Primary HealthCare Systems
UCHealth
Major Facilities
Memorial Hospital Central, Memorial Hospital North, Grandview Hospital, Pikes Peak Regional Hospital (Woodland Park), 18 outpatient locations Total Number of Beds: 536
Awards & Accreditations
- Rehab Patient Care Unit (RPCU) Awarded “Top Performer”: Uniform Data Systems provides national benchmarking information for Inpatient Rehab Facilities. This distinction indicates that the RPCU is performing in the top 10 percent of more than 800 subscribers to their service in the areas of clinical outcomes and clinical efficiency.
- Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG): Memorial’s Cancer Medicine and Oncology Clinical Trials team has been recognized as being in the top 1 percent for accruing to SWOG oncology research trials.
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.Latest Additions
In early 2019, Memorial North will complete a $128 million expansion that includes four operating rooms, eight emergency treatment bays and 40 beds for women’s services, including labor and delivery.Did You Know?
Memorial Hospital is the official hospital of the U.S. Olympic Training Center, working with Team USA athletes. uchealth.orgUCHealth Numbers at a Glance
1,225 physicians, nursepractitioners, P.A.s 4,360 employees 4,640 babies delivered annually 35,907 inpatient admissions and observation visits 167,627 annual ER visits 610,273 outpatient visitsPenrose-St. Francis Health Services (part of Centura Health)
Major Facilities
Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Medical Center, Four urgent care centers Total Number of Beds: 522
Awards & Accreditations
- Rated in “America’s 50 Best Hospitals” 10 years in a row (2008-2017) by Healthgrades
- Magnet-recognized organization by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Magnet-recognized organizations consistently demonstrate higher patient satisfaction with nurse communication, availability of help, and receipt of discharge information; lower risk of 30-day mortality and lower failure to rescue; and lower rates of falls.
- Received “A” scores from The Leapfrog Group this spring, first time for both facilities in Penrose-St. Francis Health Services.
Specialties
St. Francis specializes in maternal-child health with a state-of-the-art birthing center, a Level IIIA neonatal intensive care unit and a dedicated pediatric unit and pediatric ER. St. Francis is the home to the Total Joint and Spine Center, a 33-bed, state-of-the-art unit that caters to patients who have undergone joint or spine surgery.Latest Additions
In early 2019, St. Francis will complete a $102 million expansion that includes 25 beds in ER, 21 beds in NICU, three operating rooms and unfinished space that could be expanded for any of those areas.Did You Know?
St. Francis is the home base for the Flight for Life Colorado air ambulance helicopter service. centura.orgPenrose-St. Francis Numbers at a Glance
975 affiliated physicians 3,172 associates 104,012 annual ER visits 24,343 annual admissions 88,000 annual hospital outpatient visits (approximate) 3,000 babies delivered annually (approximate) $49 million annual uncompensated and charity careChildren’s Hospital Colorado
Denver-based Children’s Hospital Colorado has had a local presence since 2001, with team members currently providing care at three locations across the city. Come spring 2019, northeast Colorado Springs (at Union Boulevard and Briargate Parkway) will house the area’s first hospital dedicated to pediatric healthcare. Total Number of Beds: 110
Awards & Accreditations
Rated Nation’s Top 10 children’s hospital by U.S. News & World Report. The honor applies to the entire Children’s Hospital Colorado system, including Colorado Springs.Specialties
The new Children’s Hospital will offer services including a neonatal intensive care unit, pediatric intensive care unit, pediatric operating rooms, pediatric emergency department, a pediatric sleep study lab, and an inpatient and outpatient Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD). The new hospital will bring brand-new services to the region, including:- Pediatric-only operating rooms, which will contain specialized equipment designed for children and teens.
- Pediatric-only emergency department.
- Pediatric sleep study lab.
- Inpatient/outpatient CCBD.
Did You Know?
When Children’s Hospital opens in 2019, Colorado Springs will no longer be one of the three metropolitan cities of its size without a dedicated children’s hospital. childrenscolorado.orgChildren’s Hospital Numbers at a Glance
600 employees 11,500 estimated 2018 Urgent Care visits 294,000 feet in the five-story building $147 million estimated annual economic impact of the completed hospital
Other Healthcare Providers
Kaiser Permanente
The nonprofit organization brings primary care, pharmacy, laboratory and medical imaging under one roof at two of its own offices, Briargate and Parkside. The network staffs 31 physicians in Southern Colorado, including 15 primary care physicians and eight 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 2018 received 5 out of 5 stars, Medicare’s highest rating. It does not currently accept Medicaid in Southern Colorado, but has donated more than $3 million to Southern Colorado nonprofit and community-based organizations, including efforts to address health disparities in at-risk communities. healthy.kaiserpermanente.orgUCCS 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. uccs.edu/healthcirclePeak Vista Community Health Center
Federally-qualified, nonprofit community health system with 26 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 92,000 patients a year. peakvista.orgUrgent Care
Injury and illness aren’t convenient. Urgent care centers fill the gap for many who need medical treatment quickly or after hours, with lower costs than the ER. Residents of the Springs have many options, including: 5 UCHealth: Voyager Parkway, Garden of the Gods, Circle Square, Powers, Falcon 4 Centura Health: Broadmoor, Audubon Medical Campus, Tri-Lakes, Woodland Park 3 DaVita Medical Group: Monument, Medical Center Point, West at the Roundhouse 3 EmergiCare: Bijou, Austin Bluffs, Hancock 2 Concentra: Rockrimmon, South Academy 2 QuickCareMD: Stetson Hills, Fountain 1 Children’s Hospital: Briargate 1 ER Specialists: Powers and Union 1 Complete Care: Voyager Parkway 1 Alliance: Cordera 1 Anywhere Urgent Care: mobileFor Those Who Serve
Evans Army Community Hospital
Serving Fort Carson’s enrolled population of more than 68,000, 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.Key Stats
92 beds 3,500 outpatient visits per day at the hospital evans.amedd.army.milAir 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.Key Stats
500 medical professionals in the 21st Medical Group 174,000 beneficiaries eligible for some services, such as pharmacy airforcemedicine.af.mil
