Children’s Hospital Colorado

01/08/2026

Before Gracie turned 3, she’d already had three surgeries for hypoplastic left heart syndrome. She only had one chamber pumping blood into her body. Long-term effects meant she needed a liver and heart dual organ transplant, a procedure done only 38 times in the U.S.

See how our team planned and performed Gracie’s successful transplant.

Children's Colorado performed the region's first-ever pediatric heart and liver dual organ transplant, which has only been done 38 times in the U.S.

01/05/2026

Family trips to the river made Violet feel unwell, and it wasn’t clear why. After she connected with us, our experts solved the mystery and uncovered the link to a celiac diagnosis.

Celiac disease can show up differently in every child. Learn about when you might consider screening.

Children’s Hospital Colorado is ranked seventh in the nation for its gastrointestinal program according to U.S. News & World Report. The department is working to expand awareness and research around celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder that can cause classic digestive problems as well as symptom...

12/31/2025

This Kwanzaa, our team member resource group The Afrocentric Network (T.A.N.) recognized the holiday with a celebration at our hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus. The gathering included crafts and a special reading of “Once Upon a Kwanzaa” — a children’s book that explores Kwanzaa traditions, emphasizing the importance of family, community and cultural identity. Happy Kwanzaa!

12/30/2025

Emergency physicians in Colorado encounter a few cases of "scromiting" each month. The term, officially known as cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, describes a condition caused by excessive cannabis use. Our expert, Dr. Sam Wang, explains more.

National news outlets have been reporting on a condition known as "scromiting." It's an intense combination of screaming and vomiting that’s brought on by overindulgence in cannabis. We talked with a doctor at Children’s Hospital Colorado who says the condition is real, although the ‘screaming...

12/29/2025

Si su hijo tiene TDAH o dificultades de aprendizaje, explore estos recursos útiles en español de nuestros expertos.
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Hablamos con un experto para que nos informe sobre los recursos y un programa enfocado en los desafíos del aprendizaje, el TDAH y el autismo.

12/27/2025

Maklyn was born at 29 weeks with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia, a rare condition requiring emergency surgery. Thanks to Dr. Chris Derderian and team, she’s now thriving. Read more at the link in our comment.

12/26/2025

This isn’t your average holiday parade! We had the typical Christmas crew on deck, but the elves also brought along a few friends.

-Princesses! Say hi to Belle and Cinderella for us next time you see them.
-Our famous medical dogs. They're not just cute — they're also credentialed.
-Firetrucks. Cause Santa likes to ride in style.
-The Denver Broncos Cheerleaders, plus Miles the mascot and his mascot pals.
-(Not pictured) A GIANT inflatable abominable snowman so BIG, the only seat he could fit in was a truck bed.

12/25/2025

Nothing warms our hearts during the holidays like seeing new families find moments of joy together.

Memories like these are made through the help of our NICU child life specialists and nurses. Thank you for spreading cheer for all to hear (and see).

12/24/2025

Mr. and Mrs. C snuck the sleigh out of the garage and flew south for a special visit just before Christmas. After making sure not a single jingle bell, candy cane or Christmas bow was out of place, they spent time with our Colorado Springs patients. Eyes were twinkling, cheeks were rosy and a merry time was had by all.

12/23/2025

Santa, Disney princesses and local community members brought joy and smiles to patients in Colorado Springs this season. Discover the magic these special guests shared.

Editor’s note: This article has been updated, and a video has been removed and replaced to reflect the proper spelling of an employee’s name at the Children’s Hospital. We regret …

12/22/2025

For 40 years, this crew of Harley riders has delivered joy and thousands of toys to our patients. Learn more about this incredible tradition and the people who keep it rolling.

The sounds of motorcycle engines outside meant holiday gifts for patients inside Children’s Hospital Colorado at the University of Colorado Anschutz medical campus on Sunday. Among the groups of Harley Davidson riders was Vinny Terranova, who, 40 years ago, began donating toys to the children’s ...

12/22/2025

Santa? We know him! Thanks to Levi's Legacy, Santa had breakfast with our heart patients, bringing them holiday cheer, presents, cookies and more.