We take pride in our healthy lifestyles, but none of us are immune to illness and injury. Here’s your overview for finding healthcare in Colorado Springs.
As Colorado Springs continues to grow, so does its healthcare services. Despite some challenges and altered plans due to COVID-19, Colorado Springs hospitals and the region’s major healthcare systems are continuing an ongoing wave of expansion.
The main wave of growth follows the city and county’s continued population boom to the north and east sides, bringing healthcare closer to home for residents as well as allowing hospitals to diversify the types and locations of specialty care they offer.
The city has come a long way in its healthcare offerings, but since its earliest days, Colorado Springs has been known for its healthy lifestyle and as a place for healing. Founded as a 19th century version of a planned, resort-style community, the city was built to draw residents and visitors to its fresh air, abundant sunshine and nearby mineral springs.
With tuberculosis as a leading killer in the 1800s, Colorado Springs became a refuge, a research center and a home to many patients and physicians seeking refuge in the higher altitude and climate.
Today, Colorado legislates its own Health Care Exchange for individual and private healthcare insurance coverage. And Colorado ranked 7th Best State for Health Care 2020 by WalletHub.
Here is an overview of Colorado Springs hospitals and healthcare facilities to help you and your family find the care you need when you need it.
Primary Healthcare Systems
UC Health
Major Facilities
Memorial Hospital Central, Memorial Hospital North, Grandview Hospital, Pikes Peak Regional Hospital (Woodland Park), 18 outpatient locations, 536 total beds
Specialties
- The only Comprehensive Stroke Center in Southern Colorado: Memorial Central is the only hospital in the region with multiple teams of neurosurgeons and neuro-interventional physicians on call 24/7.
- Level I Trauma Center: Memorial Hospital Central is one of only four hospitals in the state with the highest classification for trauma care.
- Advanced Cancer Care: Both Memorial Hospitals provide advanced treatments, specialists and clinical trials in affiliation with the University of Colorado Cancer Center, which holds the state’s only Comprehensive Cancer Center designation by the American Cancer Institute.
- Memorial Hospital is the official hospital of the U.S. Olympic Training Center, working with Team USA athletes.
Latest Additions
In early 2019, Memorial North completed a $128 million expansion that includes four operating rooms, eight emergency treatment bays and 40 beds for women’s services, including labor and delivery.
What’s Next
- Construction is underway on UCHealth’s Eastview Medical Center, at Powers Boulevard and North Carefree Circle. The three-story, 122,000-square-foot complex will feature medical and surgical specialty services including neurology, urology, ear, nose and throat, and ambulatory surgery. It will also provide outpatient imaging, including mammography, as well as an orthopedic center and outpatient rehabilitation. Completion is expected in 2022.
- Construction also continues at the Grandview Medical Center where a new three-story, 65,000-square-foot building will add sports medicine and orthopedic care and rehabilitation services.
Awards & Accreditations
- #2 Best Hospitals in Colorado Springs 2021 by U.S. News & World Report
- #6 Best Regional Hospitals in Colorado 2021 by U.S. News & World Report
- America’s 100 Best Hospitals Specialty Clinical Quality Awards 2021 for General Surgery Excellence and Spine Surgery 2020 and 2021 by Healthgrades.
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Children’s Hospital Colorado
Major Facilities
Children’s Hospital Colorado Springs, Outpatient Care at Briargate, Therapy Care at Printer’s Parkway, NICU at Memorial Hospital Central, Urgent Care at Briargate
Specialties
- Colorado Springs’ first hospital dedicated to pediatric healthcare opened in 2019, making it the first stand-alone pediatric hospital in Southern Colorado.
- The state-of-the-art facility provides a dedicated pediatric emergency room, surgical facilities, sleep study facilities, imaging, and cancer and blood disorder treatment.
- Other areas of specialty care include allergy and immunology, audiology and speech, respiratory care, digestive health, endocrinology and diabetes, genetics, cardiology, kidney care, orthopedics and sports medicine, plastic and reconstructive surgery, urology and more.
Latest Additions
Construction was completed this year on 16 new patient rooms in Children’s Hospital, as well as an additional 27 exam rooms at its Briargate outpatient and specialty care clinic.
What’s Next
- Construction is scheduled to begin this fall on a third Children’s Hospital therapy clinic in Briargate at 2375 Telstar Drive. The new location will feature a behavioral health program, as well as occupational, physical, speech and other forms of therapy. It will replace the current Printers Parkway clinic when complete in 2022.
- Children’s Hospital will also be doubling the reach of its Building Resilience for Healthy Kids to 6,000 students. Implemented in partnership with Colorado Springs School District 11 and Harrison School District 2, the program is designed to help children address mental health issues and prevent severe behavioral issues and youth suicides.
Awards & Accreditations
- Rated No. 6 Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll 2020-21 by U.S. News & World Report. The honor applies to the entire Children’s Hospital Colorado system, including Colorado Springs and Denver.
- The Children’s Hospital Colorado network also ranked Top 10 in all 10 pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report, 2020-21, including No. 1 in gastroenterology and GI surgery, No. 4 in diabetes and endocrinology, and No. 5 in pulmonary and lung surgery.
- Designated in the Magnet Recognition Program in 2020 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for nursing excellence, practices and strategies.
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Centura Health
Major Facilities
Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Medical Center, Six urgent care centers, 559 licensed beds
Specialties
- Penrose Hospital, originally founded in 1890 as a tuberculosis sanitarium, now specializes in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation.
