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A close up shot of a hand holding psychedelic mushrooms.

Research,
Toxicology

Half of Psychedelic-Related Poison Center Cases Result in Medical Treatment, Study Finds

by Kara Mason | November 18, 2024

Emmy Betz, MD, director of FIPI, gives a speech at a podium.

Research,
Firearm Injury Prevention

CU Firearm Injury Prevention Members Spotlight Expertise at National Conference

by Kara Mason | December 17, 2024

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland poses with faculty members from across the CU School of Medicine.

Research,
Veteran and Military Health,
COMBAT

Defense Health Agency Director Visits CU Military Medicine Research Program

by Kara Mason | December 16, 2024

A close up shot of a hand holding psychedelic mushrooms.

Research,
Toxicology

Half of Psychedelic-Related Poison Center Cases Result in Medical Treatment, Study Finds

by Kara Mason | November 18, 2024

Up close shot of a tourniquet on an arm, person wearing short sleeve army green shirt.

Research,
Trauma,
COMBAT,
Global Trauma Network,
Grant

DOD Grants Transformative Award to CU Researchers Studying Trauma in South Africa

by Kara Mason | November 05, 2024

Image of a bottle of pills and a syringe.

Addiction,
Opioid Research,
Community Health,
HIV

New Research Shows Higher HIV Prevalence Among Opioid Overdose Patients in ER

by Tayler Shaw | October 24, 2024

Close-up image of a therapist taking notes while in conversation with a person in a military uniform

Mental Health,
Firearm Injury Prevention,
COMBAT,
Suicide Prevention

Military Health Researchers Investigate Gaps Between Lethal Means Safety Counseling Effectiveness and Perception

by Kara Mason | October 14, 2024

Dr. Victor Dzau gives a speech in a classroom

COMBAT,
Climate Health

‘Same Mission and Vision’: National Academy of Medicine President Highlights Commonalities with CU Emergency Medicine Faculty

by Kara Mason | October 11, 2024

A crowd of people applauding.

Education,
Faculty,
Clinical,
Awards,
Training,

52 Awarded for Clinical Teaching of CU School of Medicine Students

by Tayler Shaw | September 24, 2024

Attendees of the summit pose for a group photo in front of the Fitzsimons building.

Mental Health,
Firearm Injury Prevention,
COMBAT,
Suicide Prevention

CU Summit Highlights Importance of Military Family Engagement in Firearm Suicide Prevention

by Kara Mason | September 16, 2024

Four portraits of the new FIPI members against a blurred background

Faculty,
Firearm Injury Prevention,

CU Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative Welcomes 4 New Researchers

by Kara Mason | September 09, 2024

A collage of images of Department of Emergency Medicine faculty at MHSRS

Research,
Awards,
Firearm Injury Prevention,
COMBAT

CU Researchers Present Findings and Earn Distinguished Awards at Military Health System Research Symposium

by Kara Mason | September 04, 2024

A close-up image of a health care worker's gloved hands applying a bandage to a wound

Research,
COMBAT,
Global Health

CU Researchers Studying Antibiotic-Resistant Wound Infections in Ukraine

by Kara Mason | August 21, 2024

A friend or provider comforts a long-haired patient, both their backs are to the camera

Firearm Injury Prevention

CU Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative Partners with Organizations to Support Community Violence Prevention Efforts

by Colleen Miracle | August 09, 2024

Man hikes a mountain on a partially cloudy day

Awareness

How to Prioritize Safety During Peak Fourteener Season

by Kara Mason | August 07, 2024

5280 Top Docs 2024

Patient Care,
Community,

5280 Magazine Top Doctors for 2024

by School of Medicine | July 31, 2024

Military Health Research Reveals Potential Pathway to Reducing Youth Suicide

Mental Health,
Firearm Injury Prevention,
COMBAT,
Gun Violence Prevention

Military Health Research Reveals Potential Pathway to Reducing Youth Suicide

by Kara Mason | July 31, 2024

Photo of EMS provider wheeling a patient on a guerney into an ambulance

Prehospital Care and EMS

Emergency Medicine Faculty Help Meet Colorado’s Need for First Responders with MEDIC Program

by Colleen Miracle | July 01, 2024

X-ray style image of lungs, image of man asleep using bipap machine, and x-ray style image of heart

