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Intermountain Health Names Lutheran Medical Center President

Andrea Burch, MS, RN, NEA-BC, has been named president of Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge. She has been serving as Lutheran’s interim president since February when Scott Peek transitioned to the president at Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver. He is also Intermountain Health’s Front Range Market president.   Burch will continue to support Lutheran’s integration

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Intermountain Health Hospice Honors Vietnam Veterans

In the 1970s, those who fought in the Vietnam War were largely either ignored or vilified for serving their country, unlike veterans of other, perhaps more popular, wars. In recent years, organizations and politicians have sought to correct that error and let those veterans know that their valor and service are appreciated. Since 2021, March

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Embrace Better Sleep: A Holistic Approach to Health and Well-being

In the fast-paced world we live in today, it can be difficult to prioritize a good night’s rest. Quality sleep is essential for our overall health and well-being. From improved mood and cognitive function to a stronger immune system, the benefits of good sleep cannot be overstated.  One often overlooked factor that can impact sleep

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Navigating Knee Pain: Identifying the Root Causes

Knee pain is a widespread issue that affects people of all ages and lifestyles. Whether you’re an athlete, a weekend warrior or someone who spends most of their time behind a desk, knee pain can strike unexpectedly and disrupt daily activities. Understanding the common causes behind this discomfort can empower individuals to seek appropriate treatment

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Get Curious

Today you’ll find me curious about pretty much anything: my inner dialog, my procrastination, my dog’s behavior, my habits, my intuitive nudges and physical feelings, my judgments, any human I encounter and much more. I wasn’t always this way. I tended to be a bit of a know-it-all. It was a persona I needed to

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Coping with Stress In Our Lives

Stressful situations in life are often unavoidable. It is common to feel stressed at times. Three out of four adults experience stress-related health effects. Stress is a physical response to challenging circumstances in your world, and can result in physical, psychological, and emotional symptoms. Stress is different from anxiety, which is a psychological reaction characterized

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Building Healthy, Supported Communities

Public health is an integral part of the larger picture of the health sector, but is distinct from the healthcare system in that our work focuses on the health and wellness of the community and population, rather than centering on individuals. This is done by addressing the foundations of health in the community. By reinforcing

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What’s Your Trajectory

I recently read an email in which the head of a company that I really admire talked about her struggles with addiction. It caught my eye because I was surprised to hear this from someone so successful and from such a healthy habits focused family.  That is my judgment and the judgment of the world

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You Are What You Eat

An apple a day, well, you know the rest. March is National Nutrition Month and National Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Month. It seems like an opportune time to focus on the foods we eat that may protect us from CRC or may contribute to it.    Cases of CRC have been steadily declining since the mid-1980s in

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Dynamic Duo – Directors and Donors

Dr. Betsy Brew and her husband, Bob Van Wetter, moved to Wheat Ridge in 1996, settling into a home close to Lutheran Medical Center, where Betsy would devote most of her career. After completing her surgical residency at the University of Colorado, Dr. Brew joined Foothills Surgical Associates, which would later become Surgical Specialists of

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Pediatric Airway Development for Healthy Futures

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, a time to shine a spotlight on the critical role pediatric dentistry plays in the overall well-being of our youngest population. While we often associate dental care with cavity prevention and orthodontic correction, it’s crucial to recognize the significant impact pediatric dentistry has on airway development in children.

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February is American Heart Month

February is American Heart Month and leads with the first Friday as National Wear Red Day. Perhaps surprisingly, the shortest month in the calendar is devoted to heart disease, the leading cause of death in Americans. Regardless, it is a time to raise awareness and remind us that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is largely preventable.   CVD

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Lutheran Medical Center Welcomes New Physician Executive

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 the quality and safety of care at the hospital. She also will support Toni Green-Cheatwood, DO,

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The Power of Everyday Choices

As the excitement of the New Year begins to fade, it can be challenging to remember why we dreamed up such lofty goals or even how we can remain committed to personal change. Statistically, one-third of Americans embark on resolutions, but only 8% successfully achieve them. If you find yourself within these statistics, the odds

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Energy Exchange

Before I dive into this month’s column, I have a confession: It’s inspired by a commercial aired during a recent football game. I generally hate commercials and usually ignore them, but a reminder of one of the laws of thermodynamics caught my ears and kept me thinking. This law states that energy cannot be created

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Complete Guide To Holistic Oral Health In The New Year

As we step into a new year, many of us set resolutions to prioritize our health and well-being. At Reclaim Dentistry, we believe that embracing holistic oral health is a powerful and transformative way to start the year. In this guide, we will explore the crucial role of nutrition, especially during significant dental procedures, and

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A Cure For Obesity?

Happy 2024! January is that time of year to look back and take stock of our accomplishments in the prior year. A time to look forward and plan our upcoming goals. The most popular New Year’s resolutions are health related. With obesity rates near 42% in the U.S. and reaching 25% in Colorado, according to

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One Small Change

As you read this article you’re likely in as much disbelief as I am that it’s 2024. The end of 2019 feels like yesterday, yet the pandemic feels decades away and yet still very much here. Einstein had a hunch that time was not linear. Life has a funny way of proving him right.  The

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The Gifts in Embracing Discomfort

A few weeks ago I jotted down the intuitive nudge I received on this month’s column. Today, as I sit down to write and edit, I’m realizing the irony of this December headline. December for many is a season of gift giving, and I’m being guided to show how embracing discomfort is indeed a wonderful

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The Good Cholesterol

If you are a person who maintains a healthy body weight, exercises aerobically for at least 150 minutes (about 2 and a half hours) a week, eats a healthy diet consisting of a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, low in saturated fats and devoid of refined carbs and sugar,  and if you are a

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All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth

Tis the season to be jolly and show off those pearly whites! As the snowflakes fall and the holiday spirit fills the air, there’s no better time to celebrate not only the joys of the season but also the joys of a healthy, radiant smile. From all of us in dentistry, we’re embracing the holiday

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Wheat Ridge Funds Mental Health Center

The Jefferson Center for Mental Health will receive $400,000 from the city for mental health services This winter, expanded mental health resources are coming to town. Wheat Ridge has elected to dedicate $400,000 of its federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the Jefferson Center for Mental Health, a local non-profit providing mental health

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Revolutionizing Dentistry: Cutting-Edge Technologies Transform Oral Health

In the ever-evolving world of healthcare, dentistry is no exception to rapid advancements in technology. There are  remarkable technologies that are revolutionizing how we approach oral health care: CBCT 3D x-ray digital imaging, zirconia ceramic implants, and advanced laser dentistry with the Fotona Lightwalker Laser. These technical enhancements facilitate some of the best care available

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What’s Ready to Be Let Go

As I was walking my dog this morning I was struck by how beautiful the fallen leaves were, as if each was placed by hand. These ones were various shades of purple. Trees seem to innately know that when we let go of what no longer serves us others can enjoy the beauty. They also

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