- St. Francis Medical Center opened in 2008 and features a state-of-the-art birth center, a Level IIIA neonatal intensive care unit, Total Joint and Spine Center, pediatric care unit, emergency department, Level III trauma center, imaging services, surgical services and critical care unit.
- St. Francis is home base for the Flight for Life Colorado air ambulance helicopter service.
Latest Additions
- Construction is underway on the 75,000-square-foot St. Francis Pavilion and Cancer Center, adjacent to the main medical center.
- In 2019, St. Francis completed a $102 million, four-story expansion of its Emergency Department and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
What’s Next
- Construction is planned to begin this year on a new $150-million, 72-bed hospital at Interquest. Penrose-St. Francis’ third major campus will initially focus on orthopedic services and spinal care. It will eventually expand into a full acute care hospital serving the city and county’s north side. Expect a grand opening in 2022.
- Plans to add fifth and sixth floors to St. Francis Medical Center are expected to get underway soon, adding intensive and intermediate care facilities.
Awards & Accreditations
- #1 Best Hospitals in Colorado Springs 2021 by U.S. News & World Report
- #3 Best Regional Hospitals in Colorado 2021 by U.S. News & World Report
- Penrose-St. Francis Health Services are a certified member of the MD Anderson Cancer Network.
- America’s 250 Best Hospitals in 2020 and 2021 by Healthgrades.
- America’s 100 Best Hospitals Specialty Clinical Quality Awards 2021 for Cardiac Care, Coronary Intervention, Orthopedic Surgery, Prostate Surgery, and Spine Surgery by Healthgrades.
- Other 2021 Healthgrades Excellence Awards include Critical Care, Joint Replacement, Critical Care, Joint Replacement, Labor and Delivery Excellence.
Mental Health
Diversus Health
Formerly known as Aspen Pointe, the organization’s roots go back to 1875. Today it is the largest behavioral health care provider in El Paso, Park and Teller counties. Services include addiction, counseling, crisis management and psychiatric therapy.
Cedar Springs Hospital
A behavioral health treatment center for individuals of all ages, Cedar Springs offers acute and residential inpatient psychiatric treatment, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs.
Peak View Behavioral Health
A 112-bed acute behavioral and mental health hospital, Peak View works with youth and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
NAMI Colorado Springs
The local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) provides guidance and connection for individuals and families trying to navigate the challenges, stigmas and treatments of mental health challenges. The organization has run virtual support groups during COVID-19 restrictions.
For Those Who Serve
Evans Army Community Hospital
Serving Fort Carson’s enrolled population of more than 70,000, the 92-bed Evans is the key facility of the Colorado Springs Military Health System, which also includes 16 outlying clinics and teams, including the Mountain Post Behavioral Health Clinic and the Robinson Family Medicine Clinic.
Air Force Medicine
The U.S. Air Force Academy 10th Medical Group provides healthcare services to 30,000 beneficiaries, including the 4,000-member cadet wing. Comprised of five squadrons, the group provides a full range of treatments and services, ranging from family health, pediatrics and women’s health to dentistry, radiology, surgery and pharmacy. At Peterson and Schriever Air Force bases, the five squadrons of the 21st Medical Group serve 26,000 active duty, retired and family members.
Department of Veterans Affairs
The PFC Floyd K. Lindstrom VA Clinic provides outpatient primary care services to a large number of veterans in the Colorado Springs area. Services include primary care, optometry, audiology, physical therapy, pharmacy, surgery, orthopedics, lab work and more. The Union Boulevard VA Clinic provides primary care and counseling.
Other Healthcare Providers
Kaiser Permanente
The nonprofit organization brings primary care, pharmacy, laboratory and medical imaging under one roof at three of its own offices, Briargate, Parkside and the new Premier Medical Offices. The network staffs more than 30 physicians in Southern Colorado, including primary care physicians and specialists in cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology and rheumatology. But members may also choose to see any other physician in their network plan. KP Colorado’s Medicare plans for 2021 received 5 out of 5 stars, Medicare’s highest rating.
Peak Vista Community Health Center
Federally-qualified, nonprofit community health system with 28 outpatient centers providing medical, dental and behavioral health care. Peak Vista began as an all-volunteer organization in 1971, open for walk-in clients two nights a week. Now it serves more than 93,000 patients a year and provides a family medicine residency program to train new physicians.
UCCS HealthCircle
Housed in the new Lane Center for Academic Health Sciences at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, HealthCircle is an innovative and unique health and wellness partnership consisting of five clinics:
• Primary Care Clinic: The first nurse practitioner-managed full-range clinic in Colorado. Some insurance accepted. Low-cost, self-pay options available.
• Center for Active Living: Provides fitness assessments, custom exercise programs, small group training and fitness classes.
• Peak Nutrition Clinic: Offers consultations and comprehensive assessments.
• Aging Center: Provides comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessment and treatment services to individuals 55+ as well as their families.
• Veteran’s Health and Trauma Clinic: Offers specialized trauma recovery using evidence-based interventions for veterans and civilians.
William J. Hybl Sports Medicine & Performance Center
In a partnership between UCCS and Penrose-St. Francis Centura Health, the much anticipated Hybl Sports Medicine and Performance Center opened its doors in 2020. The $61.4 million center blends undergraduate and graduate education with research and clinical practice in sports medicine and performance, as well as medical services including imaging services and physical and occupational therapy. The 104,000-square-foot building is located along N. Nevada Avenue on the UCCS West Campus.
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