Boulder Community Health

B*H Recognized by Community Partners for Lighting the Way Toward Progress

At Boulder Community Health (B*H) it is our vision to create and care for the healthiest community in the nation – an endeavor made possible by our strategic partnerships. We are honored to have received three awards exemplifying the important work our staff and leaders do to further the equity and accessibility in the health care industry in our local community and across the nation.

B*H Recognized by Community Partners for Leading the Way Toward Progress We are honored to have received three awards exemplifying the important work our staff and leaders do to further the equity and accessibility in the health care industry in our local community and across the nation.

Celebrate National Nonprofit Day with the Boulder Community Health Foundation

This Saturday, August 17 is National Nonprofit Day recognizing the positive impacts nonprofits have on our communities around the world. Established in 1978, the Boulder Community Health (B*H) Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

https://www.bch.org/latest-news/2024/august/celebrate-national-nonprofit-day-with-the-boulde/

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Celebrate National Nonprofit Day with the Boulder Community Health Foundation August 17 is National Nonprofit Day recognizing the positive impacts nonprofits have on our communities around the world. Established in 1978, the Boulder Community Health (B*H) Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

We are very excited to present our 2024 Corporate Changemaker Award to Boulder Community Health at the GAYLA on September 21!

The organization's dedication to fostering positive change and demonstrating leadership in efforts to advance LGBTQ+ equality is evident at every level. Thank you to the B*H team!

GAYLA tickets available: https://www.rmequality.org/all-events-1/the-gayla

Farmers Market and the B*H Foundation Bring Fresh Produce to Staff

B*H Foundation partners with the Boulder County Farmers market to support care teams at B*H with over 1,700 fresh Farmers Market produce bags.

For the fourth year in a row the Boulder Community Health Foundation has provided over 1,700 bags of farm fresh produce to our incredible staff in partnership with the Boulder County Farmers Market.

https://www.bch.org/latest-news/2024/august/farmers-market-and-the-bch-foundation-bring-fres/

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Farmers Market and the B*H Foundation Bring Fresh Produce to Staff For the fourth year in a row the Boulder Community Health Foundation has provided over 1,700 bags of farm fresh produce to our incredible staff in partnership with the Boulder County Farmers Market.

Looking for comprehensive, compassionate family care? Look no further than Northwest Family Medicine!

At Northwest Family Medicine, our experienced team provides top-notch health care for individuals and families of all ages. Meet our dedicated providers:

🔹 David G. Apple, DO
🔹 Lisabeth C. Hall, MD
🔹 Edmundo Manrique, MD
🔹 Sonika Momin, MD

From disease prevention to health promotion, we’re here to support your well-being every step of the way.

🔹 Free After Hours Nurse Call Line: Got a question or need guidance? Our nurses are available to help 24/7. Just call 303-415-8940 and select the "on call provider" option!

🔹 Convenient Location: Visit us at 3 Superior Drive, Suite 100B, Superior, CO 80027. Free parking is available right in front of the facility!

🔹 Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed on weekends

Part of the Community Medical Associates network, owned and operated by Boulder Community Health, we’re committed to your health and convenience.

📞 For appointments or more info, call 303-415-8940 or 303-415-4015.

Your health, our priority. We look forward to caring for you and your family!

The August 2024 Oncology Support Services Newsletter is available now.
Highlights:
- Acupuncture
- B*H Center for Integrative Care
- Healing Sound Bath Meditation for Cancer Patients..and more.
Read now:

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Arthritis Relief for Hands and Wrists

Hand or wrist arthritis is a common condition that affects many people as they age, or it can result from an injury. The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis (OA), also known as “wear and tear” or degenerative arthritis.

“OA occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones wears down and over time disappears, causing bone-on-bone arthritis,” said orthopedic surgeon Dominik Rog, MD, of Boulder Medical Center during a recent online B*H health lecture. Dr. Rog specializes in treating conditions of the hands, wrists and upper extremities.