Clinical Trials,
ATLAS

University of Colorado Co-Leads Multicenter Randomized Trial Identifying Method of Emergency Intubation Preoxygenation to Decrease Risk of Hypoxemia and Cardiac Arrest

by Colleen Miracle | June 13, 2024

Prehospital Care and EMS

Angie Wright, MD, Named EMS Medical Director at CDPHE

by Colleen Miracle | June 11, 2024

Image of male presenter talking in front of a screen with Pause to Protect website open, image of three researchers posing in front of a VetStore presentation, and an image of multiple gun storage boxes lined up in a row

Veteran and Military Health,
Firearm Injury Prevention

CU Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative Partners With Firearm Businesses to Prevent Firearm Injuries and Deaths in Military Communities and Beyond

by Colleen Miracle | June 04, 2024

Three images of FIPI's collaboration. The first image shows the community partner work, with FIPI affiliates and community members posing in a group photo. The second shows two FIPI affiliates standing in front of a table smiling, displaying locking device information and flyers. The third shows FIPI and Center for COMBAT Research leaders standing in front of the firearm suicide prevention summit presentation.

Veteran and Military Health,
Firearm Injury Prevention,
COMBAT

CU Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative Highlights Key Accomplishments from Inaugural Year

by Colleen Miracle | April 23, 2024

CU and USAFA leadership pose in a line. From left to right: Retired Brig. Gen. Kathleen Flarity, DNP, PhD; Brig. Gen. Linell Letendre, John J. Reilly Jr., MD; Danielle Radovich Piper; Col. Vik Bebarta, MD; Richard Zane, MD

Veteran and Military Health,
COMBAT

CU Center for COMBAT Research and United States Air Force Academy Form Educational Partnership

by Tayler Shaw | April 23, 2024

The PCORI award recipients: Sarah Brewer, PhD, MPA; Matthew DeCamp, MD; Bethany Kwan, PhD, MSPH; and Matthew Wynia, MD, MPH.

Research,
Community,
Awards,
PCORI

CU Faculty Awarded Funds to Study the Science of Engagement in Health Research

by Melissa Santorelli | April 23, 2024

Judge's gavel resting on a desk next to a person's hand writing on a piece of paper

Firearm Injury Prevention

New Study Explores Use of Extreme Risk Protection Order Petitions in ‘Second Amendment Sanctuaries’ in Colorado

by Colleen Miracle | April 01, 2024

Nighthorse Campbell Native Health Building

Community,
Climate Health

CU Climate & Health Program Hosts Symposium

by Mark Couch | March 07, 2024

Headshots of Drs. Hoffman, Mayer, Wallis, and Winkle overlayed on top of blurred photo of ICU patient

Patient Care,
Anesthesiology,
Mentoring

Women-Led ICU Team Drives Clinical and Educational Innovation

by Colleen Miracle | March 06, 2024

Adult male turning his head to talk to a female, both sitting on a bench

Veteran and Military Health,
Firearm Injury Prevention,
COMBAT

Peer-to-Peer Discussions on Securely Storing Personal Firearms in Military Communities Could Lead to Fewer Firearm Suicides

by Colleen Miracle | February 22, 2024

Image of soldiers' feet running through snow

Medicine,
Climate Science,
Veteran and Military Health,
COMBAT

CU Emergency Medicine Researchers Work Toward Arctic Medicine Solutions

by Mara Kalinoski | February 16, 2024

Voting for U.S. News & World Report Hospitals Ranking

Press Releases,

Voting for U.S. News & World Report Hospitals Ranking

by School of Medicine | February 01, 2024

Map of Colorado with major geographical locations and cities emphasized

Firearm Injury Prevention,
ColoradoSPH at CU Anschutz

‘Bringing Colorado’s Voice Forward’: Results from the State’s Inaugural Firearm Injury Prevention Survey

by Colleen Miracle | January 10, 2024

Three photos of portraits of featured students and mentors. From left to right, Steve Schauer, with his research team; Ian Eisenhauer with two COMBAT collaborators; Raiza Deyto with her U.S. Army squadron.

