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07/19/2025

When was the last time you checked your medicine cabinet?

From safe storage to proper disposal, expired meds can do more harm than good. Here’s what to keep, what to toss and how to keep your home safer.

Learn how to store medications safely, why expiration dates matter and how to dispose of expired medications the right way.

07/18/2025

It’s not every day you meet an Olympian, let alone three🥇

In honor of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Hall of Fame Festival Weekend, Dave Kiley, Tim Daggett and Picabo Street visited our patients to share stories and offer inspiration.

07/18/2025

After being diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor at just 22, Saren faced two major brain surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation and a serious infection. Her first thought after surgery wasn’t fear, it was music. “What if my family turned on music and I couldn’t remember the song?” she said. But at a Walker Hayes concert weeks later, she sang every word. “I still got it.”

With support from her family and her UCHealth care teams in Colorado Springs and Aurora, Saren defied the odds. Her neurosurgeon, Dr. Krista Greenan, performed both operations and even braided her hair post-op to make recovery more comfortable. Today, her scans show no signs of disease progression. “I won’t be able to ring the bell that I am officially ‘cancer free,’” she said, “but I am living my life like I am.”

Her father, Randy, a U.S. Army aviator and Apache instructor, found his own way to support patients like his daughter, flying air ambulances for UCHealth and helping people reach critical care quickly and safely. “I was proud to fly that helicopter,” he said. “It was a really positive experience.”

Now 25, Saren works full-time, is planning for graduate school and hopes to become a social worker to help others through their toughest moments. “I know if I live a week, 12 months, 10 years or die when I am 80, I am alive for a reason. And I am fighting for that reason.”

At 25, Saren is a malignant brain tumor survivor. She plans to pursue social work and is living fully to honor those who haven't survived.

07/17/2025

Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Famers Picabo Street, Tim Daggett and David Kiley spent the morning visiting patients at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central.

Their stop was part of the Olympic & Paralympic Museum Festival’s Greatness Gives Back events ahead of this weekend’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Colorado Springs.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Famers Picabo Street, Tim Daggett, and David Kiley visited patients at UCHealth

07/16/2025

New research shows it’s not just how much you sleep, it’s how well you sleep that matters most for brain health 💤

Even in your 80s, better sleep could help lower your risk of dementia. Dr. Amy Amara explains why quality sleep is key and how you can improve it.

New research explores how sleep patterns, like getting too much sleep, may increase dementia risk, highlighting quality over quantity.

07/15/2025

What do you do when a body is broken beyond what seems repairable?

At UCHealth, Dr. Frederic Deleyiannis turns to the art of microsurgery, restoring form and function after devastating injuries or illness. One stitch, one vessel, one life at a time.

Read how these intricate procedures help patients reclaim their lives.

Microvascular surgery, often shortened to “microsurgery,” involves some of the most challenging surgeries operating rooms host.

07/14/2025

For the Fans x Harry Mack
After Troy experienced a heart block, which causes the heart to slow down, Dr. Stoltze and the team placed a pacemaker in his heart. He’s feeling better already and has an excellent prognosis.

07/12/2025

Avocado toast isn’t just trendy, it’s delicious and versatile 🥑 Whether you’re into savory or sweet, we’ve got 10 fresh ways to build your perfect slice.

Basic avocado toast is terrific, but you can also add amazing variations. Try avocado toast 10 ways: with eggs, salmon, cream cheese, strawberries and more.

07/11/2025

Val Frank was used to pushing through exhaustion. But over time, her fatigue became relentless. Her skin turned gray, her mind foggy. Doctors eventually diagnosed her with cirrhosis caused by metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. She needed a transplant but first, she needed a team.

With coordinated care from UCHealth specialists Dr. Amanda Wieland and Dr. Thomas Jensen, Val began managing her condition through medication, diet and regular monitoring. When the time came, her UCHealth transplant team stepped in and within 52 hours of surgery, she was out of the hospital with a new liver and a new outlook.

Now, just months later, Val is back at work, cheering on her grandkids and traveling the world. Her most recent adventure? A sunrise hot-air balloon ride over the grasslands of Kenya.

“I look at life differently,” she said. “I wasn’t given this gift for nothing. I’m not going to lie around and not enjoy life.”

Metabolic and liver specialists team up to help patients like Val Frank, who suffered from MASLD, formerly called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

07/10/2025

What’s car camping? It’s the perfect blend of nature and comfort🏕️

Whether you’re headed to a remote forest or a family-friendly campground, this guide covers everything, from choosing your site to packing smart and staying safe.

From navigating your campsite options to packing tips, and the best maps and apps to find your way, you can become a car camping guru.

07/09/2025

Scammers are getting smarter but you can stay one step ahead.

Elder fraud is on the rise, with real financial and emotional consequences. Learn how to spot scams, protect your well-being and support loved ones who’ve been affected.

Those committing elder fraud are only going to get more sophisticated. It's up to us to protect our financial – and psychological – well-being.

07/07/2025

Prostate cancer testing after 70: Is it worth it?
Learn what men over 70 should know about PSA testing and evolving treatment options.

Former President Joe Biden's diagnosis highlights prostate cancer risks. Learn why PSA testing matters and what new treatments mean for older men.