KOAA news highlights the story of London Lyle, who received the critical care she needed after an accident from Memorial Hospital Central’s Level I trauma center.

Memorial Hospital Gala Honors Heroes in HealthcareA record-breaking 770 guests gathered together on April 28 at The Broadmoor for the 16th Annual Memorial Hospital Gala. Over $420,000 was raised by supporters to benefit the UCHealth Community Education Center -...

This Gazette.com article highlights Memorial Hospital Central receiving the status of a Level I trauma center, which only three other Colorado hospitals have,

Colorado Springs Health Foundation Provides $99,587 Grant to Support the Community Education CenterMemorial Hospital recently launched the UCHealth Community Education Center - Colorado Springs ("Center"), a phased collaborative project designed to expand access to...

Colorado Springs Teen Gets Life Saving Trauma Care at Memorial HospitalIn April, UCHealth Memorial was designated by the state of Colorado as a Level I trauma center.  It’s the kind of medical care you hope you or a loved one never needs. It’s also the kind of medical...

P.A.R.T.Y. Program at Memorial Hospital Encourages Youth to Live an Active Life, Injury FreeMemorial Hospital's Trauma Department plays an active role in prevention by offering a variety of injury prevention programs throughout Southern Colorado. One program,...

UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central Receives Level I Trauma Designation The State of Colorado has designated UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central as a Level I Trauma Center, making it one of only four hospitals in the state with the highest classification for trauma...

Foundation Gala (April 28) to Support Memorial Community Education Center UCHealth Memorial Hospital recently launched the UCHealth Community Education Center - Colorado Springs ("Center"), a unique, multi-nodal program designed to address the nursing and paramedic...

Stop the Bleed Training - March 31 In the aftermath of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, medical and non-medical professionals across the country convened to develop a protocol for national policy to enhance survivability from active shooter and...

Introducing Memorial's New LifeLine Helicopter UCHealth Memorial Hospital has a new medical helicopter, the airbus h-125. The helicopter is faster, more powerful, and is high-flying, which means it can enter mountainous terrain safer with night vision and the advanced...

Memorial Hospital's Cancer Center Offers Two-Day Workshop for Survivors: TUNED-IN UCHealth Memorial Hospital's Cancer Center is partnering with Molly Lord to offer a two-day "Music and Mind" adventure for cancer survivors who are at least three months out of...

Doctor to Soldier: 'Carry On'Army Sgt. 1st Class Angel Gonzalez receives a T-shirt signed by his caregivers at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central. Army Sgt. 1st Class Angel Gonzalez woke on the morning of Nov. 8 and headed to physical fitness training at Fort Carson....

5 Questions with Pamela Elser, Memorial Hospital Neuroscience Service Line DirectorPam Elser has been a nurse for thirty years with 25 years experience in neuroscience nursing, starting her neuroscience career at UCLA as a bedside neuro critical care nurse. After...

5 Questions with Mark Brown, PhD Memorial Hospital Foundation Board MemberDr. Mark Brown graduated from Camron University in Lawton, Oklahoma.  He joined the A-1/AMR Paramedic's family in September 1993 and has enjoyed working there ever since.  He's also a valued...

UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central named Southern Colorado’s first Comprehensive Stroke Centers Memorial Hospital Central UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central has become the first hospital in southern Colorado to be named a Comprehensive Stroke Center, an elite...

EL Paso County Sheriff's Pink Patch Project Supports UCHealth Memorial Hospital Oncology Patients This is the 2nd year that the Fraternal Order of Police – Lodge 9 and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office have participated in the Pink Patch Project.  Members of the...

1st patient uses DigniCap at UCHealth MemorialUCHealth Memorial Hospital is the first in southern Colorado to offer the DigniCap, an FDA-approved scalp-cooling device designed to slow hair loss from chemotherapy Often, a person’s identity includes their appearance,...

1st Annual UCHealth Cerebrovascular and Stroke SymposiumOn September 16th, nearly 70 first responders, nurses, advanced practice providers, and physicians gathered at the Cheyenne Mountain Conference Center for the 1st Annual Neurovascular and Stroke Symposium.  The...

El Paso County Sheriff's Department Supports UCHealth Breast Cancer Patients by Wearing Pink PatchesOur pink patches will be hitting the streets on the shoulders of some of our deputies in October! We still have some available for purchase, and this year we will be...

