HCA HealthONE Swedish

04/10/2026

Last week, HCA HealthONE Swedish was proud to join Englewood High School’s Future Fair and connect with students exploring careers in healthcare.

Twelve colleagues represented 10 different career paths, including pharmacy, pharmacy technician roles, family medicine doctors, nursing, patient care technicians, Acute Rehab and therapies, transportation, food and nutrition services, and communications and community engagement.

With more than 20 businesses at the event, students had the opportunity to learn about many different futures. We were proud to show that healthcare offers more than one path forward. From entry-level roles to careers that grow with continued education and training, there are many ways to get started and build meaningful experience over time.

We are proud to support the future of our community by helping students better understand healthcare careers, the education different roles may require and the first steps they can take toward a career in the field.

Learn more about career opportunities with HCA HealthONE Swedish: https://bit.ly/4sqxiZg

04/09/2026

Today, more than 100 colleagues gathered at HCA HealthONE Swedish for our flag-raising ceremony to honor donors, their families and the lives changed through organ and tissue donation.

In 2025, 29 organ donors at HCA HealthONE Swedish helped save 78 lives, and 117 tissue donors had the potential to heal 8,775 lives. In 2026 year to date, 14 organ donors have helped save 40 lives, and 36 tissue donors have had the potential to heal 2,700 lives.

As the largest donor hospital for Donor Alliance, HCA HealthONE Swedish continues this work through the extraordinary collaboration of teams dedicated to honoring donors, supporting families and recognizing the recipients whose lives are forever changed through donation.

With more than 1,300 people in our region still waiting for a lifesaving transplant, organ and tissue donation remains one of the most meaningful ways to make a difference. Learn more about organ and tissue donation and how to register as a donor: https://bit.ly/3PR1bVj

04/09/2026

💙💚 Living donation makes it possible for healthy people to donate a kidney, part of their liver and certain other organs and tissues, helping others receive the transplants they need as soon as possible. According to the Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network, the number of living donor transplants has continued to grow in recent years, with more than 7,000 taking place nationwide in 2025 alone.

HCA Healthcare, our broader network of care, is a leading provider of living donor kidney transplants, performing 352 of these transplants last year. In total, our caregivers performed 1,324 organ transplants in 2025.

If you’re considering becoming a living donor, connect with a local transplant program to learn more about the process and what to expect: https://bit.ly/4tWqNij

04/08/2026

Need care today for a minor illness or injury? Our clinics offer fast, convenient care – with more than 350 locations across our broader HCA Healthcare network. Swipe to explore when to go to an urgent care clinic. In addition, our clinics offer:

✅Vaccines
✅School and sports physicals
✅Lab testing for flu, strep, urinary tract infections (UTIs), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Find a CareNow Urgent Care urgent care location near you: https://bit.ly/4vj1acS

Prefer to stay home for mild-to-moderate concerns like colds, rashes or allergies? Schedule a virtual visit to connect with a provider: https://bit.ly/4meYuJ4

⚠️ Urgent care is for non-life-threatening conditions. If you have chest pain, difficulty breathing, a severe injury, uncontrolled bleeding or other serious symptoms, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room right away.

04/07/2026

🤰A delivery (C-section) can be the safest option when certain concerns come up during pregnancy or labor – helping protect both you and your baby. C-sections are major abdominal surgery, and the most common surgery performed for pregnant patients in the U.S. If you’re preparing for childbirth, talk with your obstetrician about what may be the best path forward for you and your baby.

Here, Dr. Cindy Celnik, chief medical officer for HCA Healthcare Women’s Services, explains why doctors perform C-sections and what to expect if a C-section becomes part of your delivery experience.

Across our broader HCA Healthcare network, caregivers support more than 200,000 births each year, with care that’s personalized to you and your family. Looking for an obstetrician? Meet our experts and schedule an appointment: https://bit.ly/3Oeh6w6

04/06/2026

During Occupational Health Nurses Week, HCA HealthONE Swedish recognizes the occupational health nurses across HCA Healthcare broader network of more than 100,000 nurses nationwide.

