Latest posts tagged with #ImproveEveryLife on Bluesky
Associate professor of GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery Lauren Steward, MD, was elected as a new at-large member to the University of Colorado Hospital Medical Executive Committee. Congratulations Dr. Steward! #ImproveEveryLife
This week we celebrated the 1000th heart transplant completed by the incredible transplant team at UCHealth! We are so proud of our diligent and talented surgeons and the entire program that helped hit this milestone. #ImproveEveryLife
In recognition of Burn Awareness Week, Amber Kohler, NP, highlights the exceptional team at our burn center. Their commitment to treatment, research, and education supports patients across Colorado and the surrounding region. #ImproveEveryLife
Please join us at the farewell celebration for Richard Schulick, MD, MBA, Chair of the Department of Surgery and Cancer Center Director, tomorrow at noon! We look forward to honoring Dr. Schulick's tenure at CU and wishing him well on his next endeavor. #ImproveEveryLife
Meet Demis Varvoglis, MD, a first-year resident of general surgery! 🥼
Varvoglis attended undergraduate and medical school at the University of Thessaly in Greece. #ImproveEveryLife #ResidentSpotlight #surgery
Dr. Marco Del Chiaro highlighted the work of our pancreas multidisciplinary clinic for Marsh, whose philanthropic efforts and foundation focus on pancreatic cancer research, patient care, and education. #ImproveEveryLife
Thank you to everyone who attended today's excellent research seminar featuring Vik Bebarta, MD, Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine and Director of the CU Center for COMBAT Research, and Michael Cripps, MD, Director of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery! #ImproveEveryLife
We had a full house for this morning's Grand Rounds presented by Chair of Surgery Richard Schulick, MD. Thank you Dr. Schulick for sharing your expertise on being both mentor and mentee in the surgical field! #ImproveEveryLife
Congratulations to our Advanced Practice Providers Ashley Arkema, FNP-BC, MS, Nicole Becker, FNP-BC, MSN, and Rebecca Daly, PA-C, who were all recently promoted to senior instructors! #ImproveEveryLife
Michael Cripps, MD, MSCS, FACS, has been appointed Interim Division Chief of the Division of Gastrointestinal, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery (GITES). We look forward to the continued growth and excellence of the division under his guidance. Congratulations! #ImproveEveryLife
We had a fantastic time at this morning's Medical Student Research Symposium! The day began with Grand Rounds featuring Pasithorn Amy Suwanabol, MD. Student presentations and posters covered forward-looking research on topics from robotic kidney transplants to surgical fires. #ImproveEveryLife
Congratulations to general surgery resident Varun Bansal, MD, for receiving the 2026 Michael Patrick Chapman Award! The award, honoring the late CU radiology resident, will support Bansal's clinical and research endeavors. #ImproveEveryLife
For Lung Cancer Awareness Month, assistant professor of cardiothoracic surgery Alison Mungo, MD, walks us through what patients might expect when undergoing surgical treatment for lung cancer. #ImproveEveryLife #LungCancerAwareness
Our Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship matched their second ever fellow, Sudheer Vemuru, MD! Dr. Vemuru completed our general surgery residency program and we are thrilled for him to continue into this new role. Congratulations Sudheer 👏 #ImproveEveryLife
We are so excited to welcome our Advanced Practice Provider Surgery Fellows for Fall 2025-2026! Learn more about the five APPs joining our team. #ImproveEveryLife
We had an incredible time this weekend at the City Park Classic featuring a 5K, 10K, and 1-mile walk for pancreatic cancer research with the @cucancercenter.bsky.social! Thank you to all who came out to make the day such a success 💜 #PancreaticCancerAwarenessMonth #ImproveEveryLife
Third-year resident Madeline Higgins, MD, recently presented a qualitative study that explored how breast cancer providers (surgeons, medical & radiation oncologists) discuss sexual health side effects with patients, at the American College of Surgeons. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #ImproveEveryLife
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 3rd Annual Research Retreat yesterday. Vice Chair of Research Elizabeth Kovacs, PhD, shares highlights from the event. We’re already looking forward to next year as we continue advancing research that makes a difference. #ImproveEveryLife
Happy National APP Week! Our advanced practice providers are an integral part of our department, and we are excited to highlight their stories. Erin McIntyre, PA-C, takes us through highlights from her journey to being an APP, including her work with the CU APP Fellowship. #ImproveEveryLife
Happy #NationalAPPWeek! We’re celebrating the incredible contributions of our Advanced Practice Providers who make a lasting impact every day. Senior Instructor Lauren Fukuhara, PA, shares why she loves her role and reflects on a memorable moment in her career. #ImproveEveryLife
"Safety isn't a checkbox - it's a culture." 🫶 🩺 This World Patient Safety Day, professor of transplant surgery Kristin Mekeel, MD, MS, FACS, explains how patient care comes first for the teams at CU and UCHealth #ImproveEveryLife #WorldPatientSafetyDay
Outside of his residency, he enjoys gardening, cooking (especially Italian food), exercising, following the financial markets, and spending time with his wife and cats. He is also on the advisory board for a local wealth management firm. #ImproveEveryLife
Happy National Wellness Month! Elizabeth David, MD, shares information on the Department of Surgery's health and well-being initiatives, highlighting the new peer support program for providers. #ImproveEveryLife
Congratulations to our amazing surgeons selected as
@5280magazine.bsky.social's Top Doctors of 2025! The 33 doctors were among over 600 at the University of Colorado Anschutz honored for their skill and patient-focused work. #ImproveEveryLife
July is Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness Month, and we are so excited to highlight the work of Phuong Nguyen, MD, and his colleagues at the CU Department of Surgery and Children's Hospital Colorado! #ImproveEveryLife
We are thrilled and honored to welcome a delegation from Viet Duc Hospital in Hanoi to our campus. This morning, members of the department of surgery from CU Anschutz and Viet Duc made an international partnership between our two institutions official. #ImproveEveryLife
We’re thrilled to announce Trevor Nydam, MD, has been appointed Chief of Transplant Surgery and Clinical Director at UCHealth. A visionary leader, dedicated surgeon, and champion for patients, Dr. Nydam continues to shape the future of transplant care. 👏 #ImproveEveryLife
What a night! The CU Department of Surgery Resident and Fellow Graduation was a memorable tribute to dedication and achievement. 🎓 Click the link to relive the moments from this incredible night. bit.ly/3TAro8X
#CUSurgery #CUGrads2025 #ImproveEveryLife
Marklyn Jones, MD, shares the vital importance of prostate screening, when to start, and what risk factors to be aware of. This #MensHealthMonth, prioritize your health and remember to get screened. #ImproveEveryLife
