University of Colorado Hospital finalizes
move to Anschutz Medical Campus
After spending 42 years at Ninth and Colorado in Denver, the University of Colorado Hospital completed its monumental move to the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora between June 11 and 17.

The Cancer Center consolidates
During the beginning of June, the University of Colorado Cancer Center (UCCC) spent seven days moving its 87 staff members and all of its equipment from various locations to the Anschutz Medical Campus.

Study estimates 15,000 children and adolescents
diagnosed with type 1 diabetes annually
Approximately 15,000 children and adolescents in the United States are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, and about 3,700 youth are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes annually, according to estimates from a major national study called SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth.

The Gift of Life and Breath Race
The Gift of Life and Breath Race, which took place on Saturday, May 19, raised $39,000 for the University of Colorado Cancer Center.

“Dog the Bounty Hunter” at Ride for Recovery
Denver native and star of A&E’s popular reality show, “Dog the Bounty Hunter", attended the sixth annual Ride for Recovery, held June 30.

Fitzsimons Commons project under construction
Construction has started for the Fitzsimons Commons project, located on Montview boulevard and Ursula street.

Exempt Professionals Assembly
The three branches of the Exempt Professional Assembly at the downtown Denver, Ninth Avenue, and Anschutz Medical campuses have united to form a single organization.

Assistive Technology conference
A three-day conference showcasing new technologies that enhance the lives of individuals living with disabilities was held from June 21 to 23 at the Hyatt Regency in the Denver Tech Center.

Avon Walk for Breast Cancer raises
money for CU Cancer Center
The University of Colorado Cancer Center (UCCC) was given a $750,000 grant as part of the $2.3 million that was raised by last month’s Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.

Dental Education: Our Legacy – Our future
The University of Colorado School of Dentistry is one of 84 partners participating in a new collaborative effort by the American Dental Association to raise awareness of the challenges facing dentistry education.

Dr. Larry Meskin dies
Larry Meskin, DDS, PhD, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 26, 2007 in Santa Fe, N.M.

CHAMPS Spanish language classes start in September
The Community Health Association of Mountain/Plains States (CHAMPS) is hosting a three-day Spanish Language Intensive for Health Professionals on September 20-22, 2007 at the Holiday Inn Select Denver Cherry Creek.

Anschutz Medical Campus food and vending
For the interim period between the closure of Café 500 on June 14 and the opening of the Bookstore and food court in January 2008 several food and beverage options are available and within walking distance from Building 500.

New parking rates and gates and plans for the future at the Anschutz Medical Campus
With the continuing transition to the Anschutz Medical Campus, here's a list of what you need to know when parking your vehicle.

UCD’s Practice Change Fellows
program announces participants
Ten fellows from around the country have been selected to participate in The Practice Change Fellows program at the University of Colorado Denver.

“ Your transition to the future”
Meetings concerning the move from Ninth Avenue to Anschutz Medical Campus are being held every month. Everyone who will be moving in the next two years is encouraged to attend at least one of these sessions.

UCH completes move to Anschutz Medical Campus
By the end of June 2007, all University of Colorado Hospital inpatients, staff and equipment will be relocated from the Ninth Avenue campus in Denver to the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora.

956 graduate from UCD’s health sciences schools
On May 25, 956 students graduated from UCD’s five health sciences schools in ceremonies held at the Ninth Avenue campus. This marks the last commencement ceremonies to be held at the Ninth Avenue location.

Colfax Marathon runs through the Anschutz Medical Campus
The University of Colorado Denver and University of Colorado Hospitals played crucial roles in the 2nd annual Post-News Colorado Colfax Marathon on May 20.

UCD study shows drug use increasing
among American Indian teens
A research study at the University of Colorado Denver found that American Indian adolescents have a higher risk of trying marijuana than their peers across the country.

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