Type of Facility:
National Jewish Health is an academic hospital/clinic specializing in respiratory, cardiac, immune, and related disorders.
Ownership Structure:
Nonprofit organization.
Year Established/Founded:
Founded in 1899 as the National Jewish Hospital for Consumptives.
Number of Licensed Beds:
46
Number of Employees:
2,183
Clinical Service Lines/Specialties Offered:
Respiratory care (e.g., asthma, COPD, cystic fibrosis)
Cardiology (e.g., pulmonary hypertension, heart disease)
Immunology (e.g., allergies, immune deficiency disorders)
Rheumatology (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, lupus)
Cancer care (e.g., lung cancer, thoracic oncology)
Pediatrics (e.g., comprehensive care for children with respiratory, allergic, and immune system disorders)
Teaching Hospital Status:
Affiliated with the University of Colorado for academic purposes, offering residency and fellowship programs in various specialties.
Major Awards, Accreditations, or Quality Recognitions:
Frequently ranked among the top respiratory hospitals in the United States, with multiple accolades for excellence in patient care, research, and education.
Geographic Area and Communities Primarily Served:
Serves the Denver metropolitan area and surrounding regions, attracting patients locally, nationally, and internationally.
Payor Mix (Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial, etc.):
The hospital accepts various insurance plans, with some limitations on specific United Healthcare contracts.
Mission, Vision, Values Statements:
"To heal, to discover, and to educate as a preeminent healthcare institution."
Recent Facility Upgrades/Capital Investments:
Continuous expansion of facilities and services to better serve patients. In 2022, a new building was added to the main campus in Denver to aid expansion efforts.
Highlights of the Facility's History or Heritage:
National Jewish Health has a long-standing history of excellence in respiratory care and has expanded into other specialties over the years. The institution is known for its patient-centered approach and commitment to cutting-edge research and education.
Reasons to Choose National Jewish Health
The leading respiratory hospital in the nation and the only one devoted fully to the treatment of respiratory and related illnesses
Ranked #1 or #2 in Pulmonology by U.S. News & World Report for 26 consecutive years
Ranked in the top 5% of hospitals in the nation by HCAHPS
Physicians consistently recognized among the best in the nation by multiple services, including Best Doctors in America and Castle Connolly
Among the top 6% of organizations funded for research by the NIH, providing patients access to hundreds of active clinical trials
124-year history of focus on care, research and education serving patients from around the world with lung, heart, immune and related disorders
