Useful Resources for Parents
Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children wants parents to feel empowered to take an active role in their children's health care. Below, you will find a variety of resources to help you take the best care of your child at home as well as a few to help you work with your child's health care team to ensure the best possible care.
First Call for Children
First Call® for Children has the answers to your after-hours medical questions 5 p.m. - 8 a.m. Mon. - Fri. 24 hours on weekends, and holidays.
Out of Denver area call toll-free 1-877-647-7440
If you think your child is having a life-threatening medical emergency, call 9-1-1.
Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222
In the News
Health Screening Recommendations
The American Academy of Pediatrics is advising three new health screenings (and one to avoid) for your child. Learn more in our Rocky Mountain Kids magazine>>
What are Your Children Drinking?
Fluids are an important part of your child's nutrition intake. Learn more about beverage recommendations in our Rocky Mountain Kids magazine>>
Study Finds 73 Percent of American Children Consume Caffeine Daily
CBS4 offers a story with Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children about the dangers of too much caffeine for children>>