Swedish Medical Center Named One of the Nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® by Fortune and Premier’s PINC AI™
Swedish demonstrated lower inpatient mortality rates, with fewer readmissions and complications. - April 21, 2024
Healthgrades Names Swedish Medical Center a 2024 Patient Safety Award Recipient
Swedish outperforms 95% of U.S. hospitals in patient safety for sixth consecutive year. - March 13, 2024
Swedish Medical Center Named One of the Nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ by Fortune and PINC AI™
Swedish demonstrated better patient outcomes associated with cardiac care, while operating more efficiently and at a lower cost. - February 21, 2024
Swedish Medical Center Named One of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades
Ranking Puts Swedish Among Top 2% in the Nation - January 24, 2024
Swedish Medical Center Opens 50% Expansion of Rehabilitation Center to Meet Patient Need
Swedish Medical Center today opened an expansion of its Rehabilitation Center to address the growing demand for rehab and physical therapy services in the Rocky Mountain Region. The larger and upgraded space underscores Swedish’s commitment to providing best-in-class care teams, tools and... - January 24, 2024
Swedish Medical Center Recognized for Advanced Pediatric Readiness in Emergency Care
Swedish Medical Center is proud to announce it is the first Level 1 Trauma Center in all of Colorado to be verified as Pediatric Advanced by the Colorado Pediatric Preparedness for the Emergency Room (COPPER) program. This recognition underscores Swedish’s commitment to providing exceptional... - December 13, 2023
Swedish Medical Center Earns an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
New Grade for Fall 2023 is a national recognition for patient safety. - November 16, 2023
Swedish Medical Center is One of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Specialty Care
Swedish Named Among Top 1% in the Nation for Surgical Care and in the Top 2% for Critical Care, Stroke Care and Other Best Specialties - November 12, 2023
World-Class, Comprehensive Cancer Center Now Open in South Denver
Swedish Medical Center’s Investment Brings Advanced, Convenient Care to Rocky Mountain Region - October 31, 2023
Swedish Medical Center to Host "Crush the Crisis" Opioid Take Back Day on October 28
Swedish Medical Center announced today it is hosting its fifth “Crush the Crisis” national opioid take back day to raise awareness about the dangers of opioid misuse and the importance of safe and proper disposal of unused or expired medications on Saturday, October 28, 2023. The event... - October 12, 2023
Swedish Medical Center Recognized with Everest Award and Named One of the Nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® by Fortune and PINC AI™
Swedish is one of just 29 hospitals in the United States recognized for its continued trend of excellence and highest current year performance on the 100 Top Hospitals® balanced scorecard. - September 28, 2023
Swedish Medical Center Specialties Recognized for Quality
Healthgrades bestows 12 honors on Swedish for clinical excellence. - August 04, 2023
Swedish Medical Center Recognized for Excellence in Patient Safety
This marks Swedish’s 12th Consecutive ‘A’ Grade from the Leapfrog Group - August 03, 2023
Swedish Medical Center is Nationally Recognized for Its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus award for proven dedication to ensuring all stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving care. - July 27, 2023
Swedish Medical Center Announces HCA Healthcare’s Top Score on 2023 Disability Equality Index®
Swedish Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, today announced HCA Healthcare has been named a “Best Place to Work for Disability” by the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the nation’s largest disability rights organization, and Disability: IN, the global... - July 24, 2023
Swedish Medical Center Awarded Prestigious Cardiovascular Distinction
Swedish Medical Center, the Level 1 Trauma Center in Englewood, Colorado, was recognized by the Chest Pain - MI Registry for continued excellence in patient care. - July 20, 2023
Hip Restoration Institute Launched at Swedish Medical Center
Institute offers new hope to patients through hip labral reconstruction surgery. - June 11, 2023
Swedish Medical Center Specialties Recognized for Quality
Healthgrades bestows 12 honors on Swedish for clinical excellence. - May 14, 2023
Swedish Medical Center Recognized for Excellence in Patient Safety
This marks Swedish’s 12th Consecutive "A" Grade from the Leapfrog Group. - May 10, 2023
Healthgrades Names Swedish Medical Center a 2023 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ Recipient
This distinction places Swedish among the top five percent of all short-term acute care hospitals as evaluated by Healthgrades. - March 25, 2023
Swedish Medical Center Builds Innovative ED to Serve Region’s Most Complex Needs
Now a Level 1 trauma center treating the region’s most complex medical cases, the hospital has turned its attention to expanding its emergency department (ED) space to streamline and improve care excellence. - February 16, 2023
Swedish Medical Center Again Named One of America’s 250 Best Hospitals
This is the third consecutive year the hospital has earned this distinction. - January 31, 2023
Innovative Approach to Surgical Recovery Used at Swedish Medical Center, Now Adopted Across HCA Healthcare
ESR protocols promote better outcomes, decreased opioid usage and faster recovery times for patients. - December 31, 2022
Swedish Medical Center to Host DEA Take Back Day October 29
Last year’s national collaboration led to more nearly 400 tons of medication collected. - October 17, 2022
Swedish Medical Center Earns 2021 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award for Outstanding Quality and Safety
Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Swedish Medical Center was named a Top Teaching Hospital nationally by The Leapfrog Group. Announced today, the Leapfrog Top Hospital award is widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive awards American... - December 11, 2021
Swedish Burn Expert Offers Tips for a Safe Thanksgiving