Veteran and Military Health,
Firearm Injury Prevention,
COMBAT

CU Center for COMBAT Research Leads Recruitment, Training, and Mentorship for Active Duty and Military Collaborators

by Colleen Miracle | January 05, 2024

Collage of top 10 story images: paper figures holding hands; portrait of Lester Martinez-Lopez, MD; Astronaut Kjell Lindgren, MD; intubation on a dummy figure; portrait of Emmy Betz; MD, MPH, map graphic depicting the United States; close-up of ambulance in motion; close-up of group from veteran suicide prevention summit; Adit Ginde, MD, performing an intubation example; close-up of hand placing gun in lock box

Research,
Patient Care,
Community

CU Department of Emergency Medicine Top Stories of 2023

by Colleen Miracle | December 18, 2023

Close-up of a pair of hands holding another pair of hands

Research,
Family Violence

CU Professor Aims to Reduce Elder Abuse through Collaboration and Research on the ‘Whole Family’ Approach

by Colleen Miracle | November 30, 2023

Students in a medical simulation training

Education,
Community,
Students,
Equity Diversity and Inclusion

CU Anschutz Learners Get Hands-On Training in Health Inequities

by Greg Glasgow | November 21, 2023

Collage of three photos: C3 collaborators standing outside ambulance in South Africa, C3 Global Trauma Network team, hospital site in South Africa,

Research,
COMBAT,
Global Trauma Network

New Grants Support Critical Trauma Care Research

by Colleen Miracle | November 10, 2023

Leaders posing for photo; from left to right: Vik Bebarta, MD; Todd Saliman, CU President; Lester Martinez-Lopez, MD, MPH; Brig Gen Kathleen Flarity, DNP, PhD; Christian P. Anschutz, President of the Anschutz Foundation

Veteran and Military Health,
ATLAS,
COMBAT,
Global Trauma Network

U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Visits CU Anschutz

by Colleen Miracle | November 07, 2023

Anschutz Health Sciences Building

Research,

Pragmatic Research and Trials Core Added to ACCORDS Offerings for Investigators

by Melissa Santorelli | November 03, 2023

White Coats for Black Lives 2023 | University of Colorado School of Medicine

Community,
Diversity,
Health equity,
Equity Diversity and Inclusion

White Coats for Black Lives: Annual CU Anschutz Campus ‘Die-In’ Is a Condemnation of Racism and a Call for Action

by Mark Harden | October 12, 2023

Emmy Betz, MD, MPH

Firearm Injury Prevention

Emmy Betz, MD, MPH, Elected as New Member of the National Academy of Medicine

by Colleen Miracle | October 09, 2023

How Air Pollution May Influence Brain Health

Community,
Neuroscience,
Climate Science,
Alzheimer's,

How Air Pollution May Influence Brain Health

by Mara Kalinoski | October 04, 2023

Kathleen Flarity in two photos, one flanked by son and daughter as children, one flanked by them as adults pinning her brigadier general star on

Women's Health,
COMBAT,

Military Standout Brings Strength to Women in Medicine

by Debra Melani | September 25, 2023

Group photo at 2023 CU Firearm Suicide Prevention Summit

Community,
Veteran and Military Health,
Firearm Injury Prevention,
COMBAT,
ColoradoSPH at CU Anschutz,

CU Hosts Second Annual Military Firearm Suicide Prevention Summit

by Colleen Miracle | September 22, 2023

Woman leaning out window smiling

Research,
Firearm Injury Prevention,
ColoradoSPH at CU Anschutz,

Extreme Risk Protection Order Cases in Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment

by Colleen Miracle | September 20, 2023

Award recipient Adit Ginde, MD, posing for the Outstanding Research Accomplishment Award

ATLAS,
Firearm Injury Prevention,
COMBAT,
Global Trauma Network

CU School of Medicine Faculty Members Win Competitive Research Awards, Present New Solutions at Military Health System Research Symposium

by Colleen Miracle | August 25, 2023

Physicians rush patient on a rolling bed to emergency room

Research,
Patient Care,
Community

The Intersection of Toxicology and Community

by Colleen Miracle | August 16, 2023

Hand holding a revolver, placing it in a lock box for storage

Research,
Firearm Injury Prevention,
ColoradoSPH at CU Anschutz,

New Grant Will Support the Creation of Educational Resources on Extreme Risk Protection Orders in Colorado

by Colleen Miracle | August 15, 2023

5280 Top Docs | CU School of Medicine

Patient Care,
Community,

More Than 200 CU Faculty Members Recognized as 5280 Magazine Top Doctors for 2023

by School of Medicine | July 31, 2023

Map of mass shootings in the United States by category

Research,
Firearm Injury Prevention,
Student and Alumni,
ColoradoSPH at CU Anschutz