He described the latest non-surgical and surgical treatment options for hand and wrist OA sufferers. His co-presenter, occupational therapist Ann Brexa, OTR/L, with B*H’s outpatient rehabilitation, demonstrated exercises for hand and wrist arthritis.

Read the blog: https://www.bch.org/latest-news/2024/july/arthritis-relief-for-hands-and-wrists/ #~332fd3d2-fe39-4ec4-960c-697a44228f34

Arthritis Relief for Hands and Wrists Orthopedic surgeon Dominik Rog, MD, described the latest non-surgical and surgical treatment options for hand and wrist arthritis sufferers. His co-presenter, occupational therapist Ann Brexa, OTR/L, with B*H’s outpatient rehabilitation, demonstrated exercises for hand and wrist arthritis.

Congratulations to our Q2 DAISY Award Honorees! Your dedication and compassion truly make a difference in the lives of our patients and community.

From left to right, let's celebrate:

🌼 Julia Aroca
🌼 Ella Cook
🌼 Brittany Ladner
🌼 Tom Fowler

Thank you for your exceptional care and commitment to excellence at Boulder Community Health!

New Grateful Patient Program launches at Boulder Community Health

When 20-year-old Nicole Briar was rushed to B*H via ambulance in spring 2022 with meningitis, neither she nor her parents anticipated the long journey to recovery ahead. After weeks in the Intensive Care Unit at Boulder Community Health, followed by a long rehabilitation at the UCHealth hospital in Broomfield, Nicole finally returned home to begin her recovery. This spring, Nicole graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder, fully recovered and ready for the next phase of her life. Before her graduation, Nicole and her parents returned to B*H to express their gratitude to the care team that supported her during her hospitalization.

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New Grateful Patient Program launches at Boulder Community Health When 20-year-old Nicole Briar was rushed to B*H via ambulance in spring 2022 with meningitis, neither she nor her parents anticipated the long journey to recovery ahead.

Yesterday 5280 Magazine unveiled its 2024 list of Top Doctors, and our providers at Boulder Community Health have made a remarkable showing! 🏥👏

For the second year running, 5280, in collaboration with Castle Connolly, has recognized the region's best healthcare providers based on peer nominations and rigorous vetting. We’re proud to announce that 21 of our exceptional B*H physicians have been honored among the more than 900 top doctors in the Denver metro area!

A huge congratulations to our incredible B*H medical staff who’ve earned the title of "Top Doctor" in their specialties:

Allergy & Immunology: Karen M. Andrews, William H. Newman
Cardiovascular Disease: Scott Blois, Nelson P. Trujillo
Endocrinology: Christopher R. Fox
Family Medicine: Harold Johnson, Krista Toomre
Gastroenterology: Ramu Raju, Robert Levine
Infectious Disease: Mark D. King
Interventional Cardiology: Srinivas Iyengar
Ophthalmology: Shipra Gupta
Orthopedic Surgery: C. Brian Blackwood, Lynn A. Voss
Pathology: Jason H. Smouse
Pulmonary Disease: Timothy M. Clark
Surgery: Richard J. Fox, Charles G. Jones
Urology: James E. Clark, John C. Kefer, Stephen Siegel

These distinguished doctors exemplify excellence in clinical care and patient interactions. If you’re seeking the finest in healthcare, look no further!

Explore the full list of 5280 Top Doctors at directory.5280.com/doctors and join us in celebrating our outstanding team! 🎉👏💙

Read the blog: https://www.bch.org/latest-news/2024/july/top-doctors-19-bch-physicians-among-5280-magazin/ #~f75eac98-3ba0-48f5-a5ba-926820b628dc



*Edit: A previous post listed 19 doctors, not 21*

‘Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All’ - World Breastfeeding Week 2024

World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year during the first week of August in over 120 countries. This year the theme is “Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All,” which underscores the vital role that families, communities and health care organizations play in empowering and supporting mothers, from all walks of life, in their breastfeeding journey. The primary aim of this year’s theme is to close the gap in those support systems, ensuring that every breastfeeding mother has access to the resources and assistance she needs.

