Children’s Hospital Colorado

10/27/2025

Halloween is a night full of magic, costumes and candy — a chance to create fun and safe traditions! Check out our tips for keeping kids visible, confident and enjoying every spooky moment.

Make Halloween joyful and safe for kids of all ages.

10/27/2025

Our Children’s One flight team isn’t an ordinary team; they’re a tight family — a machine — working in tandem to provide lifesaving medical care in the sky.

10/25/2025

When your child is sick or hurt, receiving the best care possible is what matters most. We're incredibly proud of our team and our high quality care that makes us a Top 10 children's hospital according to U.S. News & World Report.

The U.S. News & World Report released its annual evaluation of pediatric hospitals in the country. Here are the details.

10/24/2025

We did it — again!

We’re thrilled to share that that we’ve received Magnet designation for the fifth time. This is the highest international honor in nursing excellence, and it’s all thanks to our incredible nurses who provide outstanding care every day.

This isn’t just about us. It’s about you, too. Research shows patients and families experience better outcomes and greater satisfaction at Magnet-recognized hospitals like ours. Celebrate with us!

Only 1.4% of hospitals nationwide hold a fifth Magnet designation, the highest honor for nursing excellence.

10/23/2025

We probably all know a kid who is naturally good at any sport they try. We might even envy their ability to pick up everything quickly. Amber Rose is one of those kids.

Experts in our Sie Center for Down Syndrome and Heart Institute have cared for her since she was born, and she’s had more than a couple complex surgeries. But it’s never stopped her from competing.

Her resilience shines especially brightly when she’s active. She first got involved with Special Olympics Colorado in second grade. Since then, she’s participated in flag football, basketball, bowling, softball, soccer and field day events.

When Amber Rose first started playing flag football, she didn’t understand the rules and got frustrated when someone pulled her flag. But her determination and competitive spirit carried her forward. Now it’s her favorite sport and she loves keeping her flags for as long as she can — even if that means not getting a touchdown.

“It’s like a big game of tag to her,” her mom Jayne says.

Jayne especially noticed Amber “taking off” in Special Olympics once she returned to school after the COVID-19 pandemic. She now loves the opportunity to play and be around other people more than ever.

Sports have given Amber more than athletic opportunities thanks to their inclusive environment. They've also helped her learn to share, take turns and celebrate others. She has made some close friendships and shines as a social butterfly.

“Amber gets the same opportunities as everyone else,” Jayne says. “It’s great to see kids wanting to be friends with her — you’d think she’s the most popular girl in school!”

10/22/2025

Ribbon, cut! Thank you to everyone who joined us for a fun (and windy) ribbon cutting celebrating the new inpatient playground at our hospital on Anschutz Medical Campus. We loved having Denver Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton and his wife, Skylene, Miles the Mascot and Denver Broncos Cheerleaders alongside our patient ambassadors and team members as we officially opened the space.

Photos courtesy of the Denver Broncos

10/21/2025

Cyberbullying has replaced physical and verbal bullying as a primary concern for kids, families and schools. And it's happening most often during school hours.

How caregivers can help prevent bullying by teaching the value of kindness

10/20/2025

Miles was the first patient to try our new accessible playground at our hospital on Anschutz Medical Campus, opening today. Watch him explore the park and even give us a 1,000-star rating. We're calling that a win!

10/20/2025

Digital junk food can have the same effects on children as real junk food.

“It could look like a sugar rush, or an emotional crash, fatigue, crankiness and so much more. So just like with food, what they’re taking in digitally affects how they feel, behave and grow,” says Marisa Taylor, a child and family therapist. Here's more about the impact of social media on kids from our experts in the Pediatric Mental Health Institute.

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Social media was the focus of a youth mental health town hall held by Children’s Hospital Colorado Monday evening, Oct. 6. According to Children’s Hospital, from June to …

10/19/2025

Annabelle’s adventurous family was scuba diving in Belize when she was attacked by sharks. Her path back to health required resilience and inspired her to make a positive impact. See her story.

A 16-year-old Colorado girl is sharing her story after fighting off two sharks on a family vacation. She sat down exclusively with FOX31’s Nicole Fierro to share her journey of resilience after the…

10/17/2025

Last week, our team member resource group Shalom hosted a celebration of Sukkot, a Jewish holiday that marks the gathering of the harvest. Sukkot is celebrated by spending time in a foliage covered booth called a sukkah and by taking the four species — special kinds of vegetation as symbols of unity and gratitude.

Thank you to Shalom for creating a space to learn, share and celebrate together.

10/15/2025

Navigating the online world with kids can be challenging. Here are helpful tips to help parents and caregivers ensure their children stay safe online.

“What we see online happening with our children is desensitization of killing, of death, of what it means to take a life,” said Susan Payne, a national school safety expert.