Penrose-St. Francis Blood Bank

02/27/2026

From local youth clubs to the professional stage, Denver Summit FC is inspiring the next generation of athletes across our state. With the inaugural season kicking off soon at Empower Field at Mile High, momentum is building across the soccer community. We’re honored to be the official health care partner for Denver Summit FC and Real Colorado Soccer supporting the health and well-being of these athletic achievements and community development.

Read the full article to learn about the connections being built within our state’s sports community.

Real Colorado is a nationally recognized club soccer team that develops boys and girls ages 3 to 19 and has developed three of the players currently on the Summit.

02/23/2026

02/17/2026

St. Elizabeth Hospital was built in the 1950s when the community came together to ensure a thriving hospital was available for a thriving town. Today, it’s a place of healing and recovery under the leadership of Hospital President and Chief Nursing Officer, John Swanhorst. Hear more from John about why the hospital provides connected care that meets the unique needs of our Fort Morgan neighbors.

02/16/2026

While celebrating his anniversary in St. Croix, RN Chris Carroll, Director of Surgical Services at Holy Cross Hospital – Mountain Point, responded to an urgent call for help. Chris arrived at the beach and saw a distressed woman in the water. Without hesitation, he swam towards the woman. As he reached her, he realized a shark had attacked her.

Chris secured her and began the swim back to shore. Along the way, he kept her engaged and calm, reminding her that help was coming. As they neared the beach, bystanders helped bring her onto the sand, where first responders took over shortly after and began providing emergency care. Watch to hear the full story. https://ow.ly/HJ6y50YgLpx

02/12/2026

In our next Elevating Performance: A Sports Medicine Education Series webinar on February 26 at 5:30, Dr. Brad Bellard, Medical Director of the William Hybl Sports Medicine and Performance Center, is diving into how percutaneous debridement can help address chronic tendinopathy.

This session is tailored for athletic trainers, physical therapists, and other sports medicine professionals, and includes guidance on how to claim CME credit.

Learn more about this free event and register here. https://ow.ly/gTmj50YesN0

02/11/2026

02/11/2026

Black History Month is a time to pause and reflect on the history that continues to shape our shared future.

We honor this history with humility and a continued commitment to dignity, inclusion and care for all.

02/10/2026

Heart and vascular treatment is continually evolving, with complex procedures now offering remarkable precision and less invasiveness. Our care team embraces these advancements, working collectively to provide truly comprehensive and supportive care for each individual's unique needs.

01/27/2026

We're already looking forward to next year, but for now, we're reflecting on an amazing National Western Stock Show As the Official Healthcare Partner, CommonSpirit Health was honored to be part of it. A highlight was proudly joining the National Western Stock Show to gift $10,000 to the Food Bank of the Rockies This partnership allows us to keep raising awareness and providing crucial food support to our communities in need.

01/25/2026

01/22/2026

In our operating rooms, labor & delivery suites, emergency department, and other settings, you'll often find Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) providing anesthesia care!

These highly trained caregivers provide a comforting presence, an expert hand, and a watchful eye, ensuring patients are calm, safe, and free from pain during critical moments. This National CRNA Week, join us in honoring CRNAs for their commitment to patient safety and clinical excellence!

01/21/2026

AI is moving fast in health care, but the focus should remain on care delivery.

In a recent The Denver Gazette interview, Dr. Andrew French, President of Physician Enterprise for CommonSpirit Health’s greater Colorado and Kansas Market, shared how AI is being integrated to enhance the human element of care. As AI becomes more prevalent, maintaining human oversight and clinician leadership remains critical.

Read more about his insights on AI adoption here.

As artificial intelligence has become more ubiquitous in everyday life — from a typical smartphone’s autocorrect function to chatbots that can simulate conversations with humans, quickly analyze data sets and more — it’s also changing how medical professionals and organizations provide healt...