AdventHealth Colorado

While we often think of viral infections as a wintertime issue, primary care physician Dr. Wu at AdventHealth Littleton, said we often see waves of COVID in the summer as well. The current wave of COVID involves two different Omicron variants, collectively called FLIRT. Currently, patients are coming in with many of the typical COVID symptoms, such as body aches, fever, cough, and sneezing. Hear more from Dr. Wu's interview with 9NEWS (KUSA) https://bit.ly/46fsEDX

AdventHealth Parker is the first hospital in Colorado to acquire and use the da Vinci 5 (DV5) surgical system. The robot is used for general, bariatric, gynecological, colorectal, urological and surgical oncology. The latest version received more than 150 technological improvements, with a major enhancement being the Force Feedback technology, which reduces force on tissue, meaning you can get back to your whole life as fully and quickly as possible. Read more at https://bit.ly/46asbDi

Four AdventHealth Rocky Mountain Region hospitals have been named to Newsweek's list of America's Best Maternity Hospitals 2024. Congratulations to AdventHealth Avista, AdventHealth Castle Rock, AdventHealth Littleton and AdventHealth Parker. The list highlights which American hospitals are best equipped to provide care to the littlest patients. The ranking is based on three factors: a nationwide online survey of healthcare professionals, patient experience surveys, and hospital quality metrics.

Let your faith be bigger than your fears, and watch mountains move.

Dr. Michael Gavigan, OBGYN with AdventHealth Medical Group Pinnacle OB/GYN and Midwifery at Parker, performed the first two robotic-assisted total hysterectomies with the new da Vinci 5 (DV5) surgical system. At AdventHealth Parker, we stay at the forefront of surgical technology to deliver better outcomes for you and your loved ones. https://bit.ly/3Y9nuaD

We are incredibly excited about this new venture to expand our international footprint with a new GHI partnership in Lesotho, Africa, with Maluti Adventist Hospital. While the needs are great, our desire to serve and make a lasting impact is even greater.

Never underestimate the power of prayer, as it's our direct line to divine guidance and comfort.

Nurse Practitioner, Ann Marie Albright with AdventHealth Medical Group Family Medicine in Erie shares how you can manage health anxiety and how partnering with your provider is key. https://lnkd.in/eunF8_PY

AdventHealth Castle Rock's 8th Annual Golf Classic at Sanctuary Golf Course is Monday, August 26. Register today and let's make some tee-rrific memories together! ⛳️🏆 https://lnkd.in/dSCT-XDF Proceeds benefit the Rock of Hope Campaign, dedicated to bringing expert oncology care to Castle Rock. Thank you to Vertix Builders as the Presenting Sponsor for the third year, providing building expertise and mission-centered support.

New findings published in the medical journal Neurology show stroke deaths are on the rise due to climate change as well. The new study estimates over half a million stroke deaths worldwide are the result of extreme temperatures. Learn how climate change increases your risk of stroke and what you can do to reduce your risk. https://bit.ly/3V4BbV8