Parking update
Free valet parking is available at the Eye Center, Outpatient Pavilion, Inpatient Pavilion, and Emergency entrance starting at 7 a.m. No tipping required.
Top medical professionals, superior medicine and progressive change make UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital in metro Denver (UCH) one of the leading hospitals in the nation.
Our hospital, a partner institution in the UCHealth system, includes primary care and specialty clinics around the state, as well as our central facilities at the Anschutz Medical Campus.
The region’s only academic hospital
Academic hospitals tend to be the first in their regions – and often in the nation – to bring new treatments to the bedside. The providers at University of Colorado Hospital are also faculty members at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, one of the premier academic research institutions in the country. University of Colorado Hospital provides the full spectrum of patient care, from family medicine to a comprehensive array of subspecialty clinics and programs.
We are proud to have been designated the #1 hospital in Colorado in 2022-23 by U.S. News & World Report. This recognition is a testament to the quality care we deliver every day, as well as our commitment to putting patients first. This is UCH’s 11th year being ranked as No. 1 in the state.
University of Colorado Hospital is also ranked among the nation’s best in 5 specialties, including our national #2 ranking in Pulmonology & Lung Surgery.
Learn more about our 5 nationally-ranked specialties:
- Diabetes & Endocrinology
- Ear, nose and throat
- Gastroenterology & GI Surgery
- Pulmonology & Lung Surgery
- Rheumatology
UCH is also rated as high performing in cancer, geriatrics, neurology, orthopedics and urology.
What is Magnet and why is Magnet important?
- ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® is the highest credential a healthcare organization can achieve. It acknowledges the invaluable contributions of nurses in all healthcare settings and among all populations around the world.
- Magnet designation is an indication to patients and the public that these organizations have met the most stringent, evidence-based standards of nursing excellence in patient care delivery. It is a results-driven recognition that fosters nurse engagement, and the role nurses play as members of the interprofessional team to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
- UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital was designated as a Magnet organization in 2002, 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2020 by the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®. This prestigious designation recognizes excellence in nursing services. In October 2024, UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital is applying for re-designation.
- Patients, family members, staff, and interested parties who would like to provide comments are encouraged to do so. Anyone may send comments via e-mail and direct mail.
- Your comments must be received by the Magnet Program Office by October 11, 2024.
NOTE: All comments are CONFIDENTIAL and are not shared with the health care organization. Comments may be anonymous, but they must be sent in writing to the Magnet Program Office.
Address: AMERICAN NURSES CREDENTIALING CENTER (ANCC) MAGNET RECOGNITION PROGRAM OFFICE 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3492 E-Mail: [email protected]