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Nonsurgical treatments relieve pain, getting patients back in the swing of life.
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Fixing an Overlooked Cause of Low Back Pain
Breast Ultrasound Provides Second Look
New Treatment for Enlarged Prostate
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There’s something magical about fall in Castle Rock. The air is crisp, the school bells ring again, and our community buzzes with renewed energy. As life picks up pace with packed schedules, sports practices and school dropoffs, I’m reminded just how special it is to live — and lead — in this beautiful town.
I’m not only the CEO of AdventHealth Castle Rock Hospital, I’m also your neighbor. My family and I receive our care here in this community, and I am proud of the compassionate, expert team that serves us all. Whether it’s a sudden emergency, a long-overdue screening or ongoing care for a chronic condition, AdventHealth Castle Rock is here to help you feel whole — body, mind and spirit.
This magazine is just one way we hope to stay connected, inspire and educate you. As we move into a busy season, know that you have a trusted partner in your wellness journey — right here at home.
President & CEO
AdventHealth Castle Rock
Relieving Women’s Pain
Pain control for women during routine
gynecological (GYN) procedures, including IUD insertion, is an issue that has long been ignored. But AdventHealth gynecologists in Castle Rock are bringing attention to this issue and now offering a variety of pain management options, including nitrous oxide.
“If we’re removing a tooth, we address the patient’s pain,” says Jennifer Holcomb, certified nurse-midwife for AdventHealth Medical Group Midwifery and OB/GYN at Castle Rock. “But when it comes to GYN procedures, women are generally told, ‘It’s going to be quick; you’re going to be fine.’”
One procedure, in particular, that is being targeted is IUD placement. Local AdventHealth GYN providers now offer women a variety of pain management treatments, including prescription-strength anti-inflammatory medication, medication to soften the cervix so that instruments can be inserted more easily into the uterus, and fast-acting nitrous oxide during the procedure.
“We don’t want women to avoid a very good form of birth control due to pain during the procedure that can be avoided,” Holcomb says.
More Than a Gender Reveal
One of the more anticipated moments in a women’s pregnancy happens at about 12 weeks when the baby’s form can first be seen on an ultrasound. At the same time, women are offered a blood test, commonly referred to as NIPT (noninvasive prenatal testing). These are the two tests most parents think of when deciding if they want to learn the baby’s sex.
“But they’re about so much more than finding out the sex,” says Julie Stretz, a certified nurse-midwife for AdventHealth Medical Group Midwifery and OB/GYN at Castle Rock. Both procedures provide indicators — although not confirmation — about whether a baby might have a chromosomal abnormality, such as Down syndrome, or a congenital condition, such as a heart defect.
“Sometimes people think that we use these tests to help parents make a decision about continuing the pregnancy, but this is absolutely not true,” Stretz says. The tests provide information that helps ensure that the mom and baby get appropriate care during pregnancy and at birth.
“If you or your baby has special needs, it’s better to not have this come as a surprise,” Stretz says. “By knowing early, we can connect you with the right resources, help you find community, put you in touch with specialists, and ensure you deliver at the right hospital with the right resources lined up.”
Schedule an appointment with AdventHealth Medical Group Midwifery and OB/GYN at Castle Rock: 720-455-8024.
Jennifer Holcomb, CNM, FNP-BC
Julie Stretz, CNM, WHNP-BC
Closer Look
Women with dense breasts should consider extra cancer screening.
When it comes to cancer detection, earlier is always better. That’s especially true for breast cancer, where there is close to a 100% survival rate when it is found before it spreads outside the breast.
But identifying breast cancer at its earliest stages is challenging in about half of all women due to the makeup of their breast tissue. These women have dense breasts, which means their breasts have a higher proportion of fibrous and glandular tissue than fatty tissue. This makes it harder to spot breast cancer because both fibroglandular tissue and cancer tumors appear white on a mammogram.
Not only is it hard to distinguish between the two, but a tumor also could be located within or behind fibroglandular tissue, says Eamonn Quinn, MD, a breast radiologist for AdventHealth Castle Rock Hospital.
Despite those challenges, mammography is still the “gold standard” for screening technology. All women — regardless of their breast density — should get an annual screening mammogram starting at age 40.
(Women with risk factors should talk with their provider about starting screenings earlier.)
“More (cancer) can be seen on a mammogram than any other type of screening, so that is where all women should start,” Dr. Quinn says. “If a woman has dense breasts, we often will recommend supplemental screening with ultrasound.”
