Children’s Hospital Colorado

01/25/2026

Meet our patient Reece, a Denver "Kickoff Kid!"

Reece was the lucky winner of our recent drawing to join the Denver vs. Buffalo game. He got to take the field, retrieve the kicking tee after opening kickoff and even received special on-field recognition. We were honored to celebrate Reece and cheer him on during this unforgettable moment. Go Reece!

01/23/2026

Ruff ruff! That's dog for "Go Broncos!"

Today and every day, we're excited to cheer on the Denver Broncos! Thanks to everyone who joined us for some tailgating fun and to those who made Broncos-themed blankets for patients. We know that when we team up, we all win.

01/17/2026

Last year we marked a new milestone: our first-ever dual heart-liver transplant. Our multidisciplinary team completed the complex, 17-hour surgery for Gracie, an 11-year-old born with HLHS. See how we're redefining transplant care for kids: https://bit.ly/44tAPgw

01/16/2026

Just one blood donation can make a difference for up to five children. This National Blood Donor Month, schedule your appointment to help ensure blood is available when patients need it most: https://bit.ly/3ZeDOWQ

01/15/2026

Feeling anxious sometimes is normal, but when anxiety becomes constant and starts interfering with daily life, it’s time to take it seriously.

"It is never too late to receive treatment," says Dr. Benjamin Mullin. “It will alter the trajectory of [teens'] lives.” Here's how families, schools and experts are working together to support youth mental health.

Six years after Covid shut down classrooms, anxiety rates among children have not returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to psychologists at Children’s Hospital Colorado, and youth are seeking more mental health support than ever before.

01/14/2026

Jeremy and Samantha were both born with clubfoot, so they generally knew what to expect when their son, Cameron, was diagnosed. While many treatments for clubfoot have changed, they knew how important early intervention would be for him to thrive.

Read more about Cameron's story and how Samantha found a platform to educate others: https://bit.ly/4stiz11

01/13/2026

The flu arrived before the snow this time and it's still spreading, leading to an unprecedented flu season. Hundreds of Colorado kids have been hospitalized due to flu. But here's the good news: The flu vaccine is safe and also very effective at preventing the most severe infections that land many kids and teens in the hospital.

Even better news: It isn't "too late" to get protected with a flu vaccine, and Colorado families now have access to the nasal spray flu vaccine to take at home. Our experts say the nasal spray is considered as effective as the flu shot.

Doctors and officials say it’s not too late to get a vaccine during what’s being called an unprecedented season

01/13/2026

As kids enjoy their new toys after the holidays, it’s important to keep an eye out for button batteries. These small, flat batteries come in toys, greeting cards and remote-control devices, and swallowing them is dangerous.

If your child swallows a button battery, doctors recommend giving them a simple pantry staple while you head to the ER — honey.

A Colorado mom is sharing a warning for other parents as her 4-year-old daughter recovers in the hospital after swallowing a small button battery.

01/12/2026

Rowan brings immense joy to his siblings. At just 1 month old, he was diagnosed with a rare tumor only recorded in three similar cases nationwide. To avoid aggressive treatment, his care team devised a unique approach. Learn about the experimental therapy that brought hope for him and his family.

Eight-month-old Rowan Edgell was diagnosed with a rare type of infantile fibrosarcoma at only a few months old. After several months of a trial treatment, baby Edgell is now almost cancer-free.

01/08/2026

Before Gracie turned 3, she’d already had three surgeries for hypoplastic left heart syndrome. She only had one chamber pumping blood into her body. Long-term effects meant she needed a liver and heart dual organ transplant, a procedure done only 38 times in the U.S.

See how our team planned and performed Gracie’s successful transplant.

Children's Colorado performed the region's first-ever pediatric heart and liver dual organ transplant, which has only been done 38 times in the U.S.

01/05/2026

Family trips to the river made Violet feel unwell, and it wasn’t clear why. After she connected with us, our experts solved the mystery and uncovered the link to a celiac diagnosis.

Celiac disease can show up differently in every child. Learn about when you might consider screening.

Children’s Hospital Colorado is ranked seventh in the nation for its gastrointestinal program according to U.S. News & World Report. The department is working to expand awareness and research around celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder that can cause classic digestive problems as well as symptom...

12/31/2025

This Kwanzaa, our team member resource group The Afrocentric Network (T.A.N.) recognized the holiday with a celebration at our hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus. The gathering included crafts and a special reading of “Once Upon a Kwanzaa” — a children’s book that explores Kwanzaa traditions, emphasizing the importance of family, community and cultural identity. Happy Kwanzaa!