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Intermountain Lutheran Hospital

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital is located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, serving the healthcare needs of people of western Denver and Jefferson County.
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For more than 100 years, Lutheran Medical Center has provided award-winning care and outstanding clinical performance across a wide range of advanced medical services including women's health, neurosciences, cardiology and cancer care.

04/24/2026

During Volunteer Appreciation Week, we’re proud to recognize the dedicated volunteers at Lutheran Hospital who make a meaningful difference every day.

Whether they’re greeting visitors with a smile, helping patients and families feel more at ease, or supporting caregivers throughout the hospital, our volunteers bring kindness, compassion and comfort to every corner of Lutheran. Their generosity of time and service helps create a welcoming experience for all who walk through our doors.

This week, we were honored to celebrate our volunteers with a special breakfast as a small thank-you for the big impact they make. We are grateful for each and every one of them.

04/23/2026

During Volunteer Appreciation Week, we’re celebrating those who give back side by side. Meet some of the incredible volunteer couples who help make Lutheran Hospital such a special place:

• Dick and Fran Stall – With a combined 47 years of service and more than 5,800 hours, Dick drives the courtesy cart while Fran supports Mom/Baby.

• John Funk and Dorothy Martinez – Members of our Pet Therapy program, they volunteer alongside their Golden Retriever, Karat, bringing comfort to patients and caregivers.

• Bob and Kari Stjernholm – Bob supports the IT department and serves on the Volunteer Executive Committee, while Kari shares her musical talents and helps with special events.

• Larry and Kathy Kuehn – Larry supports the Emergency Department, while Kathy serves at the information desk and on the Volunteer Executive Committee. Together, they have 36 years of service.

• Ron Scott and Maurine Moody – Ron leads new volunteer orientation and serves at the information desk, while Maurine supports Project Cures and cuddles babies in the NICU. Both also serve on the Volunteer Executive Committee.

• Stan and Kathy Koniz – Stan drives the courtesy cart while Kathy supports special events. Together, they’ve given 32 years of service.

Thank you for the compassion, dedication and joy you bring to Lutheran Hospital each day. ❤️

04/22/2026

Please join us in congratulating Amanda Brown, Perioperative Nursing Professional Development Specialist at Lutheran Hospital, on receiving both the DAISY Award and L.O.V.E. Award. 💙🌼

Amanda is a dedicated educator, mentor and leader whose impact is felt across our hospital and community. She helps onboard new caregivers, leads training programs for future OR nurses, and champions evidence-based practices that strengthen patient care.

Her compassion shines through in the caregivers she mentors, including a recent patient compliment recognizing a nurse Amanda helped train for providing comfort and reassurance before surgery.

Amanda’s commitment to teaching extends beyond the hospital as she also supports local students through a high school CNA program, helping inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals.

We are grateful to have Amanda as a part of our Lutheran family!

04/21/2026

Lutheran Hospital has been redesignated as a Level II trauma center by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. As a Level II trauma center, Lutheran Hospital plays a vital role in our Colorado trauma system. We provide rapid, specialized care 24/7 for patients with serious injuries while offering the same core clinical capabilities as Level I trauma centers. Trauma designation ensures patients receive the right care at the right time, strengthens coordination between EMS and hospitals, maximizes specialized resources—and ultimately saves lives.

04/20/2026

Lutheran Hospital was proud to be part of the Arvada Kite Festival, joining families and community members for one of Arvada’s favorite spring traditions. From soaring kites and kids activities to food trucks and local vendors, it was a wonderful day to celebrate the season and spend time together.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to say hello, play Plinko, grab giveaways and learn more about our hospital and services. We’re grateful to serve such a vibrant community. 💙

04/17/2026

Back pain, joint stiffness or a lingering injury? It might be more common—and more treatable—than you think.

In Episode 2 of Your Healthiest Life, host Kyle Dyer sits down with Dr. Amanda Snyder, DO, to break down orthopedic health in a way that’s practical and easy to understand. From everyday aches to injury prevention and long-term mobility, this conversation offers guidance you can start using right away.

Whether you’re staying active, recovering, or simply looking to move better, this episode is here to help.

▶️ Watch the full episode and take the next step toward living your healthiest life.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6kaftlGr5f9cVDXdnr530s?si=QFObwr4XT9Kw772HqCyqAA
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=bYQj_hJ4n-zCEYUt&v=eFo-APqGFgM&feature=youtu.be
Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-healthiest-life/id1882125708

04/16/2026

Planning ahead is one of the most meaningful ways to care for yourself—and for the people who love you.