Automated breast ultrasound (ABUS) uses sound waves to create 3D images of the breast. Research has shown that in women with dense breasts, ultrasound can identify 2-3 additional cancers per 1,000 screenings, compared to mammography alone, Dr. Quinn says. “That may not sound like much, but if we can detect even two additional cancers, we think it’s worth it.”
At AdventHealth Castle Rock, women can schedule a screening mammogram and a breast ultrasound for the same day if their provider has recommended both tests. The radiologist will review both screenings before providing the results.
Colorado passed a law this year that requires health insurers to pay for supplemental screenings at no cost to the patient if at high risk for developing breast cancer.
AdventHealth Castle Rock offers comprehensive breast cancer screening, including: 3D Mammography • Breast MRI • Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS)
Special evening and weekend hours added throughout October, with complimentary gifts for every patient along with special prize drawings!
To schedule an appointment, call 720-455-8024 or scan this code to request an appointment online.
Breast Density Factors
Factors that make it more likely to have dense breasts include:
• Younger age
• Use of medications that contain hormones
• Asian or black heritage
• Genetics
• Leaner body mass
If you’ve lost a significant amount of weight or started taking hormonereplacement therapy, your breast density may have increased. So, it’s worth asking about it at your next screening mammogram, Dr. Quinn says.
Eamonn Quinn, MD
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As many as eight out of 10 patients with low back pain can’t be given a definitive diagnosis, according to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Relief in a Day Back Pain
Minimally invasive procedure provides lasting relief for people with an often-overlooked condition.
When Rick Krump retired in April, he experienced more gloom than happiness — and not from having more time on his hands. In 2022, Krump had spent 27 days in the hospital after complications from prior hernia surgery. Ever since, low back pain had clouded his life.
“I’m generally an optimistic person, but I was really struggling with depression, as I was in constant pain,” he says. “I had minor back pain before that, but being in a hospital bed for weeks exacerbated my pain.”
Krump relied on opioids when physical therapy and injections didn’t help. Then his physician mentioned a procedure called Intracept. This minimally invasive procedure uses radiofrequency heat to destroy the nerves in the spine that are causing the pain.
The procedure treats a condition called vertebral endplate nerve dysfunction, also called vertebrogenic pain. (See infographic.) This little-known condition can cause significant chronic lower back pain and is often mistaken for degenerative disc disease or goes undiagnosed in patients.
Intracept is a minimally invasive procedure that destroys the tip of the compressed nerve to stop it from sending pain signals to the brain.
“There are many reasons for chronic lower back pain,” says Beth Gibbons, MD, FAANS, a
board-certified neurosurgeon for Neurosurgery One — Castle Rock, an affiliate of AdventHealth. “Many patients who haven’t found pain relief may have vertebrogenic pain and not know it. Intracept offers a safe, effective treatment option.”
Easy Identification
Although vertebral endplate nerve dysfunction is often overlooked, it is easy to spot, Dr. Gibbons says. The condition can be diagnosed with an MRI that shows changes in the endplates. These changes, called Type 1 and Type 2 Modic changes, show inflamed bone marrow or bone marrow that has turned into fatty tissue due to decreased blood flow.
“These Modic changes were clear indications that Rick was experiencing vertebral endplate nerve dysfunction,” Dr. Gibbons says. “Patients with vertebral endplate nerve dysfunction don’t find relief with conservative treatments.”
Dr. Gibbons performed Intracept as an outpatient procedure on Krump at AdventHealth Castle Rock in June. With Krump asleep under general anesthesia, Dr. Gibbons made two small incisions in his back to reach the inflamed endplates and then used radiofrequency heat to destroy the basivertebral nerves in the endplates causing the pain.
“I immediately experienced pain relief after the procedure and feel much better,” Krump says. “It wasn’t invasive, and I am very pleased with everything.”
Beth Gibbons, MD, FAANS
HOW INTRACEPT WORKS
The Problem
The vertebral endplate is a thin layer of cartilage between each spinal disc and vertebrae. These endplates, while only as thick as a grain of sand, are packed with nerves, which are more prone to pain than discs. The basivertebral nerve inside the endplate carries pain signals to the brain.
Vertebral endplate nerve dysfunction, also known as vertebrogenic pain, occurs when the basivertebral nerve inside the endplate becomes compressed due to aging or injury. This compression causes inflammation or degeneration of the endplate, which can be identified on an MRI.
