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NEWS HEALTH

Denver Health Provides Inpatient Care for Children and Newborns

Denver Health’s inpatient pediatric team cares for newborns, infants, children, and adolescents requiring hospital treatment. Services include routine newborn care, specialized support for premature infants, general pediatric hospitalization, and intensive care for serious conditions. Families receive communication and support from an interdisciplinary team that includes medical providers, nurses, therapists, social workers, and Child Life specialists.

Source: Denver Health Oct 5, 2026

NEWS GOVERNMENT

Denver council approves $970,000 contract after debate over law firm ties

Denver City Council voted 8-4 to approve a $970,000 contract with Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell, the former firm of City Attorney Michiko Brown. The firm will represent Brown and the city in two lawsuits. The decision followed debate over its work for GEO Group, which operates an immigration detention center in Aurora, and concerns about Brown’s role in selecting the firm.

Source: The Denver Gazette Oct 5, 2026

NEWS HEALTH

Denver Health outlines pediatric inpatient services for children and families

Denver Health’s Pediatric Hospital Medicine team cares for children staying in the hospital in a 20-bed unit on the second floor of Pavilion C. The unit includes private rooms and space for family participation. Care teams may include hospitalists, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, social workers and Child Life specialists, with support for children recovering from surgery, illness or injury.

Source: Denver Health Oct 5, 2026

NEWS EDUCATION

Denver school board records detail disputed antisemitic language allegations

Public records obtained by Chalkbeat contain first-person statements from board President Xóchitl Gaytán and Superintendent Alex Marrero alleging Vice President Monica Hunter used a derogatory reference to Jewish board member Amy Klein Molk. Hunter denies the claims. The records are not an independent investigation. The board is scheduled to revisit the allegations Thursday, with a formal investigation or censure among possible actions.

Source: Chalkbeat Colorado Oct 5, 2026

NEWS EDUCATION

Denver expands autism classrooms as special education enrollment rises

Denver Public Schools has opened 28 autism center-based classrooms over the past two years as the number of students with autism receiving special education services climbed from 1,315 in 2021 to 2,280 last year. The programs offer smaller settings and additional adult support, but each classroom costs more than $230,000 as the district manages declining enrollment and financial pressure.

Source: Chalkbeat Colorado Oct 5, 2026

NEWS HEALTH

Denver Health Receives State Recognition for Breastfeeding Support

Denver Health has received the Hospital Breastfeeding Excellence Award from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The honor was presented Sept. 16 at the Colorado Hospital Lactation Collaborative’s annual workshop. It recognizes hospitals using evidence-based breastfeeding practices, including written policies and routine staff training. This is another award for Denver Health’s lactation and maternity teams.

Source: Denver Health Oct 5, 2026

NEWS EDUCATION

Denver opens housing program for college students facing homelessness

Depaul USA has opened a Denver residence near the Capitol for college students who are homeless or at risk of losing housing. The Dax Program can accommodate up to 15 students each year, offering stays of as long as two years. Residents must work at least 10 hours weekly, remain in good academic standing, and pay reduced rent.

Source: Chalkbeat Colorado Oct 5, 2026

NEWS EDUCATION

Denver board hires outside counsel for superintendent contract matters

The Denver school board voted 5-1 to approve Holland & Knight for legal work involving Superintendent Alex Marrero’s contract and performance evaluation. The agreement sets hourly rates of $1,000 for partners, $550 for associates, and $265 for legislative assistants. Board member Marlene De La Rosa opposed the deal, citing its cost.

Source: Chalkbeat Colorado Oct 5, 2026