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B*H celebrates World Breastfeeding Week 2024: Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All At B*H, World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year during the first week of August. This year the theme is “Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All,” which underscores the vital role that families, communities and health care organizations play in empowering and supporting mothers,...

August 1-7 is National Breast Feeding Week! 💖

World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year during the first week of August in over 120 countries. This year the theme is “Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All,” which underscores the vital role that families, communities and health care organizations play in empowering and supporting mothers, from all walks of life, in their breastfeeding journey. The primary aim of this year’s theme is to close the gap in those support systems, ensuring that every breastfeeding mother has access to the resources and assistance she needs.

Call our Family Birth Center at 303-415-7230 for answers to any breastfeeding questions.
Our lactation consultants can answer many questions about breastfeeding, regardless of your baby's age. Phone consults are free.

For information about World Breastfeeding Week, visit worldbreastfeedingweek.org

Read our blog: https://www.bch.org/latest-news/2024/august/-closing-the-gap-breastfeeding-support-for-all-w/ #~332fd3d2-fe39-4ec4-960c-697a44228f34

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'Top Doctors': 21 B*H physicians among 5280 Magazine's 2024 list of the region’s best doctors

5280, a magazine covering the Denver metro area, unveiled today its peer-nominated list of 2024 top doctors, and 21 physicians on Boulder Community Health's medical staff were among the more than 900 of the very best in the region.

'Top Doctors': 19 B*H physicians among 5280 Magazine's 2024 Top Doctors list 5280, a magazine covering the Denver metro area, unveiled today its peer-nominated list of 2024 top doctors, and 19 physicians on Boulder Community Health's medical staff were among the more than 900 of the very best in the region.

August 1 is World Lung Cancer Day.
Today, B*H stands with those affected by lung cancer. Let's raise awareness, promote early detection, and offer support to those in need. Together, we can bring hope and make a difference. 💙

Community Alert: Wildfire off Lakeshore Drive near Gross Reservoir. Evacuations in the area are underway.

Visit https://boulderodm.gov/ for updates

Home Page Visit www.bocoalert.org to sign up to receive emergency messages about imminent threats and hazards by text message, email, and/or on your cell, home or work phone.

Wildfire Smoke Advisory: Stay Safe and Healthy!

Smoke from nearby wildfires can harm your health. Follow these tips to protect yourself and your loved ones:

🏠 Limit Time Outside: Especially when it's smoky.
😷 Wear a Mask: An N95 mask offers the best protection.
💧 Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water to help your body flush out toxins.
💨 Recirculate Air: Use fans and AC on recirculate mode to keep smoky air out.
🚪 Close Windows & Doors: Seal your home to prevent smoke from getting inside.
🤒 If Sick, Call Your Doctor: Don't hesitate to seek medical help if needed.

Bonus Tip: Consider using an air purifier with a HEPA filter to further improve indoor air quality.

Stay safe and breathe easy, Boulder County!

Community Alert: Wildfire in the Stone Canyon area outside of the Town of Lyons

Visit boulderodm.gov for updates

Emergency Status Dinosaur Fire 100% Contained 6:00 p.m. The Dinosaur Fire is 100% contained. Fire crews will continue to monitor the Flatirons west of NCAR through tomorrow (July 14) to ensure full extinguishment. Trail closures remain in effect overnight and are expected to reopen Sunday, July 14, or Monday, July 1...

Community Alert: Wildfire in the Stone Canyon area outside of the Town of Lyons

Emergency Status Dinosaur Fire 100% Contained 6:00 p.m. The Dinosaur Fire is 100% contained. Fire crews will continue to monitor the Flatirons west of NCAR through tomorrow (July 14) to ensure full extinguishment. Trail closures remain in effect overnight and are expected to reopen Sunday, July 14, or Monday, July 1...