The Solution
Basivertebral nerve ablation is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure performed in 1-2 hours. During the procedure, the neurosurgeon uses radiofrequency heat to destroy the basivertebral nerve, which stops it from transmitting pain signals to the brain. Unlike other nerves in the body, the basivertebral nerve doesn’t grow back once ablated — so the procedure never has to be performed again on the same endplates.
The Candidates
Patients must meet the following criteria to qualify for Intracept:
• Have chronic lower back pain lasting longer than six months
• Haven’t found relief with conservative treatments
• Have Type 1 or Type 2 Modic changes evident on an MRI
• Do not have severe osteoporosis
The Benefits
After Intracept, most patients resume normal activities within 1-2 days and experience pain relief within two weeks. In a 2020 study published in European Spine Journal, patients reported:
• 66% of patients experienced greater than 50% reduction in pain, with 34% reporting complete pain relief
• 73% decrease in the number of patients taking opioids
• 93% decrease in the number of patients receiving injections
Scan this QR code to watch a video about vertebral endplate nerve dysfunction and Intracept. Please call 720-222-5078, option 4, to schedule an appointment.
Rick Krump is able to walk his dog, Dublin, once again after having Intracept to relieve his lower back pain.
Free of Fibroids
New treatments for painful condition give women reasons to celebrate.
If your periods are heavier than they used to be or you feel constant pressure in your pelvis, it’s easy to chalk it up to stress or aging. But there could be another explanation: fibroids. These benign uterine tumors are common — and treatable.
By age 50, up to 80% of women will develop at least one fibroid. Many cause no symptoms. But when they do, the effects can be disruptive: heavy or prolonged periods, pelvic pain, frequent urination or difficulty getting pregnant.
“The good news is we have more ways than ever to help,” says Kristen Boylan, MD, an OB/GYN for AdventHealth Medical Group Ridgegate OB/GYN. “Treatment can range from medication to minimally invasive surgery, and patients are often surprised how quickly they feel better.”
Many women assume their symptoms are just part of being a woman. But Dr. Boylan urges them not to wait.
“Fibroids grow over time,” she says. “Early treatment means more choices and fewer complications.”
Your Treatment Options
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, Dr. Boylan says, so she encourages women not to become set on a treatment that might have worked for a friend but is not right for them.
“We talk with each patient about what matters most to them,” Dr. Boylan says. The right treatment depends on your lifestyle, symptoms and family goals. Options include:
• Medication. Hormonal birth control can ease bleeding. In some cases, medications like leuprolide acetate shrink fibroids temporarily, though side effects can occur.
• Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE). Performed by a radiologist, this nonsurgical procedure cuts off blood flow to the fibroids, causing them to shrink.
• Myomectomy. This surgery removes fibroids while preserving the uterus, making it ideal for those hoping to become pregnant.
• Hysterectomy. This common surgery to remove the uterus is the only permanent solution. Often done laparoscopically or robotically, it’s typically recommended for women finished with childbearing.
A Minimally Invasive Alternative to Hysterectomy
Laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation, often called by its brand name Acessa, shrinks fibroids without removing the uterus. AdventHealth Medical Group Ridgegate OB/GYN at Castle Rock is one of the few practices in the area to offer it.
“Acessa is ideal for women who want to avoid hysterectomy,” Dr. Boylan says. “We use heat to shrink fibroids through tiny incisions. The fibroids don’t disappear, but they soften and shrink enough to relieve symptoms.”
Most women return to work in a week. And unlike myomectomy, ablation doesn’t cut into the uterus, which can help preserve future fertility.
“It’s a great middle-ground option many women don’t know about,” Dr. Boylan says.
Take the First Step Toward Relief
Find out if you have fibroids and explore your treatment options. Contact AdventHealth Medical Group Ridgegate OB/GYN at Castle Rock at 720-455-8024 for an appointment.
Kristen Boylan, MD
Don’t Just Go With the Flow
Urinary incontinence is common in women, but you don’t have to live with it.
Do you experience a little leak when you run or sneeze? Are you forever scouting public restroom locations anytime you leave the house? Urinary incontinence is inconvenient and, for many women, an embarrassing secret. More than 60% of women in the United States experience urinary incontinence, according to a 2022 study. The reasons are many, starting with pregnancy and aging, says Allan Leach, MD, urogynecologist and reconstructive pelvic surgeon for AdventHealth Medical Group Urogynecology at Castle Rock.