Occupational health nurses help keep our care teams healthy and safe at work – from completing new hire health evaluations and giving vaccinations to caring for minor injuries and sharing safety tips.

Thank you to our occupational health nurses for showing up for our colleagues every day. Your care helps make possible for our patients.

04/04/2026

ACL injuries are on the rise - especially in young women. Research shows female athletes are two to five times more likely to suffer ACL tears compared to males, often during movements like cutting, pivoting or landing from a jump.

Why is this happening? It’s not just one reason - factors like training load, muscle strength, movement patterns and even access to proper conditioning all play a role.

The good news? Prevention is possible. Dr. Brooke Pengel, a pediatric orthopedic specialist with HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children’s, discusses how common the injury is and prevention tips:

Dr. Brooke Pengel, a Pediatric Orthopedic Specialist with HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's talks aboiut how common the injury is and why it is on the rise in one particular group of women.

04/03/2026

For many women and girls, painful periods and ongoing pelvic pain get brushed off as “normal.” But for some, it’s something more - like endometriosis, a condition that can take years to be recognized and understood.

Dr. Abby Barnes, a OB/GYN with HCA HealthONE, talks about the importance of this diagnosis: https://cbsn.ws/4c70myQ

Find a doctor at https://bit.ly/4c99KlK

New endometriosis guidance means doctors can finally diagnose based on your symptoms alone — no surgery required. Dr. Abby Barnes is an OBGYN with HCA HealthONE Metro and talks about the importance of this diagnosis.

04/01/2026

Today we recognized the first day of Donate Life Month at HCA HealthONE Swedish by raising the Donate Life Month flag in partnership with Donor Alliance.

As home to HCA HealthONE's solid organ transplant program, we see the impact of donation in deeply meaningful ways. Our kidney transplant program began in 1985, and our liver transplant program was added in 2015. Together, these programs have helped save more than 2,000 lives. That work is made possible by our incredible transplant team and the strong partnerships we share across our community. We are grateful to work closely with organizations like Donor Alliance and the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank, whose collaboration helps make this lifesaving care possible.

We’re grateful for the partners, families and advocates who help make healing and hope possible for so many in our community.

Learn more about our transplant services: https://bit.ly/4bZDBNs

03/31/2026

At 20 years old, Sydney was studying abroad when severe headaches, shortness of breath and extreme fatigue began disrupting her life. After returning home and becoming too weak to stand, she was sent to the ER for a blood transfusion — where she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

Alone in Colorado while her family was in Illinois, Sydney was admitted to HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children’s. Though scared and unsure of what to expect, she quickly found comfort in the compassionate care of our pediatric oncology team, who guided her through every step with clarity and kindness.

After a month-long initial hospital stay and two years of treatment, Sydney celebrated ringing the bell 🔔 on February 26, marking the end of her treatment journey.

Today, Sydney is working hard to regain her strength despite nerve damage caused by treatment. She is finishing school to become a dietitian and is also working toward earning her personal training certification. Inspired by her own journey, she hopes to help others prioritize their health and wellness.

Learn more about our pediatric cancer care: https://bit.ly/4bHmhxL

03/31/2026

Every second matters during a .⏱️ With stroke cases rising among younger adults, understanding how to lower your risk has never been more important. Watch as HCA Healthcare neurologist Dr. Edgardo Cruz-Martinez shares practical steps you can take today.

At HCA HealthONE we’re proud to be part of our broader HCA Healthcare system of care, which collectively responds to strokes 45% faster than the national benchmark – because fast stroke care saves lives. Our network cares for more than 70,000 stroke patients each year, reinforcing why every second counts.

To learn more about our expert, lifesaving stroke care, visit https://bit.ly/4c24BvJ

03/30/2026

Happy Doctors’ Day. Today, we’re celebrating the doctors who show up for our community with skill, compassion and teamwork.

To every doctor on our team: thank you for the time you take to listen and the trust you help build with patients and families.

Share your appreciation below — your message may be the encouragement someone needs today.