Stories & Newsroom

Vincent Sonderby, RN
Day in the life of a Level 1 trauma nurse
We had the opportunity to sit down with Vinny Sonderby, the 2022 Trauma Nurse of the Year to talk about what it’s like to work in the emergency department (ED) at St. Anthony Hospital.
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Family meal
Eat Right for the Planet
Eating more plant-based foods alongside fewer animal-sourced foods is a healthy, sustainable gift and can be delicious.
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Oswald Grenardo
Diversity & Inclusion - Becoming Better
A shift in perspective. A pause before acting. The courage to step in. To be sure, these are small moments in our everyday lives. But they have the power to change how we interact with and relate to those around us. And together, they can make a world of difference in our work, relationships, activities, attitudes and beyond.
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Community Impact

paws for patients therapy dog handler anna mortensen commonspirit st. anthony hospital
Hospital Therapy Dogs Provide Major Support for Patients and Staff at CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospitals in Colorado
Sometimes, when nurses need a miracle, they call Anna Mortensen. Why? Simple: Because she’s spent...
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September 9th, 2026, CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital, Lakewood, CO; Flight For Life event showing the updated brand on our fleet.
CommonSpirit Health Flight for Life Unveils Bold New Branding and High-Tech Fleet Upgrades to Revolutionize Patient Search and Rescue
CommonSpirit Health Flight for Life is proud to announce a new era in emergency air medical...
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Amanda Dunway, NP, Cardiology, with a patient at Mercy Hospital
Rural Healthcare: CommonSpirit's Local Partnerships Bring Specialist Care Closer to Home
In many parts of rural Colorado, getting to a healthcare specialist involves taking time off work...
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Flight For Life CommonSpirit EMS transport
Beyond the Siren: How Modern EMS is Saving Lives & Transforming Healthcare
When the call came in about a young woman critically injured in a car wreck, there was no time to...
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Lindsey Heaps, captain of the U.S. Women's National Team.
A Champion Returns: CommonSpirit Welcomes Soccer Star Lindsey Heaps to Denver!
CommonSpirit is thrilled to announce a fantastic new partnership with a beloved Colorado native and...
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How AI Tools During Doctor Visits Improve the Patient Experience at CommonSpirit
Have you ever sat in an exam room describing your medical history and symptoms to a furiously-typing...
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Caregivers

commonspirit st. catherine hospital - dodge city jasmine flores
Giving Back: How Jasmine Flores’ Work at St. Catherine Connects Her to Community
As a 911 dispatch training officer, Jasmine Flores always felt honored to support callers during...
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paws for patients therapy dog handler anna mortensen commonspirit st. anthony hospital
Hospital Therapy Dogs Provide Major Support for Patients and Staff at CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospitals in Colorado
Sometimes, when nurses need a miracle, they call Anna Mortensen. Why? Simple: Because she’s spent...
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commonspirit flight for life team member sean harris in front of helicopter on helipad at st. anthony hospital in lakewood, colorado
‘True Heroes’: How Flight for Life Medics Saved One Life and Inspired Another Career
Drew Harris doesn’t remember very much about July 19, 2009, but it’s a day his brother Sean will...
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Ian Weber, MD, and his clinic team at the CommonSpirit Joint Replacement Center, St. Anthony North Hospital
Celebrating Our Healthcare Heroes: You Make Healing Possible!
This week, May 10-16, CommonSpirit Health proudly joins hospitals and clinics across the nation in...
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Photo from St. Anthony North Hospital on 8/13/25; portrait of employees in oncology department.
Honoring the Nurses Who Sustain Our Mission at CommonSpirit Health
A message to nurses from Wright Lassiter III, President and CEO of CommonSpirit Health, and Kathleen...
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Emergency Department nurse Jennifer Anderton at CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospital - West Valley
Emergency Department Nurse Expands the Boundaries of Compassion Each Day at CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospital - West Valley
For Jennifer Anderton, being an Emergency Room nurse is about so much more than tracking vital signs...
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Patient Stories

Loretta Zamora
A Miracle of Faith and Medicine: How Loretta Zamora Defied an Aggressive Cancer Diagnosis with Help from CommonSpirit
Loretta Zamora is a testament to both modern medicine and the power of faith. Diagnosed in 2024 with...
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commonspirit flight for life team member sean harris in front of helicopter on helipad at st. anthony hospital in lakewood, colorado
‘True Heroes’: How Flight for Life Medics Saved One Life and Inspired Another Career
Drew Harris doesn’t remember very much about July 19, 2009, but it’s a day his brother Sean will...
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Kallie and Coast Anderson of Utah NICU birth story at CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospital - Davis
'Angels in the NICU': One Couple’s Birth Experience at CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospital – Davis
It's not often you hear parents whose pregnancy was perfectly normal speak in terms of angels and...
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stroke patient recovery story pete strom st. anthony hospital lakewood
How St. Anthony Hospital Helped a Patient Find His Voice Again After a Stroke
Pete Strom was the last person his friends and loved ones expected would have a stroke. The...
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Health & Wellness

Nurse places a bandage on teenage patient's arm after administering a flu shot. The patient's dad is sitting next to her
6 Simple Ways to Prepare for Flu Season
Like it or not, flu season is coming. The good news? A few simple habits can lower your chances of...
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A woman running and stretching as part of a health and weight-management routine.
What Are the Risks of Losing Too Much Weight on GLP-1s?
GLP-1 medications have changed the conversation around weight loss, offering many patients an...
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A hiking trail in Boulder, Colorado heading towards the Flatirons.
Explore the Rockies Without Foot Pain: Dr. Ryan Callahan's Essential Hiking Foot Care Guide
Prime hiking season is well underway in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and Utah. But before you...
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Durango CoOp is a community partner of Mercy Hospital in the work to battle food insecurity; featuring vegetables and fruit.
Fresh Food, Healthier Lives: How Humankindness at CommonSpirit is Healing Our Communities
At CommonSpirit Health, a commitment to healing body, mind, and spirit drives us to find innovative...
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A small group of mature women sit out on yoga mats as they stretch before a fitness class. They are each wearing athletic wear and are focused on stretching out their legs.
Strong Bones for Life: Your Essential Guide to Preventing Osteopenia & Osteoporosis
Bones, mostly made of collagen and calcium, provide a rigid framework that protects soft organs...
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boy in swimming pool
Swim Safety and Drowning Prevention: What Parents Should Know This Summer
When the summer heat settles in Colorado, it’s only natural that kids and families migrate toward...
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