Poudre Valley Hospital

A long-standing community asset

After nearly 100 years of serving our community, UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital is a clear leader in providing progressive, quality patient care, driven by our passionate and exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. PVH provides an unparalleled level of care that touches lives each and every day.

Tens of thousands of people depend on PVH annually:
  • 71,858 ER visits.
  • 554,013 outpatient visits.
  • 16,883 inpatient admissions.
  • 1,829 births.
  • 7,656 surgical procedures.
  • 300 beds.

Numbers based on UCHealth fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.

PVH is one of the best community hospitals in the country:

Healthgrades has recognized PVH multiple times in multiple categories:

  • America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020) Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year.
  • America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award (2022, 2021, 2020) Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality.
  • Patient Safety Excellence Award (2020).
  • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™ (2022, 2021)
    Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
  • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
  • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2022, 2020)
    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement.
  • America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2022)
    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
  • Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
    Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
  • Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2021)
    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
  • Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2021, 2020)
    Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
  • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ (2020)
    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgeries and spinal fusion procedures
  • Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2020)
    Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2020)
    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

IBM Watson Health Top 100 Hospital 15 times

U.S. News & World Report ranked PVH as #5 in Colorado for 2022–23 (out of more than 100 hospitals in Colorado)

Baldrige National Quality Award 2008

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Designation six times (2000, 2004, 2009, 2014, 2018, 2023)

Multiple Nightingale Awards for excellence in nursing care

Primary Stroke Center certification by The Joint Commission

Get with the Guidelines® Gold Plus for stroke and type 2 diabetes

PVH plays a vital role as a leading economic driver in the region:

More than 2,000 health care professionals and 8,000 employees not only work, but also live in our northern Colorado communities, returning tens of millions of dollars each year to local businesses.

We are proud to declare that our diligence and resolve through the years have resulted in PVH achieving a distinguished status as one of the best community hospitals in the country. It is not hyperbole, but grounded in accolades and honors we work relentlessly hard to realize. With the campaign for PVH, we will transform an aging hospital building so that infrastructure matches the superior care that happens within it.

Kevin Unger

President and CEO, PVH

At UCHealth’s Poudre Valley Hospital, we are guided by a legacy of excellence and a future vision of transformative healthcare. Our journey through the years has been marked by an unwavering dedication to innovation, exceptional care, and the deep-rooted support of our community. The Campaign for Poudre Valley Hospital is a beacon of our commitment to this vision, offering a unique opportunity to enhance our facilities with the most advanced, technologically equipped spaces. This endeavor is not merely an expansion but a pivotal step towards broadening the quality and scope of care we provide- ensuring our position as one of the nation’s top healthcare providers. By supporting this campaign, you are not only honoring a century of healthcare excellence and innovation but also contributing to a foundation that will ensure Poudre Valley Hospital remains a pillar of exceptional care and community well-being for the next hundred years and beyond.

Brian Allen

Chief Operations Officer, PVH and MCR

After years of service caring for the community, we are excited to begin the PVH redesign. Your investment in PVH will enable our care givers to improve and enhance the legacy of safe, high-quality, innovative and compassionate care into the future. Thank you for believing in us through your generous gifts and support.

Ashley Bruning

Chief Nursing Officer, PVH