Critical Illness Recovery Center Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Leaving the intensive care unit (ICU) after a serious illness is a hopeful time for many patients. But it also can pose unexpected challenges. Following treatment in the ICU, about 50 percent of patients experience post-intensive care syndrome (PICS). Symptoms include muscle weakness and balance issues, problems with thinking and memory, difficulty sleeping and depression. A visit at the Critical Illness Recovery Center at National Jewish Health in Denver after you have been discharged from the hospital can: Determine if you are experiencing PICS symptoms Prevent future problems related to your illness from occurring Help you recover faster and more fully Our center is a member of the Society of Critical Care Medicine’s Thrive Initiative, an international network of clinics that seeks to improve patient and family support after critical illness. About Our Center Every person’s recovery is different. Whether you or your loved ones require a single screening visit or comprehensive follow-up care, the Critical Illness Recovery Center at National Jewish Health offers coordinated, personalized treatment from a team of specialists committed to helping patients recover from critical illness. Our multidisciplinary team includes: Critical care specialists Occupational specialists Physical therapists Speech therapists Registered dietitians Social workers Neurologists Psychologists Neuropsychologists Sleep and insomnia specialists We Also Provide: Follow-up care in partnership with your primary care doctor Answers to questions about medications Doctors Howard Saft, MD, MS + × Howard Saft, MD, MS Howard Saft, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Saft is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Associate Professor Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Section of Critical Care Medicine Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Joshua J. Solomon, MD + × Joshua J. Solomon, MD Joshua J. Solomon, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Solomon is in the Section of Critical Care Medicine and Department of Medicine. Associate Chief, Section of Critical Care Associate Professor Department of Medicine Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Section of Critical Care Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Find a Doctor Clinical Trials Current & Former Smokers Needed for Lung Research Study Our researchers are studying the lungs of current and former smokers to understand how to improve the diagnosis and treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a disease that is common among smokers. You do not need to have COPD to participate in this study. Learn More View More Clinical Trials Asthma Monitoring & Personalized Feedback with Mobile Health COPD Patient Knowledge Healthy Adults Needed for Beryllium Disease Study Healthy Participants Needed for Lung Disease Study Identifying Characteristics and Patterns of Asthma Impact of triple Combination Therapy for People with CF with Sinusitis Investigational Drug Targets Cystic Fibrosis Mutation and Regulator Investigational Medication Sirolimus for Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) IPF-Related Cough Lung Injury from Military Deployment MANDALA Asthma Study Mineral Dust & Lung Disease New Trial Medication for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension OPUS Registry for Patients Using Opsumit® PrecISE Severe Asthma Interventions Predicting ILD from Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Pulmonary Fibrosis & Genetic Factors Sexual and Reproductive Health Survey of Women with Cystic Fibrosis The PROMISE Study: An Observational Study of Triple Combination Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis Understanding the Genetics of Asthma 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 as one of the top two hospitals in pulmonology every year since U.S. News & World Report included this category in its annual “Best Hospitals” survey Ranked in the top 1 percent 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 percent of organizations funded for research by the NIH, providing patients access to more than 300 active clinical trials 121-year history of focus on care, research and education serving thousands of patients with lung, heart, immune and related disorders Make an Appointment Digging Deeper to Find Answers When breathing difficulties forced Nancy Deans to her knees, she had to give up her passion, barrel racing. Pulmonologist Don Rollins, MD, and his colleagues got Nancy back in the saddle. Read More View All Patient Stories We Are Open and Here for You × Our specialty care clinics for adults and children are open and ready to serve you. Your health is important, and that means taking care of your existing health care issues. To make an appointment, call 303.398.1355 or make an appointment online. Patient Safety As we schedule appointments, including necessary procedures, we're taking every precaution to ensure your safety. All staff and providers are required to wear masks and other personal protective equipment, and our facilities are continually cleaned using enhanced sterilization procedures. As best practice for all patients, COVID-19 patients are cared for in separate, dedicated units. Patients and visitors are screened upon arrival and are required to wear masks. Patients may have only one visitor accompany them to appointments. 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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 as one of the top two hospitals in pulmonology every year since U.S. News & World Report included this category in its annual “Best Hospitals” survey Ranked in the top 1 percent 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 percent of organizations funded for research by the NIH, providing patients access to more than 300 active clinical trials 121-year history of focus on care, research and education serving thousands of patients with lung, heart, immune and related disorders Make an Appointment
Digging Deeper to Find Answers When breathing difficulties forced Nancy Deans to her knees, she had to give up her passion, barrel racing. Pulmonologist Don Rollins, MD, and his colleagues got Nancy back in the saddle. Read More View All Patient Stories