Articles tagged with 'Lutheran Medical Center' | Intermountain Health

Intermountain Health’s Lutheran Medical Center celebrated Bonnie Hayes on Wednesday for 45 years and more than 20,000 hours of serving the hospital, caregivers, and patients. Her tenure equals someone who worked 40 hours a week for 10 …

Andrea Burch, MS, RN, NEA-BC, has been named president of Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge, CO. Burch has been serving as Lutheran’s interim president since February when Scott Peek’s role at Lutheran transitioned to the president at …

Nine Intermountain Health hospitals have been named to Newsweek’s 2024 rankings of the World's Best Hospitals. The prestigious list aims to highlight the best facilities each year by using a mix of methodology that evaluates quality and safety …

Being a new parent is a lot of work. Bringing your newborn home from the hospital can be both exciting and overwhelming. Families in Jefferson County now have a new, free resource to support them through the many joys and challenges of welcoming a …

Intermountain Health has announced that Kathy Crabtree, MD, has been named Assistant Chief Medical Officer at Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge effective Jan. 21. In this new role, she will support the medical staff at Lutheran to advance …

As part of our commitment to the communities we serve, Intermountain Health is addressing the most critical needs of our patients in the Peaks Region, with emphasis on those who are poor and vulnerable. When several of our care sites began noticing …

Jerry Kirwin, 71, smoked a pack of cigarettes a day for more than 50 years. Dr. Jason West, D.O., has been Jerry’s family practice physician at Lutheran for 20 years. He recommended Jerry get screened for lung cancer because of Jerry’s smoking …

Friday the 13th was a lucky day for Amy Rogers, RN, although luck had little to do with it. The Lutheran float pool manager was a proud recipient of the Patriotic Employer Award, “For contributing to …

Danielle Sandusky, MS, RD, CNSC, began her journey to becoming a Registered Dietician (RD) when she enrolled in a unique culinary nutrition program that combined the clinical science of nutrition with the culinary arts.After graduating from the …

In just over one year, the Lutheran replacement hospital will be open and serving our community. Most of the construction work is now being done inside the walls – nursing stations, flooring, medical and technology support are being installed. …

Lutheran Medical Center, now part of Intermountain Healthcare, has served the Wheat Ridge and Jefferson County communities for more than 100 years. We are building a replacement hospital at Clear Creek Crossing, located at the intersection of I-70 …

Colorado Gives Foundation and Lutheran Medical Center share a legacy of caring for Jefferson County. In 2007, when the hospital joined what would later become SCL Health and is now Intermountain Health, the …

The Lutheran Foundation has received multiple Circle of Care gifts in honor of Jeri Schmelzel, DPT, CLT-LANA, and it is no wonder. The most recent contribution came from a patient Jeri …

West Pines Behavioral Health (now Hospital) has served the West Denver community and its residents needing behavioral health services for more than 30 years. Many patients have benefited from expert care and support through its inpatient programs, …

 The Circle of Care donation received to honor Dr. Karng Log demonstrates how appreciated and respected he is among patients. The large group that gathers around the Medical Oncology office to celebrate Dr. Log shows his esteem within the …

Let’s briefly tour the construction with our Intermountain Health Regional Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Gregg Moss.

The Legacy Continues Comprehensive Fundraising Campaign, which kicked off in July 2021,  has reached nearly 80% of its five-year goal of $12 million. Thank you to all who have graciously supported the campaign and to our Campaign …

As we continue to make plans for the move to the new hospital, there is interest in what will happen to the current, legacy campus.  The Lutheran Hospice will remain on the legacy campus. West Pines Behavioral Hospital, in …

The Donor Alliance flag will fly in front of Lutheran Medical Center through April, to honor and recognize the importance of organ donation.  Babette Canacari knows first-hand the difference that donation …

The American Cancer Society estimates more than 153,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year making it one of the most common cancers in both men and women. March is National …

Well-deserved recognition and praise are given to our clinical caregivers who provide direct care for our patients. However, there are countless behind-the-scenes caregivers who play a vital role in making sure those caregivers have everything …

It all started in October for John Dallum, with stomach pain. The pain was serious enough that he thought he had pancreatitis and went to an urgent care facility to get checked out. They, however, thought it might be something more and recommended …

Last week, Pete Haas retired from Lutheran after 48 years of service. He began his career washing dishes in Lutheran’s kitchen in 1974, when he was in 11th grade. He took the job to save money to buy his first car, and never anticipated what a …

As the replacement hospital project gains momentum and we look forward to moving to the new campus, there is interest in what will happen to the current, legacy campus.  The Lutheran Hospice will remain on the legacy campus. West Pines …

Dr. Jennifer Caskey and Zach Urban, co-chairs of the Legacy Continues Campaign, are pleased to welcome Dr. Vernon Ritzman to the Campaign Committee.  Dr. Ritzman is a retired primary care physician and a strong supporter of Lutheran’s over …

Lutheran Medical Center’s new replacement hospital is making amazing progress – on time and on budget! - and the project is being recognized already for the many ways it will contribute to the west metro Denver community.  Recently, the …

Lutheran Medical Center, now a part of Intermountain Healthcare, and the Community First Foundation (CFF) are pleased to announce that Community First has made a major contribution to the Lutheran Medical Center Foundation’s Legacy …

Broomfield, CO, November 16, 2022 – SCL Health, now part of Intermountain Healthcare, is proud to announce that the following Colorado and Montana hospitals received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. Good Samaritan Medical …

Lutheran Medical Center’s new replacement hospital is making amazing progress – on time and on budget! - and the project is being recognized already for the many ways it will contribute to the west metro Denver community.   Recently, …

Wheat Ridge, CO, Nov. 16, 2022 – Lutheran Medical Center received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for the 11th consecutive time, and the 15th time since 2014. This national …