“If the kids don’t do it to you, then menopause will,” says Dr. Leach, quickly adding that while it is a common problem, it’s also highly treatable. For half of patients, Kegel exercises will relieve symptoms. For women whose symptoms persist, the type of incontinence determines the appropriate treatment.
Stress incontinence happens when sudden pressure on the bladder, including from coughing, laughing or exercising, causes the urethra to briefly open and leak urine. For stress incontinence, Dr. Leach recommends:
• Pessary device: These silicone devices fit inside the vagina, much like a diaphragm, to support the urethra and bladder neck. They can be left in for weeks at a time, “or just put it in when you go for a run.”
• Urethral bulking: A gel is injected under the urethral lining near the bladder to narrow its opening. About 70% of patients report satisfaction with this brief outpatient procedure, even after seven years.
• Midurethral sling: During a 30-minute outpatient procedure, a meshlike device is implanted to support the urethra. The device remains effective in 90% of patients after 15 years.
Urge incontinence is the sudden, uncontrollable urge that sends you racing to the bathroom. Treatments include:
• Bladder training, fluid management and physical therapy: By adhering to a schedule of urinating at regular intervals, Dr. Leach says, “You’re actually telling your bladder it doesn’t need to worry; you’re going to take care of it.” It takes time and effort, but it is effective, he says.
• Botox: Normally associated with anti-aging, small doses of this neurotoxin injected into bladder tissues can relax the muscles and increase the amount of urine the bladder can hold.
• Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation: A tiny needle is inserted into a nerve on the inside of the ankle, and an impulse generator transmits electrical pulses to calm the bladder. About half of patients report 50% improvement; many of them will go on to monthly maintenance therapy.
• Sacral nerve stimulation: A thin wire is placed next to the nerve primarily involved in bladder regulation and attached to an external battery for one week. At least 85% of patients experience improvement; they can choose to have a battery with a 15-year lifespan implanted.
Making Matters Worse
Six things that make incontinence worse:
• Diuretics like coffee, tea or alcohol
• Blood pressure medications
• Heart or lung conditions that affect oxygen levels
• Chronic constipation
• Obstructive sleep apnea
• Being overweight
For more information, scan this code to watch a video with Dr. Leach. Or schedule an appointment: 720-455-8024.
Allan Leach, MD
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Hitting Right Notes
Interventional pain management procedures treat the source of pain without surgery.
David Long had always chalked up his neck and back pain to aging, arthritis and years spent hunched over hospital equipment as a medical technician. But when the discomfort began radiating up his neck and across his forehead in migraine-like waves, he knew something had to change.
“I’d never had a migraine, but the symptoms were just like my wife’s: light sensitivity, blurred vision, nausea,” says the 58-year-old Castle Rock resident. “Sometimes I had to leave work and just lie in a dark room.”
Long was diagnosed with arthritis and degenerative disc disease in both his cervical and lumbar spine, making even simple tasks like working at a computer and walking difficult. “I wasn’t sleeping well, and I’d stopped exercising,” he says. “Everything just revolved around the pain.”
A Minimally Invasive Answer
Long had tried physical therapy and medications, but nothing offered long-term relief. Then a chance encounter with Eduardo Carrera, MD, an interventional pain specialist for AdventHealth Medical Group Orthopedics at Castle Rock, led him to a minimally invasive option: radiofrequency ablation, a procedure that uses heat to disrupt pain signals by targeting specific nerves.
“It made a night and day difference,” Long says. “I got my life back.” Today, he’s walking 3 miles a day with his wife, doing yardwork and holding center stage at local gigs without pain. He continues to receive physical therapy and follow-up care to keep his progress going.
David Long, lead singer and guitarist in Buckshot Creek, performs regularly at Castle Rock venues.
Eduardo Carrera, MD
A Personalized Approach to Treatment
Long’s case is a strong example of how interventional pain management can help patients avoid surgery and reduce reliance on pain medications, particularly opioids.
“Our goal is to improve function and quality of life through the most precise, least invasive means possible,” Dr. Carrera says.
Radiofrequency ablation is just one of many interventional techniques available. Depending on the source of pain, options may include steroid injections, spinal cord stimulation, or orthobiologics — all performed in the office or as outpatient procedures.
Beyond Pain Relief: Whole-Person Healing
Every treatment plan starts with identifying the specific source of a patient’s pain.
“We use imaging and targeted diagnostic tools to determine which nerves are involved, so we can be precise in treatment,” Dr. Carrera says. Treatment plans are then designed to support each patient’s whole health, combining interventional techniques with physical therapy and lifestyle changes for long-term results.