Mapping Mass Shootings in the United States

by Colleen Miracle | July 26, 2023

Physician performs intubation on mannequin

Research,
ATLAS,
COMBAT

A New Gold Standard for Emergency Airway Management

by Colleen Miracle | July 10, 2023

Woman walking away from camera on a dirt path

Research,
Veteran and Military Health,
COMBAT

Studying Veterans’ Mental Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic

by Colleen Miracle | June 26, 2023

Sign on table at outreach event reading

Firearm Injury Prevention

Community Outreach Focuses on Safer Firearm Storage Practices

by Colleen Miracle | June 05, 2023

Paper cutouts of shaped like people holding hands

Firearm Injury Prevention,
COMBAT

CU School of Medicine Launches Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative

by Colleen Miracle | April 24, 2023

Kjell Lindgren working on the International Space Station

COMBAT

Challenges of Medical Care in Space

by Colleen Miracle | April 12, 2023

Service members in circle talking

Veteran and Military Health,
COMBAT

Protecting At-Risk Populations: New Study on Lethal Means Safety Counseling Among U.S. National Guard Personnel

by Colleen Miracle | April 06, 2023

From left to right: Vik Bebarta, MD, Mark Kortepeter, MD, John J. Reilly, MD

Research,
Veteran and Military Health,
ATLAS,
Firearm Injury Prevention,
COMBAT

Center for Combat Medicine and Battlefield Research Continues to Build and Boost Research Partnerships

by Colleen Miracle | March 17, 2023

Rep. Crow and Dean Reilly | CU School of Medicine

Community,
Equity Diversity and Inclusion,
ColoradoSPH at CU Anschutz,

U.S. Rep. Jason Crow Visits CU Anschutz Medical Campus to Highlight Two Campus Initiatives

by Mark Couch | February 24, 2023

Sideview of ambulance driving on street

Research,
Diversity,
Prehospital Care and EMS

Study Explores Disparities in Emergency Medical Services Care in the U.S.

by Colleen Miracle | February 21, 2023

Research,
Patient Care,
Diabetes,

Study Examines Power of Group Sessions in Managing Diabetes

by Chris Casey | February 15, 2023

Research,
Patient Care,
Community,
CU Anschutz 360 Podcast,
COMBAT,

Podcast: COMBAT Strives to Solve Military’s Toughest Clinical Challenges

by Chris Casey | February 14, 2023

Leprino building bridge and entryway

Education,
Community,
Diversity,

Acknowledging the History of Black Health Care: Current Biases, Disparities, and the Importance of Diversity in the Next Generation of Providers

by Colleen Miracle | February 01, 2023

first responders load patient into ambulance

Research,
Education,
Awareness,
Clinical,
Leadership,
Opioid Research

Opioid Overdose Dashboard Enhances Research and Clinical Practices

by Colleen Miracle | December 16, 2022

Silhouette of soldiers with flags

Research,
Press Releases,
Community,
Faculty,
Veteran and Military Health,
Firearm Injury Prevention,
COMBAT

CU Faculty Lead Report on 10 Recommendations to Promote Firearm Injury Prevention

by Colleen Miracle | December 06, 2022

Rep. Crow talks next to Dean Reilly and Thomas Flaig

Research,
Community,
ATLAS,
Firearm Injury Prevention,
COMBAT,
TRIAD

Center for Combat Medicine and Battlefield Research Hosts Rep. Crow to Highlight Defense Health Research

by Colleen Miracle | December 02, 2022

Awareness,
Burn,
Prehospital Care and EMS

Cooking Up Danger: Tips to Stay Out of the ER This Holiday Season

by Colleen Miracle | November 22, 2022

Two CU School of Medicine experts share strategies to support veterans at risk for suicide | COMBAT | FIPI

Research,
Community,
Firearm Injury Prevention,
COMBAT

Protecting and Supporting Veterans Through Mental Health Interventions

by Colleen Miracle | November 11, 2022

Firearm Injury Prevention,
COMBAT

CU Anschutz Researchers and Partners Launch Firearm Injury Toolkit

by Laura Kelley | October 11, 2022

Emergency Medicine Researchers Lead Innovation at Military Health Science Research Symposium

Research,
Community,
COMBAT

Emergency Medicine Researchers Lead Innovation at Military Health Science Research Symposium

by Colleen Miracle | September 30, 2022

Jay Lemery, MD | Inaugural Endowed Chair in Climate Medicine | CU School of Medicine

Press Releases,
Faculty,

CU School of Medicine Names First Endowed Chair in Climate Medicine

by Mark Couch | September 08, 2022

Group photo of firearm symposium attendees

Research,
Education,
Community,
Awareness,
COMBAT

CU Summit Focuses on Strategies for Addressing Suicide by Firearm Among Active-Duty Military Servicemembers

by Rachel Sauer | June 09, 2022

Research,
Innovation,
Education,
COMBAT

CU Signs Educational Partnership Agreement With the Defense Health Agency

by Laura Veith | May 20, 2022

Ginde developed studies to investigate the safety and effectiveness of giving trauma and burn patients smaller amounts of oxygen — or none at all.

