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08/06/2025

Poudre Valley Hospital has been caring for northern Colorado for 100 years.
To celebrate this milestone, we created a list of 100 healthy, joyful ways to move more, connect with others and thrive.

Whether it’s cooling off at a splash pad, watching the sun dip behind Horsetooth or sharing a home-cooked recipe with neighbors, these small moments add up. Pick a few that inspire you and help us honor a century of care by investing in your own health.

Join UCHealth and Poudre Valley Hospital in honoring a century of care with 100 ways to connect, move and thrive in and around Fort Collins.

08/05/2025

Mint contains menthol, which actually tricks your body into feeling cooler, just like watermelon and cucumbers help hydrate and chill you from the inside out.

Learn how certain foods help you beat the heat, plus get two summer-ready recipes perfect for Colorado’s dry climate.

Mint, and its organic compound menthol, trigger the same mouth receptors as cold, so it's a great addition to summer recipes like these.

08/04/2025

Misplacing your keys is one thing, but if memory changes start disrupting daily life, it may be time to dig deeper.

UCHealth experts explain how to tell what’s normal, what’s not and what steps to take if you’re concerned.

Memory loss may be tied to larger issues like dementia. What to look for and how to get help if you have concerns about memory loss.

08/03/2025

Coach Prime is back!

After a surprise bladder cancer diagnosis earlier this year, Deion Sanders has returned to Boulder, cancer-free and ready to lead the Colorado Buffaloes Football team this season. Deion credits his faith, a routine scan and Dr. Janet Kukreja, a UCHealth and CU Medicine surgeon and national leader in robotic bladder cancer surgery.

“I trusted and believed in you 100%,” Coach Prime told Dr. Kukreja, who performed the life-saving surgery on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and built him a new bladder from his intestine.

His message to fans? “Get checked out. Don’t wait.”

Deion Sanders returns to coach the CU Buffaloes after beating bladder cancer. He's urging everyone to see their doctors and 'get checked out.'

08/02/2025

Headache, nausea or poor sleep at high elevation? It might be altitude sickness, even if you live in Colorado.

Learn how to spot symptoms, prevent serious complications and when to seek help.

People in Colorado experience various stages of altitude sickness every day. Here is how to recognize and prevent it, from UCHealth experts.

08/01/2025

Sonny Hutchison was gearing up for one of life’s biggest milestones, his son’s wedding, when a mosquito bite changed everything. Already living with pulmonary fibrosis and rheumatoid arthritis, Sonny contracted West Nile virus and was hospitalized for three weeks. He missed the wedding, spent weeks relearning how to walk and faced lingering vision and balance issues.

The renowned Denver producer and photographer fought his way back with the help of his UCHealth care team. From retinal specialists to vestibular therapists, every step of his recovery was guided by experts who tailored care to help Sonny regain his mobility, strength and spirit. Slowly, he began to see results.

Sonny has reclaimed his creative energy and sense of balance. He’s still healing, but he’s also planning future travels and savoring the life he’s regained.

As summer returns, Sonny wants others to learn from his experience. “When it comes to West Nile and its prevalence in Colorado, you need to be thoughtful about it,” he said. His advice? Use repellent. Cover up. Protect yourself.

Sonny Hutchison, a Denver media figure, faced many complications from West Nile virus and highlights the importance of prevention.

07/31/2025

Looking for a gluten-free, high-protein breakfast that feels indulgent but fuels your day? These buckwheat crepes with blueberry compote are packed with nutrients and flavor🫐

Try the recipe and explore why they’re a smart swap for pancakes.

Crepes have a much lighter batter than pancakes, which reduces calorie and carb intake without sacrificing flavors or a breakfast favorite.

07/30/2025

Through COAST-IT, a program from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, older adults are paired with health professions students to build relationships that ease loneliness and enrich lives on both sides of the conversation.

Loneliness has been shown to impact health as severely as smoking 15 ci******es a day. Programs like COAST-IT offer a simple, human solution: connection.

Friendships lead to longer and healthier lives. Learn about how social connections are directly connected with health outcomes.

07/29/2025

When a CT scan revealed a mass on his bladder, University of Colorado Boulder football coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders was immediately referred to – a national leader in bladder cancer care – where he met with Janet Kukreja, MD, director of urologic oncology at the University of Colorado Cancer Center and UCHealth. After thorough examination, he was diagnosed with a malignant tumor in his bladder.

Drawn to CU Anschutz in 2018 for its National Cancer Institute designation, Dr. Kukreja is now a national leader in robotic bladder cancer surgeries. Using advanced robotic technology, surgeons on our campus are treating bladder cancer in ways that are less invasive, less traumatic and allow for faster recovery – while also pioneering new drug therapies that are reshaping outcomes.

Today, Dr. Kukreja says Coach Prime is cancer free – thanks to expert care and cutting-edge surgical innovation. Read more about his story and the groundbreaking cancer research happening every day at CU Anschutz, here: https://bit.ly/41aBaCW

07/29/2025

Soap and water are still the gold standard for hand hygiene 🧼

Unlike sanitizer, soap breaks the bonds that let viruses stick to your skin, so they slide right off. More on how (and why) it works better than sanitizer in the full article.

Soap and water break down viruses and germs in ways that sanitizers can't. Learn why this simple and cheap method is still your best defense.

07/28/2025

She’s one of the leading robotic bladder cancer surgeons in North America and she’s helping patients make informed, life-changing decisions.

Dr. Janet Kukreja performs about 150 robotic bladder removal surgeries each year at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital. Her expertise is saving lives and empowering patients like Vail Police Chief Ryan Kenney, who returned to mountain biking just months after surgery.

Bladder cancer patients from across the U.S. turn to Dr. Janet Kukreja for her life-saving bladder cancer care and skills in robotic surgery.

07/28/2025

Ain’t No Mountain 🏔️♥️ Harry Mack brings the laughs to this freestyle for Roxanne, who had a double-lung transplant. She’s breathing easier again and has been able to return to the mountains, her sacred spot.