Is It Time to See a Specialist?
You might benefit from interventional pain management if:
• Pain interferes with work, sleep or the activities you enjoy
• Over-the-counter medications aren’t working
• You’ve tried four weeks of physical therapy without relief, or your pain prevents you from participating in physical therapy
• You want to avoid surgery or reduce opioid use
Targeted Treatments Offer Relief
Interventional pain management is ideal for people who haven’t found relief through physical therapy, medications or lifestyle changes, but who aren’t ready for or don’t want major surgery.
Epidural Steroid Injections
Herniated discs, sciatica, spinal stenosis
Kyphoplasty
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP, also known and biologics or “regenerative medicine”)
Radiofrequency Ablation
Acute to subacute pain from fracture in the spine
Chronic joint or nerve pain, even after failed surgery for back, knee or other joints
Chronic joint, tendon or spine pain
Outpatient injection using a needle to deliver steroids into the epidural space in the spine
Outpatient procedure to place bone cement into the fracture to reduce pain and strengthen the bone
Temporary electrode placed for 60 days that can then provide long-lasting relief
Immediate to a few days
At least 3 months; repeatable
Immediate to within a few days Permanent
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Chronic back, neck or joint pain
Chronic leg or back pain after back surgery, sciatica, diabetes or nerve damage
Steroid Joint Injections
Immediate
Outpatient procedure; more natural treatment option using your own platelets to reduce pain 2 weeks
Months to a year depending on condition; repeatable
Months; repeatable
Outpatient procedure using a special needle and local anesthetic; heat is applied to specific nerves A few days 6-18 months; repeatable
Surgical implant of a device under the skin; trial version used before permanent placement
Arthritis or inflammationrelated joint pain
Outpatient procedure; takes less than 30 seconds
Trial provides immediate feedback; permanent relief after implantation Permanent; battery replaced every 5-10 years; device can be adjusted as needed
Immediate to a few days
Ready to Find Relief?
At least 3 months; repeatable
Don’t let pain keep you from living the life you want. Call AdventHealth Medical Group Orthopedics at Castle Rock at 720-455-8024 to schedule a consultation with one of our pain management experts.
Waterjet Therapy for Enlarged Prostate
New treatment at AdventHealth Castle Rock fixes urinary issues while lowering the risk of erectile dysfunction.
For many men, getting up in the middle of the night to urinate may seem to be just a normal part of aging. And it’s true that an enlarged prostate — a common cause of those nocturnal visits — affects nearly three-quarters of men over age 60.
But left untreated, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — that’s what doctors call enlarged prostate — can progress, leading to more serious problems, including bladder dysfunction.
“As the prostate gets bigger, the bladder has to work harder and harder,” says Nate Coddington, MD, a functional reconstructive urologist for AdventHealth Medical Group Urology. In extreme cases, the bladder can fail, which leads to lifelong catheter use, Dr. Coddington says.
For many men, the condition can be managed with medications. But others require surgery, a concept that scares a lot of men.
And no wonder. With traditional procedures, parts of the prostate are surgically removed. While that can be effective, it can cause side effects like
Earlier Equals Easier
erectile dysfunction.
But now men have an alternative. A relatively new technology uses water jet therapy to remove the excess tissue pressuring the bladder while greatly reducing — possibly even eliminating — the risk of sexual side effects.
The Food and Drug Administrationapproved procedure, called Aquablation, uses real-time imaging to create a 3D surgical map that is customized to the patient’s anatomy. That map provides a clear picture of the tissue to be removed, while helping to spare the nearby structures important for sexual function, lowering the risk of sexual complications such as ejaculation problems, Dr. Coddington says.
After the map has been created, a robotically controlled, heat-free water jet follows the map precisely and removes only the tissue that needs to come out. The procedure takes about an hour, and many patients go home the same day; others stay overnight in the hospital.
Dr. Coddington is a fan of Aquablation for BPH because, “It hits a sweet spot of delivering meaningful, lasting treatment while minimizing the risk of sexual side effects.”
With enlarged prostate, earlier treatment usually means easier treatment. When it comes to deciding whether — and when — to seek treatment, Dr. Coddington says it can be useful to compare prostate size to that of everyday items:
Normal Prostate: size of a walnut
Slightly Enlarged Prostate: size of a plum
Moderately Enlarged Prostate: size of a lemon
Significantly Enlarged Prostate: size of a tennis ball
Don’t Ignore an Enlarged Prostate
BPH is not just embarrassing and inconvenient, it is dangerous. Symptoms include:
• Frequent urination (especially at night)
• Weak or intermittent urine stream
• Difficulty starting to urinate
• Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying
• Sudden, urgent need to urinate
If you are experiencing symptoms of BPH and want to learn more about water jet therapy, make an appointment with Dr. Coddington at AdventHealth Castle Rock by calling 720-455-8024.
