Media contacts, interview requests and patient information

University of Colorado Health's public relations team can help identify experts and arrange interviews with UC Health doctors and staff. Contact the media team with requests.

Please contact a member of public relations for patient information requests. UC Health follows American Hospital Association guidelines for patient information. When requesting patient information from UC Health, please note the following:

• Patients have the right to request that no information about them be released.
• UC Health will not release patient information without the patient's first and last name.
• UC Health can only provide a brief description of a patient's condition:
  • Undetermined: Patient awaiting physician and assessment.
  • Good: Vital signs are stable and within normal limits. Patient is conscious and comfortable. Indicators are excellent.
  • Fair: Vital signs are stable and within normal limits. Patient is conscious but may be uncomfortable. Indicators are favorable.
  • Serious: Vital signs may be unstable and not within normal limits. Patient is acutely ill. Indicators are questionable.
  • Critical: Vital signs are unstable and not within normal limits. Patient may be unconscious. Indicators are unfavorable.
  • Treated and released: Patient received treatment but was not admitted.
  • Treated and transferred: Received treatment. Transferred to a different facility. PVHS will not disclose where a patient was transferred or the date of the transfer.

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