Children’s Hospital Colorado

09/07/2026

Can the color of your kid's snot really tell you what's going on?

Plus, relief for a stuffy nose, when to see a doctor and more.

09/06/2026

A little ballpark magic, right here in the hospital. ⚾

Ezequiel Tovar recently spent the day making memories with our patients, surprising them with tickets to a ballgame and playing MLB The Show together in Seacrest Studios. Thank you, Ezequiel, for sharing the smiles and making the day so special!

09/05/2026

Every superhero needs a sidekick. And these siblings of patients with cancer have superpowers of their own.

This incredible group of kids recently had a day all to themselves exploring our hospital. They met teams who care for their brothers and sisters, learned that the operating rooms aren’t so scary and, most importantly, got to just be kids together. Because every superhero deserves to feel seen, supported and included.

09/04/2026

Nothing to see here! Just a few of the world’s greatest superheroes swinging by to brighten our patients’ day. Thank you for the extra smiles and superhero magic.

Who’s behind the masks? That’s our little secret. ❤️

09/03/2026

Some accomplishments are worth celebrating year after year. Congratulations to all 59 of our physicians who’ve been named Top Doctors by Colorado Springs Magazine!

Do you have a favorite doctor in Colorado Springs? Give them a shoutout and we'll pass along your well wishes.

Setting the standard through research, innovation and exceptional pediatric care

09/01/2026

When Naia was diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma, her family was determined to do everything they could to help her through treatment. They learned that painful mouth sores, a common side effect of treatment, could affect Naia’s ability to eat and drink and even impact the timing of her care.

Pediatric oncology nurse Jen Lamb shared that red light therapy could help prevent the sores. And prevent them, it did.

What started as an effort to reduce pain became something bigger. Inspired by Naia's experience, her family helped support research and a program that is now bringing red light therapy to more children receiving cancer care.

And Naia wasn’t the only one to give it a try — even our medical dogs got in on the action.

Read her story: https://bit.ly/4qKvBHa

08/24/2026

With more hot weather across Colorado, it's important to help kids stay safe while playing outside. Athletic trainer Dennis Coonan shares what you should know about dehydration, heat-related illness and ways to help children stay cool.

It’s been a historically hot summer on the front range, and if your children loves to spend time outdoors, then you have to make sure they’re doing it safely. Dennis Coonan from Childre…

08/21/2026

Are you ready to get your game face on!?

We’re excited to announce that we’re now the exclusive children’s hospital partner of the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche and Colorado Mammoth! We’ve always been fans of the home teams. Now we’re proud to be on the same team.

Children's Hospital Colorado is now the exclusive children's hospital partner of the Colorado Avalanche, Denver Nuggets and Colorado Mammoth.

08/20/2026

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08/18/2026

Over a decade ago, a playground accident could have changed the course of Merek’s childhood.

At age 5, Merek sustained a supracondylar humerus fracture that ultimately required thumb reconstruction surgery. For a child who loved sports and staying active, the injury brought physical challenges, along with fear and uncertainty. Pediatric orthopedic surgeon Dr. Sarah Sibbel was there to help.

“She treated us with human compassion,” Merek’s mom, Kay, recalls. “She understood the accident, the injury he experienced and the fear he had.”

After surgery, Merek was left with a scar shaped like an exclamation point on his thumb. Since then, he’s embraced every adventure, from playing varsity lacrosse and summiting Colorado 14ers to graduating high school with honors. This fall, he’ll head to college to study electrical engineering. And through it all, he hasn’t forgotten Dr. Sibbel. “Her name is a constant conversation in our house,” Kay says. “And now he's getting ready to start the next chapter of his life.”

Merek and Kay recently returned to thank Dr. Sibbel for the care that made a lasting impact on their family.

“That's really what we want — for our kids to grow and succeed,” Dr. Sibbel said. “And I carry all my patients with me. I always tell people, there's just a little piece of my heart that they go into.”