Metro Denver is nationally recognized for its quality of healthcare and medical facilities. Over the years, several Metro Denver healthcare facilities have gained national recognition for their programs and services. Included are several pioneers in the field of medicine such as National Jewish Center for Immunology and Respiratory Medicine, known for its research and treatment of asthma and tuberculosis, and St. Anthony Hospitals Flight For Life, the country's first emergency air ambulance service.
Craig Hospital in Englewood has been ranked in the Top Ten Rehabilitation Hospitals for 13 consecutive years by US News and World Report and in 2002 treated patients from 49 states. Denver's Children's Hospital has been ranked fourth in the nation for hospitals that care for children.
The Anschutz Centers for Advanced Medicine at Fitzsimmons is now home to the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and The University of Colorado Hospital.  In order to manage increased  healthcare demands effected by incredible growth, Littleton Adventist Hospital has doubled its capacity and expanded its medical treatment options.
The HealthONE Sky Ridge Medical Center at RidgeGate in Lone Tree  opened in August 2003 and was recently rated #1 in patient satisfaction among 160 HCA hospitals nationwide and the Centennial Medical Plaza, a HealthONE facility features virtually all the support services of a hospital  setting and ranks high for in-patient, employee and physician satisfaction and focuses on personalized care. In addition, the Parker Adventist Hospital campus at Parker Road and E-470 opened in February 2004.  They offer a full service emergency room, specializing in the treatment of children's illness' and injuries and are staffed by board certified pediatricians as well as experienced staff members.

Prevention of Altitude Illness

o If you fly or drive to Colorado, do not over-exert yourself for the first 24 hours. o If you begin to show symptoms of moderate altitude illness, don't go higher until symptoms decrease. o Keep in mind that different people will acclimatize at different rates. Make sure all of your party is properly acclimated        before going higher. o Stay properly hydrated. Acclimatization is often accompanied by fluid loss, so you need to drink plenty of fluids to remain properly hydrated (at least 3-4 quarts per day). o Eat a high carbohydrate diet (more than 70% of your calories from carbohydrates) while at altitude. o The acclimatization process is inhibited   by dehydration, over-exertion, alcohol and other depressant drugs.

           
Following is a list of some of Denver's major hospitals and all of the hospitals located in South Metro Denver.

Children's Hospital 
    19th and Ogden, Downtown Denver     303-861-8888   www.childrenshospitalden.org
Craig Hospital     
    Clarkson and Girard, Englewood             303-789-8000     www.craighospital.com
Saint Joseph Hospital
    18th and Franklin, Denver                         303-837-7111    www.saintjosephdenver.org
Littleton Adventist Hospital
    Broadway and Mineral, Littleton            303-730-8900    www.littletonhosp.org
Medical Center of Aurora
    Mississippi and Potomac, Aurora           303-695-2628    www.auroramed.com
Centennial Medical Plaza
    Arapahoe and Jordan Rds., Centennial.  303-699-3000    www.centennialmedicalplaza.com
National Jewish Medical and Research Center
    Colfax and Colorado Blvd., Denver          303-388-4461     www.nationaljewish.org
Parker Adventist Hospital
     E-470 and Parker Rd., Parker                     303-269-4000    www.parkerhospital.org
Porter Adventist Hospital
    Downing and Harvard, Denver                 303-778-1955    www.porterhosp.org
Presbyterian/St. Luke's
    19th and Gilpin, Denver                             303-839-6000    www.pslmc.com
Rose Medical Center
    9th and Clairmont , Denver                        303-320-2121    www.rosemed.com
Sky Ridge Medical Center
     I-25 and Lincoln Avenue, Lone Tree      720-225-1000    www.skyridgemedcenter.com
Swedish Medical Center
     Hampden and Logan, Englewood           303-788-5000    www.swedishhospital.com
University of Colorado Hospital
    9th and Colorado Blvd., Denver              303-372-0000    www.uch.edu