Nate Coddington, MD
Sorting the Symptoms
How to tell the difference between common respiratory viruses and when to seek care.
When someone at home starts coughing or running a fever, you’re left wondering: Is it just a cold, or something more?
AdventHealth Castle Rock Chief Medical Officer Jesse Loar, MD, also an emergency medicine physician, says fall and winter in Colorado often bring a wave of respiratory viruses with overlapping symptoms.
“COVID, flu and RSV are common viruses we see during this time of year,” he says. “And for most people, the symptoms look pretty similar.”
Many respiratory viruses begin the same way: congestion, fatigue and a sore throat. But there are a few clues that can help you tell them apart.
Flu tends to come on fast. “You might feel fine in the morning and feel completely wiped out by the afternoon,” Dr. Loar says. Fever, chills, body aches and a deep, dry cough are common.
COVID-19 often starts more gradually. While symptoms vary, many people experience fatigue, a sore throat and a lingering cough. “Some patients also lose their sense of taste or smell, which we don’t see as commonly with other viruses,” Dr. Loar says.
RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is especially concerning for infants, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. It can cause coldlike symptoms at first. But it may progress to wheezing, chest congestion or labored breathing.
At-Home Care Tips
Most people in Colorado can recover from mild illness at home with rest, fluids and over-the-counter medications.
“You should start feeling better in a week or so,” Dr. Loar says. Watch for warning signs like trouble breathing, a persistent high fever or worsening symptoms — all signals it’s time to call your doctor or visit an urgent care.
Dr. Loar recommends staying home until you’ve been feverfree for 24 hours without medication and your symptoms are improving. “It’s not just about how you feel; it’s about protecting those around you.”
Of course, the best defense is getting vaccinated for flu, COVID-19 and RSV now, if eligible.
“Vaccines are a powerful way to reduce the severity of illness and protect those at higher risk,” Dr. Loar says. “And if you are high risk and do get sick, early treatment can help you recover faster and avoid complications.”
Get ahead of viruses by lining up a primary care provider now. Scan this code to find a list of primary care providers in Castle Rock who are accepting new patients.
Jesse Loar, MD
AdventHealth Castle Rock Is Growing!
Meet a few of our new AdventHealth Medical Group (AHMG) physicians. All are accepting new patients.
Nathalie Abisror, MD
Specialty: Family Medicine
AHMG Family Medicine at Castle Pines
Brandon Stucky, MD
Specialty: Family Medicine
AHMG Family Medicine at Castle Rock
Andrew Glerum, DO
Specialty: Family Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine
AHMG Family Medicine at Woodlands
Dylan Little, DO
Specialty: Family Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine
AHMG Family Medicine at the Meadows
2350 Meadows Blvd.
Castle Rock, CO 80109
To make an appointment with any of these physicians, call 720-455-8024.
Community donations hit milestone toward opening full cancer center.
ACancer Care Coming to Castle Rock 12
AdventHealth Castle Rock Hospital will begin providing infusion therapy for cancer patients later this year, with the opening of the first phase of its comprehensive cancer center. Infusion therapies include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and other types of medication that are delivered intravenously.
“No individual should be forced to travel long distances to receive lifesaving treatment, intensifying the inherent stress and exhaustion associated with cancer treatment,” says Michelle Fuentes, CEO of AdventHealth Castle Rock.
The infusion service is the first phase of building a comprehensive cancer center at AdventHealth Castle Rock. This milestone is possible due to community commitments of more than $11 million equaling more than three-quarters of the $14 million capital campaign, says Chief Development Officer Harmony Furlong.
“The Rock of Hope Campaign has united the community around a belief that lifechanging cancer care is a necessity in Castle Rock,” Furlong says. “We are now seeking to cultivate a $3 million gift that will complete the campaign and will be honored for generations with everlasting gratitude with naming rights to the cancer center.”
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If you would like to help bring comprehensive cancer care to Castle Rock, please consider making a donation by scanning this QR code or going to RMAHF.org/RockofHope. Questions? Please contact Harmony.Furlong@AdventHealth.com