Srinivas Iyengar, MD – Director of the Structural Heart & Valve Program at Boulder Heart – is one of the top interventional cardiologists in Colorado, performing minimally-invasive procedures available to treat valvular heart conditions. These advanced treatments include TAVR, WATCHMAN, MitraClip® Therapy and PFO/ASD Closure.

Dr. Iyengar is also a regular national lecturer at academic meetings with physicians from all over the world. Earlier this month, he was one of three doctors from Colorado to serve as a faculty member at Cardiovascular Innovations 2024, a world-class meeting focused on state-of-the-art therapy for peripheral, coronary, and structural heart disease.

Thank you, Dr. Iyengar, for your dedication to patient care, innovative technologies and minimally-invasive procedures, as well as positioning B*H as a top Structural Heart facility.

Dr. Iyengar sees patients at the Boulder Heart locations in Boulder and Erie.

💧 With temperatures soaring into the high 90s this week, staying hydrated is more important than ever! 🌞 Watch this Denver 7 segment featuring Dr. Jeff Carter from Boulder Community Health, who shares essential tips on keeping your body properly hydrated. Whether you're exploring the great outdoors or just spending time in the heat, make sure to drink plenty of water. Stay cool and refreshed! 🥤💧

https://youtu.be/WFHR1Pu_kXE?si=Xazzp8JvYbxrTVbU

B*H Health Segment: Proper Hydration In a recent segment with Denver 7, Boulder Community Health hospitalist Dr. Jeff Carter talks about how to stay properly hydrated. As folks who live here kno...

It's going to be another hot week out there, Boulder County!

Stay cool and read our Health, Safety Tips for Steamy Summer Heat 🔥 🌞 💧

https://www.bch.org/latest-news/2024/july/health-safety-tips-for-steamy-summer-heat/

Health, Safety Tips for Steamy Summer Heat | Boulder, CO Based on National Weather Service records, the average hottest days of the year take place between July 17-22. During those dates, 90-degree temperatures are quite common. To prepare for those steamy days, when heat illness is possible, be aware of these tips for you, your loved ones and your pets.

Srini Iyengar, MD, on treating heart conditions to prevent stroke

Taking care of heart problems can help prevent stroke. For example, atrial fibrillation (AFib) raises a person's risk for stroke by 500%, according to the National Stroke Association. This is because AFib can cause a blood clot leading to stroke. Patent foramen ovale (PFO), an opening between the two upper chambers of the heart, can also cause blood clots.

Read more: https://www.bch.org/latest-news/2024/july/srini-iyengar-md-on-treating-heart-conditions-to2/

Srini Iyengar, MD, on treating heart conditions to prevent stroke Srini Iyengar, MD, interventional cardiologist and director of B*H’s Structural Heart & Valve Program at Boulder Heart, describes minimally invasive, catheter-based procedures for reducing stroke risk from atrial fibrillation and patent foramen ovale.

🌿🚫🦟 Stay Safe, Boulder County! Mosquitoes in our area have tested positive for West Nile Virus. Protect yourself from mosquito bites to prevent infection.

Know the Symptoms:
Most people won’t feel sick, but 1 in 5 might experience:
- Fever
- Extreme fatigue
- Head and body aches
- Skin rash

Fight the Bite with the 5 Ds:
1. Dawn & Dusk: Use insect repellent and wear protective clothing during peak mosquito-biting times.
2. Dress: Cover up with long sleeves, pants, socks, and closed shoes.
3. DEET: Use insect repellent with 30-35% DEET or alternatives like Picaridin, IR3535, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus, PMD, or 2-undecanone.
4. Doors & Windows: Ensure screens are intact to keep mosquitoes out.
5. Drain: Eliminate standing water where mosquitoes breed.

Learn more about WNV and how to protect yourself on our blog: https://bit.ly/3Yfn0ja
For more details, visit: https://bit.ly/46k0yYv

Spreading safety and smiles at Lafayette Kids Safety Day! 🦺🚴‍♂️💚
Some members of our B*H Trauma Team had a blast sharing important safety tips, passing out bike helmets and having fun with some amazing kids and families last Wednesday in Lafayette.
Together, we're building a safer community, one step at a time.