Research,
Patient Care,
Trauma and Fractures,
ATLAS

Are Trauma Patients Getting Too Much Oxygen?

by Greg Glasgow | March 16, 2022

Campus Life,
Press Releases,
Diversity,

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Named an Age-Friendly University for its Commitment to Older Adults

by Julia Milzer | January 11, 2022

Press Releases,
Diversity,

University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus Recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution

by Staff | October 26, 2021

Improving Trauma Care in South Africa | CU School of Medicine

Patient Care,
Community,
CU Medicine Today,
COMBAT,
Global Trauma Network

Improving Trauma Care in South Africa

by Mark Couch | October 12, 2021

Emmy Betz, MD, MPH | CU School of Medicine

Research,
Press Releases,
Community,
Firearm Injury Prevention,
ColoradoSPH at CU Anschutz,
Family Violence,
Patient-Centered Injury Prevention

CU Researchers Awarded Grant to Study “Safety in Dementia” Decision Tool

by School of Medicine | September 17, 2021

Community,
Faculty,
Diversity,
COMBAT

Military Leader, Classroom Innovator Model Gender Equity in Medicine and Beyond

by Kiley Carroll | August 31, 2021

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Research,
COMBAT

Dr. Bebarta Awarded NIH Award to Investigate Chlorine Gas Counter-Measures

by Unknown Author | August 19, 2021

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Family Violence

Batista-Silverman Receives Injury Prevention Award

by Unknown Author | June 02, 2021

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Research,
ATLAS

Dr. Ginde leads effort to reach and treat Coloradans with COVID-19

by Unknown Author | March 18, 2021

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UC Emergency Medicine a Top 10 Department for NIH Funding in 2020

by Unknown Author | February 12, 2021

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Research,
Opioid Research

Dr. Comstock Receives Award to Study Medication Assisted Therapy for Opioid Use Disorder

by Unknown Author | December 11, 2020

Pandemic Care

Patient Care,
COVID-19,
COMBAT

Pandemic Care Mirrors Military Medicine in Stressful Ways

by Debra Melani | December 03, 2020

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Diversity,
COMBAT

Dr. Flarity Promoted to Brigadier General

by Unknown Author | October 22, 2020

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Research,

Dr. Abbate to Study Non-Pharmacological Treatments for Pain in Older Veterans

by Unknown Author | October 09, 2020

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Addiction,

Dr. Monte’s lab awarded a prestigious NIH R21 award

by Unknown Author | September 25, 2020

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Research,
Global Trauma Network

7M in Grants Awarded to Study Trauma Outcomes in South Africa

by Internal Article | September 09, 2020

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Clinical Informatics

UC Research Shows Patients Avoiding the ED During the COVID Pandemic

by JAMA Network | August 03, 2020

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Family Violence

UCHealth to establish a Vulnerable Elder Protection Team

by Unknown Author | August 01, 2020

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COMBAT

Mackensie Shribbs, MD Named as Prestigious Pat Tillman Foundation Scholar

by Unknown Author | June 24, 2020

Research,
Innovation,
Patient Care,

Where Is a Healthcare Revolution Centered? CU Anschutz

by Chris Casey | February 11, 2020

BetzBANNER

Research,
Patient Care,
CU Anschutz 360 Podcast,
Firearm Injury Prevention,
Family Violence,
Patient-Centered Injury Prevention

Dr. Betz: Care of Suicidal Patients Takes Humans, Not Just Doctors

by Guest Contributor | October 22, 2019

Education,

How will artificial intelligence affect health care?

by Chris Casey | February 21, 2019

Department of Emergency Medicine In the News

9News

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No requirement for police to act on red flag petitions, under Colorado law

November 20, 2024

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9News

Don't get caught slippin': Colorado doctor offers ways to avoid winter storm injuries

November 14, 2024

ABC News

ABC News

Hurricane Milton puts some Floridians' mental health at risk after experiencing Helene days earlier, experts say

October 10, 2024

Inside Precision Medicine

AI Effectively Allocates Resources in Pandemic

September 16, 2024

Task & Purpose

Pentagon to study antibiotic-resistant wounds in Ukraine to plan for future wars

September 09, 2024

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Efficiency, EHRs and AI: What 44 leaders are focusing on

September 03, 2024

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