Children’s Hospital Colorado

11/18/2025

The rising number of firearm deaths and injuries over the last decade is a serious and growing concern in Colorado communities. Across our state, deaths due to su***de account for 75.2% of intentional firearm injuries in adults and kids, and 1 in 5 teens reports that they would be able to access and fire a loaded gun, without parent or adult permission, in less than one hour. This access increases the risk of su***de and unintentional injury by firearm.

In recognition of National Injury Prevention Day, Nov. 18, we encourage adults across the state to securely store all fi****ms and ammunition to prevent unsupervised access.

Learn more about secure storage options for gun owners, talking to children about gun safety, and talking to friends and neighbors about secure storage: https://childrenscolorado.org/SecureStorage

Together, we can make a positive impact and decrease the risk of death or injury from fi****ms.

-Children’s Hospital Colorado and other members of the Denver Metro Collaborative

11/15/2025

Before he was even born, AJ’s mom, Veronica, believed that he was put on this earth to share hope with others.

“Feeling his little kicks in my belly reminded me that he was a blessing that was sent to our family for a purpose,” Veronica says. “And boy did it all come together during my delivery the moment his beautiful almond eyes locked with mine. He was perfect!”

Doctors diagnosed AJ with Down syndrome before he was born, and Veronica wasn’t sure what to expect. Experts at our Sie Center for Down Syndrome help complement his strengths and make his days a little easier. But AJ’s joy and perseverance help him more than anything.

“He’s such a rockstar and never gives up,” Veronica says. “AJ has goals and dreams just like everyone else, and while he may need some more assistance along the way, he finds his own path to get it done.”

If his early interests are any indication, AJ’s dreams might involve being outside with animals. AJ lights up when he’s outdoors. Veronica says he’s a “cowboy at heart,” and loves to visit his grandparents’ farm. His favorite part is feeding the horses.

Every day, we’re thankful for our amazing caregivers and determined families who work hard to create a world where everyone feels empowered to pursue their dreams.

“Inclusion means that our AJ can have the same opportunities as others and be valued for who he is — not just his DS diagnosis,” Veronica says. “And most importantly, inclusion is just letting AJ be AJ!”

11/14/2025

When Allyson was recovering from a heart transplant, she grew tired of not having one of her favorite foods. So, she did something about it.

This National Pickle Day, we pause to admire Allyson's s***k, creativity — and "dill-igence."

11/13/2025

If you’ve spent any time at Children’s Colorado, you know that it’s not only a magical place, but a musical place. From our very own Seacrest Studios pumping out jams daily, to our musical therapists hauling instruments from room to room, we can’t turn down a good beat. So when the Sing Me a Story Foundation asked if their musicians could perform here, we said crank up the volume.

The Sing Me a Story Foundation connects patients with musicians to help bring their stories to life in a song. Patients get to tell their story, which can reflect real experiences or their imaginative minds, then musicians turn that story into a song. To our amazing patients and the talented musicians, we say, rock on!

11/12/2025

Nuestra página web ya está disponible en español.

¡Hemos lanzado una nueva página web de Children’s Hospital Colorado en español! La página incluye contenido importante en español para mejorar la experiencia de las familias hispanohablantes.

El desarrollo de la página contó con la colaboración de nuestro equipo de traducción y del Comité Asesor de Familias Hispanas para facilitar la búsqueda de información y recursos confiables de salud para familias como la suya.

Visite nuestra página web.
https://bit.ly/47KNqwv

11/10/2025

Featuring sensory walls, adaptive swings and wheelchair-accessible spaces, this new playground gives patients of all abilities and their families a safe place to play, explore and grow. Check out patients, Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton and his wife, Skylene, opening and playing in the new space.

Children's Hospital Colorado has a new playground it says all of its patients and their families can enjoy, and it's thanks in part to a large donation by the head coach of the Denver Broncos.

11/07/2025

One of the scariest moments of Zoie’s family’s life came when she was just 3 months old. On the road to Nebraska, in the middle of nowhere, Zoie began to turn blue and purple. She had been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) at just 2 weeks old, so her mother, Lindsey, assumed Zoie’s symptoms were related to her condition.

They stopped at the nearest hospital, where the team determined she would need to travel by ambulance to Children’s Hospital Colorado.

“I was thankful that we went to Children's because the nurses and doctors there right away realized it had nothing to do with her CF,” Lindsey says. “She was having seizures. That's not a good thing to hear, obviously, but we were in the right place at the right time.”

Our experts diagnosed Zoie with both epilepsy and microcephaly — a condition that made her head smaller than average and can cause seizures. Zoie and her family, who live in Loveland, stayed in the hospital for a week while our experts dialed in treatment and medications to increase the time between her seizures. Still, Zoie’s seizures remained severe, sometimes lasting hours and requiring more time in the hospital.

Over the years, the family established a medical home at Children’s Colorado and continued a care plan that managed both Zoie’s epilepsy and CF. Thanks to a diligent routine of the right medicines and vagus nerve stimulation, she has been seizure-free for five years.

That has allowed Zoie to thrive. The 14-year-old is a social butterfly who enjoys adaptive skiing, unified basketball, horseback riding, dance (alongside her two sisters) and more. Zoie's story helps us remember why we recognize Epilepsy Awareness Month.

11/06/2025

Eating disorders can hide in plain sight, which is why it's crucial for parents and teachers to learn the signs.

Children's Hospital Colorado reports a 73% rise in patients who used its Eating Disorders Program over the last year. Clinicians also say younger teens, 13 to 15, are showing up more often.

11/05/2025

Join us in giving back this November! In partnership with COS Foodies, we’re collecting non-perishable food for our one-day food drive on Nov. 6 to help families facing food insecurity. Check out the Colorado Springs locations where you can make a donation.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Children's Hospital Colorado, in partnership with COS Foodies, is hoping members of the community will bring donations

11/03/2025

A new study has encouraging news for families and children: Introducing peanuts earlier led to a dramatic drop in peanut allergies. Learn more about the research and what this means for your family.

Peanut allergies in children have dropped dramatically since new guidelines were issued recommending parents introduce peanuts to young children, according to a study published this week.

11/01/2025

Our hearts are covered in gratitude for our community, who stocked our shelves with blankets when we asked.

Because of you, our patients and families will feel comforted and cared for as the colder months roll in. We’re so fortunate to have a community that always shows up to offer support and warmth.

Snuggle up and read the full story.

A Colorado children’s hospital is asking for hand-tied blanket donations in order to bring comfort to children receiving care.

11/01/2025

We had the happiest of Halloweens!