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🚴‍♂️ Join Us for the Ride for Magnus. Ride for Your Life.

On August 11, 2024, join us in honoring the life of rising U.S. cycling star Magnus White and advocating for safer roadways for cyclists and pedestrians. This is more than just a ride; it's a powerful call for change.

🗓 Event Details:

Date: August 11, 2024
Time: Ride starts at 10 am (Staging begins at 9:30 am)
Start/Finish: Parking Lot 360, CU Boulder Campus to Farrand Field, CU Boulder Campus
Route: 13.5 miles from CU Boulder to the memorial site on CO 119 and back
Rally: Approximately 12:30 pm at Farrand Field with guest speakers including Colorado Governor Jared Polis
💬 Why We Ride:
Magnus White's death was preventable. Let's urge our leaders to implement better laws and infrastructure to protect all vulnerable road users.

🔗 Register Now: https://www.thewhiteline.org/events-rideformagnus

Your voice matters. Let's ride together for a safer future.

Ride for Magnus — THE WHITE LINE “Ride for Magnus: Ride for Your Life” Memorial bike ride on August 11, 2024.  The death of rising U.S. cycling star Magnus White was as preventable as it was tragic. It’s time to stand up and urge our leaders to take action to prevent cycling and pedestrian deaths on our roadways.Join us on ...

Did you hear? Boulder Community Health is now accepting Kaiser Permanente Insurance 🏥✨

Whether it's routine care or major procedures, you can now access top-quality services at B*H's Foothills Hospital and other facilities closer to home. Plus, enjoy an extended network of over 600 providers through the Boulder Valley Care Network. 💪💙

ECT, TMS and Ketamine: Non-invasive brain therapies for hard-to-treat depression

Depression is usually treated with medication, psychotherapy or a combination of the two. Up to a third of patients with depression, though, don’t respond to those traditional forms of treatment. B*H is proud to offer safe, non-invasive brain therapies, including transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), ketamine infusion and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), performed by our skilled psychiatrists with decades of experience.

Discover new possibilities for your mental health with our experienced psychiatrists.

Learn more: https://www.bch.org/our-services/mental-health/center-for-treatment-resistant-mood-disorders/

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❤️ Heart Healthy Lifestyle Classes ❤️

Lifestyle medicine – also known as whole person health – is a medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle changes to treat chronic conditions like heart disease. How we eat, move, cope with stress, and connect with others has a big impact on how we feel, age, and manage our health.

Dates: Thursdays, Aug. 15, 22 & 29 and Sept. 5 & 12 — 12-1:30pm

$199 for the series | Sign up for the first date to receive access to all five classes.

In this 5-week series, we will focus on positive lifestyle changes in the areas of nutrition, movement and mindfulness. You will learn:

❤️ How the heart responds to lifestyle choices and the benefits of making a few positive changes
❤️ How to foster a healthy relationship with food and tips for healthy eating
❤️ How to build exercise into our everyday lives
❤️ How to use stress management techniques
❤️ Q & A with all lifestyle educators during the last class

Learn more:

Heart Healthy Lifestyle Classes Learn more about Boulder Community Health's lifestyle medicine classes every Thursday from August 15 until September 12th from 12:00pm-1:30pm in the Della Cava Family Medical Pavilion

🚶‍♂️🌸 Join us next Saturday 7/27 for Walk with a Doc Superior!

From 9-10am, the Town of Superior Parks and Recreation and Boulder Community Health are hosting a free community walk at Wildflower Park. 🏞️

👩‍⚕️ Learn about perimenopause: what to expect and how we can help from Dr. Melissa Kushlak, DO, FACOOG, MPH, with Boulder Women’s Care.

🗓️ Date: Saturday, July 27
🕘 Time: 9-10am
📍 Location: Wildflower Park, 3151 S. Indiana Street, Superior, CO 80027

Don’t miss this chance to improve your health, meet your neighbors, and learn from a local health expert! See you there! 💚