Children’s Hospital Colorado

10/22/2026

Playing doctor just got a little more realistic.

10/20/2026

Do you know the ABCs of safe sleep?

Our safety expert Clare shares three quick, easy-to-remember tips.

A = Alone
B = Back
C = Crib

Share this with a new parent or caregiver!

10/18/2026

Chris always wanted to be a firefighter. But growing up with a congenital heart defect called transposition of the great arteries, he was told the physically demanding career might not be possible for him.

With support from our team in the Heart Institute, Chris achieved his childhood goal. During fire service training, he discovered his roommate, Spencer, had a similar story: heart surgery at 2 weeks old, with follow-up surgery here as an adult. Chris says he was relieved when he met Spencer at training,

“Because as a kid, you know you’re different.”

Chris, now 45, is a captain with Poudre Fire Authority. Spencer, now 46, is a lieutenant at the same station, Station 3 in Fort Collins. Our team still cares for each of them, even though we’re a children’s hospital. That’s because, even if some of the chairs are a little small, “you need to go where the experts are,” Spencer says.

Because our Heart Institute treats more congenital and pediatric heart conditions than any other in the Rocky Mountain region, we have unique expertise in caring for patients you might not expect to see in our hospital beds. Specialists in our Adult Congenital Disease Program host 2,500 appointments each year, helping adult patients manage their health, prepare for changing needs and safely pursue meaningful goals — no matter their age.

For Chris and Spencer, that means they can remain diligent about their heart health while continuing to serve their Northern Colorado community. Chris says, “There’s a certain standard we have to meet in the fire service, and working with my doctors at Children’s Hospital Colorado, they found a way I could meet those metrics and exceed them."

*First photo from left to right: Spencer and Chris, courtesy the Fort Collins Coloradoan.*

10/17/2026

The moments that matter most are worth getting back to. Just ask these patients who've recovered after illness and injury.

-Meghan’s back to shaping the future of girls' flag football.
-Josiah’s back to mountain bike racing and nordic skiing.
-Lydia’s back to playing volleyball and basketball without pain.
-Cara’s back to her pursuing dream of being a professional dancer.

It's thanks, in part, to our spine team — and a whole lot of tenacity.

10/15/2026

When her son wasn’t meeting milestones, Teresa’s intuition led her to Children’s Hospital Colorado, South Campus, just down the street from their home in Highlands Ranch. It turned out fluid buildup was impacting his hearing. Then ear tube surgery “made such a big difference in his life.”

When a Highlands Ranch mother noticed her youngest child was not meeting his milestones, her motherly instincts took over and her persistence helped her family discover that her son, Mateo,

10/11/2026

Unfortunately, it isn't unusual for parents and teachers to be operating on outdated advice about lice. Here's how to actually deal with the itchy nuisance, without stigma or panic.

September is National Head Lice Prevention Month, coinciding with a time of year when infestations tend to surge.

10/08/2026

Ask William what his superpower is, and he’ll tell you ENERGY.

Before his liver transplant, William always felt tired. In the two years since, this 10-year-old has wowed his family and friends with his creativity, excitement for life and adventurous spirit.

Read William's full story: https://bit.ly/4rsH0M5

10/06/2026

What's the best part of being an athletic trainer with Okanagan Hockey Colorado? Aaron asked his team's AT, Carter, to find out.

10/02/2026

For years, Jessica was intrigued by living kidney donation. When she learned her nephew, Sean, needed a transplant, she knew she wanted to become a living donor.

The catch? Jessica’s kidney wouldn’t go to Sean...

More than 1,300 Coloradans are waiting for an organ transplant. Meet the donors, doctors, and volunteers working to save their lives.

10/01/2026

What causes Down syndrome? What are myths about Down syndrome we can dispel?

Dr. Nicole Baumer, Director of our Sie Center for Down Syndrome, answers commonly asked questions about living with this condition.