Children’s Hospital Colorado

06/06/2026

A child lying unconscious in a school hallway; that’s when the training kicks in. Your adrenaline is pumping so fast you don’t realize how many chest compressions you’ve done; that’s when the training kicks.

Training takes over in critical moments, and Kevin Ross and several of his colleagues provide it. Just recently, that training saved a young girl’s life at a middle school in Brighton.

Kevin is a nurse consultant for Children’s Hospital Colorado’s School Health Program. Members of this team train school faculty and health aides so they know how to perform CPR, first aid and use an automated external defibrillator, or AED. Luckily, Kevin and his teammates trained staff at the middle school in Brighton.

“They provided the CPR, she got the two shocks in the building from the AED, EMS arrived, she was transferred initially to a nearby hospital, then airlifted to Children's Colorado and eventually everything turned out very well,” Kevin says. “But ultimately, what I think is probably the best part of the story is that I was just talking to her two hours ago. She comes by and checks in when I'm in the building. We see so many cool things from the clinical side, but with this program, we actually get to reach beyond that.”

Since last year, the team has been training schools all around the 27J School District, which includes schools in Brighton, Commerce City, Henderson and Thornton. The training began as part of a federal grant the department received to train rural school nurses in Colorado and Wyoming. The grant ended but the team saw such a benefit in the training, they continued to provide them.

The training program is a partnership between school districts and Children’s Colorado as part of its Project ADAM initiative, which aims to make all schools in Colorado heart safe. Being a heart-safe school means that not only does the school have an AED, but it has people trained to use it in case of a cardiac emergency.

“When something like this happens, it really strengthens our desire even more as a district and a partner with Children’s Hospital to want to run more drills,” says Kevin.

Kevin doesn’t wish a cardiac emergency like this on anyone. However, it's a real possibility. The best thing we can do as a community is be prepared and have the right training in place. Kevin and his team are working to do just that with as many school districts in Colorado as possible.

06/06/2026

Is that Denver Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton? He's back at our hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus spreading hope and smiles.

Coach Payton returned to deliver "Baskets of Hope" filled with toys, games, crafts and thoughtful surprises designed to brighten even the toughest days. Thank you for sharing your time with our patients!

06/03/2026

It doesn’t take a brain surgeon to answer these questions. Wait, maybe it does? See what pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Ariana Barkley has to say about one of the body’s most complex organs.

06/02/2026

From day one, 💩 plays an big role in parenting. From the impact of diet on baby p**p to the importance of color, consider our experts your No. 1 for all things No. 2.

Everything you need to know about baby p**p.

06/02/2026

“It's incredible to see the tremendous growth in our daughter’s professional skills and experience. As parents, we are overwhelmed with pride." That's what one of our recent intern's parents had to say about Leia, who completed two internships in the yearlong Project SEARCH program. "Like every child at Project SEARCH, she has overcome massive obstacles and has accomplished what we once thought may be impossible.”

Project SEARCH is our employment training program for high school students with disabilities. At a recent open house before graduation, interns including Leia and Kyira got to share what they've learned with their families and teammates.

For Leia, who supported hosting games in Seacrest Studios and stocking our Cardiac Progressive Care Unit and Family Resource Center, the best parts of her experience were making friends and having class parties.

Like Leia, Kyira interned in Seacrest Studios, and also with Visitor Management. Her favorite memories of the program include meeting her team member "pal," Crystal, who partnered with Kyira during her internship and when her supervisor, Shelisa, acted like a visitor to help her learn.

“Kyira has gained new work skills, increased her computer skills and her communication skills. I am very grateful for the experience for my daughter,” her mom said.

A massive congratulations to Kyira, Leia and to each and every one of our hardworking interns for all they have — and will — accomplish!

05/31/2026

Some pro soccer players recently stopped by to kick it with Courtney and other patients in our Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. The players arrived thinking they would be the entertainment, but Courtney had other ideas. He was on a roll with an impressive range of impressions, deep sports knowledge and helpful video game advice. He was so excited for the visit, even though he’s admittedly more of a baseball guy. (He even rattled off every single MLB team.) They capped off the visit with big smiles and a bedside selfie.

We think it’s safe to say everyone had a ball. A big thank you to Janine Sonis, Carson Pickett, Tash Flint, Ally Brazier and Eva Gaetino for coming!

05/30/2026

Through understanding, we can build empathy. Kids in our Eating Disorders Program worked with our creative arts therapists to capture their experiences in the song, “Afraid to Ask.” We hope you’ll take a moment to listen.



If you're experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988.

05/29/2026

Each year, the Association of Volunteers at Children’s Hospital Colorado hosts the Wine Event, an evening of fine wine and fabulous food to fundraise for patient families. We hope you'll join us for this year's event, happening June 26 at the Hyatt DTC. In its 22-year history, the Wine Event has raised more than $5.5 million for the Family Resource Center, a space designed just for families where they can disconnect from the stress of their child’s medical experience. The Center includes a kitchen and dining area, laundry facilities and private respite rooms with the comfortable amenities of home. Tickets are available at https://thewineevent.org/

05/29/2026

When Rachel started her healthcare career, she didn’t care for humans. She cared for animals. As a veterinary technician, compassion and kindness were key to making her furry patients comfortable. Today, she uses those same skills to care for kids.

Rachel has worked at Children’s Hospital Colorado for more than 15 years, specializing in diagnostic X-rays and imaging. For her, the job goes beyond getting a clear picture that leads to a proper diagnosis — it’s about supporting patients and families emotionally during stressful or scary moments.

“You must have a special amount of patience and creativity with kids that are uncomfortable or hurt, so I like to talk to patients and let them help me understand what they need,” Rachel says. “I try to do whatever I can to make the process go as smoothly and calmly for them as possible.”

05/26/2026

Standard bike helmets aren't built for high speeds. With e-bike and e-scooter use on the rise, we're seeing more ER visits and injuries due to high-speed crashes and improper helmet use.

Is your kid wearing the right type of helmet?

Emergency room doctors at Children’s Hospital Colorado say they’re seeing a major increase in serious injuries tied to e-bikes and e-scooters.