Dr. Benson Pulikkottil provides reminders, advice on avoiding cooking-related accidents, especially burns. - November 25, 2021
Swedish Medical Center Recognized for Excellence in Stroke, Pulmonary, Prostate Surgery and Critical Care
Swedish is named among Healthgrades' "America’s 100 Best Hospitals" for these areas of care, for the second consecutive year. - October 28, 2021
Swedish Medical Center Launches Falci Institute for Spinal Cord Injuries
The program provides unique neurosurgical treatments for various complications after spinal cord injury. - October 02, 2021
Swedish Medical Center Recognized as 5-Star Recipient for Hysterectomy by Healthgrades
This is the fourth year in a row that Swedish has been honored for its excellence in gynecologic surgery. - August 29, 2021
Swedish Medical Center Recognized for Leadership in Environmental Sustainability
In recognition for its achievement and innovation in health care sustainability, Swedish Medical Center received the Making Mercury Free Award from Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to environmental sustainability in health care. “Sustainability is an... - August 01, 2021
Prepare for a Safe Independence Day Celebration with Tips from the Burn Center at Swedish Medical Center
Independence Day is known for fireworks displays of all types and many are looking forward to gathering in a few weeks to celebrate. This 4th of July, Dr. Benson Pulikkottil, Medical Director of the Burn and Reconstructive Center at Swedish Medical Center wants to ensure everyone is prepared to stay safe with some burn safety tips. - June 25, 2021
Swedish Medical Center Again Named One of America’s 250 Best Hospitals, Further Recognized for Neurosciences Excellence
Swedish is the only hospital in Colorado to be named among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care™ and in the top 5% for neurosurgery. - May 23, 2021
Swedish Medical Center is Named a Maternal and Infant Care Quality Champion
Swedish Medical Center is proud to announce it has been named a Maternal and Infant Care Quality Champion by Colorado Perinatal Care Quality Collaborative (CPCQC). This designation signifies that the hospital has access to the most current data, best practices and resources available, and is... - May 21, 2021
The Denver Post Names Swedish Medical Center a "Top Workplace"
The honor recognizes Colorado's best workplaces according to an anonymous survey of employees at the company. - May 11, 2021
Swedish Medical Center Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ for the Spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Swedish Medical Center received an “A” grade in the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Swedish’s achievements protecting patients from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog... - April 30, 2021
Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Swedish Medical Center Sheds New Light on Brain Tumors
5-ALA Fluorescence Technique Allows More Precise Tumor Resection - February 11, 2021
Swedish Medical Center Names Jaya Kumar, MD, New Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Kumar joins Swedish from Medical City McKinney, part of HCA Healthcare's Medical City Healthcare, where she served as the Chief Medical Officer. - February 06, 2021
Swedish Medical Center Bringing World-Class Cardiology Care to Greenwood Village
New location provides access to Cleveland Clinic fellowship-trained cardiologist. - January 15, 2021
Keep the Holidays Safe from Fires and Burns This Season
The Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America and Swedish Medical Center want the community to stay safe this holiday season. - December 18, 2020
HCA/HealthONE's Swedish Medical Center Physician Offers Thanksgiving Safety Reminders
Stay safe while preparing Thanksgiving meals this year. - November 22, 2020
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE's Swedish Medical Center Names Linda Gray as Chief Nursing Officer
Swedish Medical Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Gray, RN, MHA, NEA-BC, as Swedish Medical Center's new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Gray will join the executive team and will be responsible for driving, supporting, and modeling a culture focused on employee engagement,... - August 29, 2020
Swedish Medical Center Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain - MI Registry Platinum Award recognizes high standards of patient care. - August 21, 2020
Swedish Medical Center Offers Colorado’s Longest Running Robotic Heart Surgery Program for Mitral Valve Patients
The robotic procedure is minimally invasive and provides an alternative to traditional open-heart surgery. - August 13, 2020
Swedish Medical Center Performs First MRI-Guided Laser Surgery for Revolutionary New Epilepsy Treatment
New minimally invasive approach offers a safer and less invasive surgical treatment for epilepsy. - July 24, 2020
Swedish Medical Center Participates in Major International Stroke Study
Research shows promising results for drug which extends the treatment time for stroke patients. - July 19, 2020
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health(TM) 100 Top Hospitals List
Hospital also among only 20 hospitals nationally to earn the Everest Award. - July 01, 2020
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Promotes Fireworks Safety
Safety tips to help you stay out of the ER this season. - July 01, 2020
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Achieves Healthgrades 2020 Patient Safety Excellence Award for the Second Year in a Row
Swedish Medical Center in the top 5% in the Nation for Patient Safety - June 17, 2020
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Introduces Minimally Invasive Robotic Tool for Lung Biopsy Procedures
Swedish is the first hospital in Colorado to offer robotic assisted technology that will help detect lung cancer earlier and improve outcomes. - June 13, 2020
HCA Healthcare/ HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Nationally Recognized with an "A" for the Spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Swedish Medical Center, HealthONE’s level I trauma center, was awarded an "A" in the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Swedish Medical Center’s achievements providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national... - May 02, 2020