be when they grow up — we show them what they could be.

In partnership with Denver Public School's High School Xplore Team, we recently hosted the “MedVenture” event to give local teens the chance to learn about all the different healthcare professions that make a hospital like ours work. The 80 students in attendance heard from panelists, toured the hospital and met with professionals from sports medicine to laboratory services to child life.

We can’t wait to see some of you back here in scrubs one day!

03/10/2026

Marin, a patient ambassador at Children’s Colorado, was just 5 years old when she underwent surgery for a brain tumor. As a teenager, the tumor came back. She may have to face it again in the future.

For kids like Marin, research isn't just about today's treatment. It's about hope that when challenges arise in the future, new advances will be ready to help.

Continued investment in this lifesaving work is more important than ever. Learn more about why this matters for children's futures.

In a few days federal funding will be ending for pediatric brain tumor research, and doctors and families are wrapping up clinical trials and trying to transition the lifesaving work elsewhere.

03/10/2026

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a rare diagnosis for a 14-year-old boy — especially one as physically active as Jake. But with surgeries, medications and genetic testing, Jake is thriving with his lifelong, inherited condition. Learn more about his experience with DVT and what the word “advocate” means to him and his family: https://bit.ly/3ORVjug

03/09/2026

When Lucas got a rare pancreatic injury while on vacation in Estes Park with his family, he came to Children’s Colorado for a highly specialized procedure that only 30 providers in the country are trained to do. We are glad we could be here for Lucas when he needed us, so that he could go home as soon as possible and continue his treatment and specialized care at Children's Wisconsin.

When a rare and serious illness suddenly struck, Lucas found lifesaving care and a connection to home.

03/07/2026

When our team members aren’t caring for kids in our hospitals, you might just find them at the Colorado State Capitol. Each February, we recognize Youth Mental Health Action Day by gathering with kids, teens, families and mental health experts to learn more about youth mental health needs, speak with elected officials and celebrate the tireless efforts of mental health care providers.

That’s because we know that it’ll take all of us working at many different levels to make a difference for Colorado’s youth. Here, we don’t just care for thousands of kids in need of mental health care — we use our voices for meaningful change. Our thanks to everyone who joined us last week.

03/06/2026

Laughter is the best wild card, and moments like these are part of the care plan.

We'll catch you in the rematch, Robbie!

03/04/2026

No matter their age, getting to hear your child's first words is incredible. While all children develop speech and language at their own pace, there are general milestones for babies and young children. Here's what to keep an ear out for.

Is your toddler's talk on target?

03/03/2026

Every car ride is a chance to keep your child a little safer — and you don’t have to figure it out alone.

We’ve seen more children injured recently due to improper use and installation of car seats and boosters, which can happen in any family as kids grow and routines change. The good news? A few small adjustments can make a big difference, and our team at the Children’s Colorado Safety Store can provide expert guidance free of charge.

Children’s Hospital Colorado reports an increase in the number of pediatric patients entering the emergency room due to not being properly restrained in cars.

03/01/2026

There’s a lot happening on the mat, but just as much happening on the sidelines. One moment, our athletic trainers are cheering from the sidelines. The next, they’re providing injury care.

Our ATs help young athletes every day at more than 45 schools, sports clubs and community organizations across Colorado. This time, we "mic’d up" athletic trainer Lemar to show what it’s really like to support athletes in real time — and for some jokes.

02/28/2026

At 2 months old, Rowan was diagnosed with infantile fibrosarcoma, a soft tissue cancer. Because we use whole-genome sequencing to fully understand the genetic causes behind different cancers, our experts quickly learned that his tumor was caused by an extremely rare genetic mutation that has only occurred in a handful of cases across the country.

See how genetic testing completely changed the course of Rowan's rare disease care. https://bit.ly/4apEsHF

02/28/2026

Rare Disease Day reminds us that rare is beautiful. For Wyatt, now a patient ambassador with Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation, and his family, receiving specialized rare-disease care from birth made all the difference.

Learn about Wyatt’s journey with achondroplasia and skeletal dysplasia: https://bit.ly/4rprGPv

02/27/2026

Kids are incredibly different from adults. Their hearts even beat faster. Believe us, we’ve done the math.

When it comes to hearts, we’re with every kid, every beat of the way — even if it means we need to pick up our pace a little.

Happy !