This National Healthcare Decisions Day, we encourage you to take time to think about your wishes for future medical care and have conversations with those closest to you. Advance care planning helps ensure your voice is heard, even if you’re unable to speak for yourself.

It can be as simple as choosing a trusted decision-maker, completing an advance directive, or starting the conversation with your family.

Our caregivers are here to support you every step of the way—because your choices matter, and your care should reflect what matters most to you.

Learn more and start the conversation today.
https://intermountainhealthcare.org/for-patients/advance-care-planning

04/15/2026

Joanne Garcia, Environmental Services technician, was recently honored with Intermountain Health’s L.O.V.E. (Living Our Values Everyday) Award at Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital—and her impact is something you feel the moment she walks into a room.

She lives our values by serving with empathy and recognizing that even the smallest moments matter. During a family’s stay in the hospice unit, Joanne didn’t just clean the room—she cared for it with intention, awareness, and heart. She had a remarkable ability to read the emotional tone of each space, offering quiet respect during difficult moments and warmth when it was needed most. She remembered faces, made families feel seen, and treated every space as one where something meaningful was happening.

Even while missing time with her own family on Thanksgiving, Joanne showed up fully for others—embodying what it means to be better together.

In a setting centered on loss, Joanne brought dignity, compassion, and humanity with every visit. 💙

04/14/2026

Access to care often starts with a simple but critical question: Do I have insurance coverage—and how do I use it?

At Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital, we’re working to answer that through our partnership with Doctors Care. Together, we’re helping community members not only enroll in health insurance, but also understand how to navigate the healthcare system with confidence.

Doctors Care Colorado's coverage team assists with Medicaid, CHP+, and marketplace plans through Connect for Health Colorado, while also providing year-round support for renewals, eligibility, and troubleshooting—because coverage needs don’t stop after open enrollment.

Through community ambassadors, this work extends beyond clinic walls—bringing health insurance education into schools, resource fairs, and trusted community spaces to make information more accessible and less intimidating.

This partnership is about more than coverage—it’s about helping people access the right care, at the right time, and supporting healthier outcomes across our community.

04/13/2026

At Lutheran Hospital, we recently gathered to honor the extraordinary gift of organ, tissue and eye donation alongside our partners at Donor Alliance and Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank. The event included reflections from a heart transplant recipient who is also one of our caregivers, as well as our president and one of our chaplains, recognizing the donors and families whose generosity creates hope in the midst of loss.

The impact of that gift is profound. In 2025, Lutheran Hospital had:
• 10 organ donors
• 31 transplanted organs, helping save 29 lives
• 65 tissue donors
• 1,009 tissues recovered, helping to heal approximately 4,875 individuals

And already in 2026, that life-changing legacy continues:
• 3 organ donors
• 11 transplanted organs, helping save 10 lives
• 12 tissue donors
• 157 tissues recovered, helping to heal approximately 900 individuals

This month and every month, we honor donors, celebrate recipients, and recognize the families who make these second chances possible.

Learn more about organ, tissue and eye donation through Donor Alliance.

04/10/2026

Over the past few weeks, 363 caregivers across 40 departments at Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital took part in our inaugural March Madness Caregiver Free Throw Challenge—and the championship round did not disappoint.

After some impressive showdowns, our Final Four teams came down to Central Transport, Central Supply, Nutrition Services, and Facilities. In the final matchup, Central Supply faced off against Nutrition Services, with Central Supply taking home the win.

Thank you to everyone who participated, cheered each other on, and made this such a fun way to connect across teams.

04/09/2026

This week, we’re celebrating the caregivers who help make every patient’s experience start with compassion. 💙

During Patient Access Week, we recognize the teams at Lutheran Hospital who help patients navigate scheduling, registration and the many important first steps of care. Often the first point of contact, these caregivers play a vital role in creating a smooth, supportive experience from the very beginning.

This year’s theme, “Innovative Access: Transforming Healthcare Management for the Future,” highlights the meaningful work these teams do every day to improve access, reduce barriers and help patients feel seen, supported and cared for.

Thank you to our Patient Access caregivers for all you do to keep care moving forward.

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Wheat Ridge, CO

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+13034254500

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http://www.lutheranmedicalcenter.org/

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