A guardian angel and a forever bond “Dee” Sanchez and John, Robyn and Alysha Jackson remember the day when Robyn’s life was saved. Alysha Jackson had music pulsing through her headphones and couldn’t hear her phone ringing endlessly. When Alysha realized her dad,...

5 Questions with Dr. Chamisa MacIndoe, Neurocritical CareThis month we are talking with Colorado native Dr. Chamisa MacIndoe.  She is a neurointensivist who completed her medical degree at the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and her Emergency...

5 Questions with Dr. Shaye Moskowitz, NeurosurgeonNewly transplanted Dr. Shaye Moskowitz recently joined the Neuroscience Department at UCHealth Memorial. He received his medical degree from State University of New York– Health Science Center at Brooklyn.  He...

Interview with Cardiovascular Services Director, Deborah RusertDeborah Rusert, our newest Service Line Director of Cardiovascular and Critical Care, comes to us from the sunny beaches of Laguna Hills. Today she answered a few questions for us. What was your journey...

Cardiovascular Services at UCHealth Memorial HospitalCardiology at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary services that range from diagnosis to treatment to rehabilitation. Our team approach gives patients immediate expert...

Sneak Peak into the 2017 Gala Auction ItemsStart your bidding now on the 2017 Gala Auction and get a Sneak Peak on these Live Auction Items: Click Link:  https://uchealth17.gesture.com Exclusive Dinner Party for 24 at the Broadmoor Overlook at Cloud Camp 7-night...

5 Questions with Kathi Braden, cancer survivor and 2017 gala honoree Describe yourself in 3 words. Believer, Encourager, Genuine What did you learn from your mom? My Mother is 90 and still going strong and lives here in the Springs. She taught me to live my life with...

Impact Report: Oncology Patient Assistance Funds   Memorial Hospital Foundation provides support to cancer patients through a number of designated funds. The Circle of Hope fund provides over 100 grants annually to patients who seek assistance with basic living...

2017 Gala: Why Cancer Care? Our annual Gala is right around the corner, set to benefit Cancer Care this year. Specifically, we are raising funds for our new tower at Memorial Hospital North, to add a clinical trials and research space as well as space for...

Program Update: The 411 on Memorial Star Transport Memorial Star Transport is an air and ground critical and specialty care transport program providing UCHealth care to southeastern Colorado.  The clinical team is staffed with emergency department/critical care...

Fund Impact: Emergency and Trauma ServicesThe foundation’s 911 Fund supports the Emergency and Trauma departments.  In the past year, this has included funding for several new items needed by Memorial Star Transport. Foundations funds purchased two Gentex SPH-5...

5 Questions with Dr. ReckardDr. Paul Reckard is the Associate Trauma Medical Director and Pediatric Trauma Medical Director at Memorial Hospital Central. He received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota and completed his residency in general surgery at...

5 Questions with our Trauma Medical DirectorNewly transplanted from Memphis, TN, Thomas Schroeppel, M.D. lets us peek into his world and what brought him to Colorado Springs.  What are you doing now and what’s next?  I am the Trauma Medical Director at UCHealth...

10 tips to avoid slips and trips to the emergency room this winterFalls need to be taken seriously. They often lead to serious health problems, fractures and even death, especially in older adults. According to the National Safety Council, slips and falls are the...

Cacao Chemistry Supports Heart HealthFebruary is Heart Month, and we are super excited to announce that Cacao Chemistry, maker of DELICIOUS premium chocolates, is partnering with Memorial Hospital Foundation.  10% of in-store sales on Valentine’s Day, February 14th,...

Women's Services Advances with Support from Foundation PartnersUCHealth Memorial Hospital, delivers more babies than any other hospital in the state of Colorado with 4,649 babies in 2016 and has some of the highest scores on quality indicators of any hospital in the...

Donors Support Education for Childbirth Complications Perinatal Educator Kerrie Burress (left) during the Critical Care OB course training even- here participating in an obstetrics sepsis simulation exercise In November 2016, Perinatal Educator Kerrie Burress was able...

5 Questions with Dola HandleyWith over 19 years of experience in both the U.S. and New Zealand as a licensed registered nurse and 15 of those years in a leadership/management position, Dola Handley knows her babies. Recently, Jennifer Borlinghaus, Database Coordinator...