SCL Good Samaritan Medical Center stands as a community-based hospital in north Denver with 183 staffed beds, and people there have access to emergency care 24/7, with the emergency team aiming to see patients within 30 minutes, and they also run a Level II Trauma Center recognized by the state and the American College of Surgeons, plus folks get help from a trauma team and special programs for survivors, with resources like peer support groups, a Family Class for trauma families, and the NextSteps self-management program, all with options for online and in-person support and a Trauma Survivors Network TSN Coordinator named Grace Dobbertinstenger ready to help. The hospital offers a wide range of services covering heart care, surgery, cancer care, stroke care, women's health, neonatal intensive care in the NICU, joint replacement, spine surgery, robotic surgery, radiation treatment, imaging like CT, MRI, PET, digital mammography, and lab services, plus specialty clinics for lung, sleep, and critical care issues, many in partnership with other regional hospitals or clinics such as the Sleep and Respiratory Care clinic in Billings and Critical Care and Pulmonology services at Exempla Circle in Lafayette, and there's a focus on supporting both brain and physical injury recovery.
Special services include help for people with allergies, diabetes, infection, kidney and wound care, plus support with mental health and behavioral health needs, as well as routine family medicine, dermatology, gastroenterology, pain care, and rehab, among many others found in the Health and Healing Center which has therapists, support groups, and health classes for different stages of life, like pregnancy or chronic illness. The medical staff includes experts in pulmonology, critical care, and other specialties, working with both adults and kids, and the hospital has a specialized art and music program to make the environment more comfortable, with over 400 art pieces, an art committee, and a playlist of classical and world music throughout the building; folks can also stop by the Sky Cafe, which sits between Rock Creek Kaiser Permanente and the main hospital. The hospital uses new technology and guides people on things like early stroke detection, managing back pain, allergy advice, and heart health, plus it has educational resources through its health library, which covers medications, test procedures, and different health categories, and an interactive symptom checker helps people decide when and where to seek medical care.
People have access to assistive devices, infection control measures, and specialized care for critically injured patients, while safety information about infections and patient accidents is available to check; those curious can look up hospital infection ratings for things like blood clots after surgery and MRSA, and review patient experience ratings around communication, recovery details, cleanliness, and quietness. The hospital, sponsored by the LMC Community Foundation and Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System, is fully accredited by The Joint Commission, participates as a teaching hospital, and is a member of the Council of Academic Health System Executives. Patient and outpatient recommendation rates stand at 79% and 88% respectively, and the hospital holds specialized rankings in several clinical areas, landing among the top 8% of hospitals for care in these fields, and is within the top 100 for patient experience in its bed size category. You'll also find financial assistance programs, a patient portal for medical records, and walk-in care options, plus information and support groups on topics from orthopedics and cancer to pregnancy and wellness, all designed to help people understand their care and make informed choices.
