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Diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer when she was 32 weeks pregnant, Emily is a superhero for many reasons. She continues to put up a daily fight against the disease, all while super-momming her way through it. Read Emily’s full story: https://lnkd.in/gQmD-myV

Long COVID-19 remains a medical mystery, with people suffering from a wide range of symptoms for weeks, months or even years after contracting the COVID-19 virus. But one thing is certain: Facilitated support groups tailored toward a specific illness, like long COVID, enhances participants’ well-being, fosters improved outcomes and improves overall quality of life. In northern Colorado, a new informational, discussion and support (IDS) group is available for people struggling with long COVID. Learn more here ➡️ https://bit.ly/441434H

Meet some of our UCHealth superstars – our nurses! 🦸♂️🦹♀️ When they're not busy being real-life heroes for our patients, they're out there living their own extraordinary adventures. In celebration of National Nurses Week, we would like to thank all of our nurses for their unwavering dedication, compassion and commitment to caring for our patients and improving lives ♥️ See the full photo album ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ah0xF6

Nurse Terah Hochhauser went above and beyond to assist a patient in transitioning from a feeding tube to eating by mouth. She created a motivational sign that read: “Food is medicine. It’s going to help you get out of here. It’s going to help you go home.” She also learned the patient's favorite foods to make the transition a little easier and skipped meal breaks to dine at the patient’s bedside, where they connected over a mutual love for cats. The patient had been in the hospital for weeks after undergoing several surgeries and had been struggling to regain her appetite. With family living far away, she didn’t have loved ones immediately available for support. However, through Terah's dedication and support, the patient's feeding tube was removed and she was able to go home. Thank you, Terah, for your work to improve lives. ♥️

Looking for things to do this month? Whether you’re a movie buff, a foodie or simply looking to enjoy the warmer weather and the great outdoors, here are 6 things to do in Colorado in the month of May: https://bit.ly/43WQV0w

Each weekday morning, hospitality staff at UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins help prepare hot and cold meals for the day’s deliveries by Meals on Wheels volunteers. More than 75,000 meals—which follow recommended guidelines from the Aging American Act—are delivered to community members’ homes Monday through Friday, made possible through a 50+ year partnership between the hospital and the nonprofit organization. “It’s convenient, and the food is quite good,” said a 92-year-old recipient. “I frequently eat only a portion of the lunch, so I don’t have to cook much at night.” The program also provides clients and their families with the peace of mind that someone will stop in at their loved one’s home five days a week. Volunteers will alert appropriate parties when they feel something is amiss with a client. “We are often the only people they may see in a day, and this program allows many to stay in their own homes,” said volunteer Liz Hollowell, former member of the Meals on Wheels board and retired director of hospitality for UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital.

Pueblo's Roselawn Cemetery is the final resting place for approximately 3,000 military veterans who served our country from the Civil War through today. To honor these service members, Jose Ramirez has a mission to locate and document every veteran grave using GPS coordinates. A 25-year veteran of both the Army and Marines, Jose spent much of that time as a special forces member. While placing wreaths at the cemetery in December, Jose learned that Roselawn didn’t know the exact number of veterans who were buried there. As a Next Chapter project manager at UCHealth Southern Colorado Region, Jose decided to change that. Jose hopes to adorn each veteran’s final resting place with a miniature U.S. flag every Memorial Day and a Wreaths Across America wreath each December, ensuring that these veterans continue to be honored and recognized. This is no small task for Jose or Next Chapter; over 66,000 people are buried at Roselawn, some dating back to the 1870s. Jose is utilizing cellphones and special GPS mapping software to facilitate the process. “You can take a picture and drop that picture onto that pin, so you have a marker for future reference. As new veterans are buried there, they can be added to the database.” Jose hopes this opportunity to serve might even be a form of therapy for many veterans who are struggling with their separation from military service. Thank you, Jose, for your work to improve lives. ♥️

Winner Mentality Jamal Murray is on the court with the next generation of hoopers for practice and conversation about how basketball is more than just a sport. Watch the final episode of Rebound here: https://lnkd.in/gehTc48Z

We are hiring in Steamboat Springs! The charm and charisma of this beautiful mountain valley makes for an outstanding place to raise a family, enjoy an active lifestyle and engage in a purposeful career. Find your perfect fit: https://bit.ly/3JdV8TU

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