News & Patient Stories

Feb 4, 2025

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and healthcare.

Apr 28, 2025

Meghan Kroyer and Mark (MC) Bottomley, Commerce City, CO. In 2022, Mark was struck by a vehicle while riding his moped.

Oct 13, 2025

Jason Macom feels most alive when life goes by in a blur. He thrives in the velodrome, a cauldron of speed that rewards endless hours of lung- and leg-busting training, mental focus and fearlessness. But over two spans in the past 15 years, the adrenalized world of track cycling came to an abrupt halt for Macom. The first (2010 to 2015) came after a severe leg injury in a bicycle accident that eventually required an amputation below his knee. The second (2021 to 2024) saw his para-cycling career shelved by painful chafing and bursitis where his residual limb met a traditional socket prosthesis.

Oct 14, 2025

AURORA, Colo. — A man from Colorado always hoped one day he'd compete for Team USA, but medical setbacks threatened that dream. A unique surgery performed at CU Anschutz has changed everything for him. "Every time I pull on the USA clothing, it feels really special," said Jason Macom, a paracyclist for Team USA competing in the world championships in Brazil.

Dec 12, 2020

Colten Fritzlan, a 20-year-old bull rider from Rifle is celebrating after the PRCA National Finals Rodeo in Texas.

Aug 12, 2020

Amputees find lasting solution to an old prosthesis problem at UCHealth. "They’re actually able to feel the pressure they’re putting through the ground through their prosthesis."

Jun 3, 2020

The team roping industry is packed full of heroes, who step up to the front line when they’re called. During the COVID-19 crisis that brought the nation to a screeching halt, ropers in the healthcare field jumped at the chance to help those in crisis, and we honor their contribution here.

May 27, 2020