UCHealth Announces the Official Return of Broncos Fever with New Mobile Treatment Unit Ready for Deployment Across Colorado

Denver, Sept. 06, 2017 -- As the Denver Broncos prepare for their regular season debut on Monday Night Football on Sept. 11, UCHealth has begun to see signs that cases of Broncos Fever are on the rise. The circumstances are so dire that UCHealth chose to deploy the brand new Broncos Fever Mobile Treatment Unit to reach fans across the state. Those showing symptoms around Colorado now have the opportunity to be officially diagnosed with and treated for the incurable — and highly contagious — condition.

The UCHealth Broncos Fever Mobile Treatment Unit is a mobile lab devoted to the study and treatment of Broncos Fever. This full-size, revamped ambulance is equipped with the most innovative fandemic tools and response team. It patrols the streets, responding to documented cases of Broncos Fever everywhere. The UCHealth Broncos Fever Mobile Treatment Unit is a great addition to the UCHealth Broncos Fever Relief Tent which fans who attend home games are familiar with - located at the south end of the stadium by Sports Legends Mall. “Doctors” in the tent continue to diagnose and treat on-site. While there is no cure for Broncos Fever, donning of team clothing, temporary tattoos, permanent tattoos, face paints, body paints and generally anything in the colors orange or blue can help ease the fever.

The UCHealth Broncos Fever Mobile Treatment Unit is a mobile lab devoted to the study and treatment of Broncos Fever. This full-size, revamped ambulance is equipped with the most innovative fandemic tools and response team. It patrols the streets, responding to documented cases of Broncos Fever everywhere. Video and photos of the Broncos Fever Mobile Treatment Unit can be found here.

This is a great addition to the UCHealth Broncos Fever Relief Tent which fans who attend home games are familiar with — located at the south end of the stadium by Sports Legends Mall.  “Doctors” in the tent continue to diagnose and treat on-site.

While there is no cure for Broncos Fever, donning of team clothing, temporary tattoos, permanent tattoos, face paints, body paints and generally anything in the colors orange or blue can help ease the fever.

“We’re anticipating Broncos Fever to reach epidemic proportions this season, with much greater reach than anything we’ve seen before,” said Manny Rodriguez, UCHealth chief marketing and patient experience officer. “Our outreach to help diagnose this incurable condition also will enable us to engage fans in a way that will have a real impact on public health in Colorado, by encouraging them to seek regular annual health screenings for common cancers and conditions that when caught early have high rates of survival.”

For everything but Broncos Fever, UCHealth is a nonprofit health care system dedicated to improving lives through innovative medical care and real human connection. 

This season, UCHealth will be distributing free take-home colorectal cancer screening kits alongside the Broncos Fever Mobile Treatment Unit at select events, with on-site access to health care professionals and collateral offering additional information and resources. Although colorectal cancer is the third-most common cancer in both men and women in the United States, it is also one of the most curable if caught early. UCHealth seeks to raise awareness that more than half of all cases can be prevented through early detection with annual screenings.

Fans are encouraged to stay up-to-date by visiting BroncosFever.com, following UCHealth on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and ALWAYS hashtagging #BroncosFever.

Q: Why Colorectal Cancer Screenings?

A: Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. We’ve started to see decreases in diagnosis due to screenings, which is great because while this is the most common form of cancer, if we can catch it early it’s highly treatable. (There are currently over one million colon cancer survivors in the U.S.)

Q: When should you get screened?

A: Regular screenings should start at age 50, but you don’t have to wait until you’re 50 to talk to your physician about getting screened. If you’re experiencing symptoms or have any family history of the disease, you should talk to your physician.

Q: What are signs or symptoms you should look for?

A: Symptoms include a change in your bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation, rectal bleeding or blood in your stool, persistent abdominal discomfort such as cramps, gas or pain, a feeling that your bowel doesn't empty completely, weakness or fatigue, unexplained weight loss.

Q: Is there anything we can do to prevent it?

A: Maintain a healthy lifestyle and get screened regularly. Keep a healthy weight (extra weight means extra risk), stay active by doing at least 30 minutes of activity each day, limit your alcohol and don’t smoke. 

About UCHealth

UCHealth is an innovative, nonprofit health system that delivers the highest quality medical care with an excellent patient experience. UCHealth combines Longs Peak Hospital, Memorial Hospital, Poudre Valley Hospital, Medical Center of the Rockies, UCHealth Medical Group, Broomfield Hospital, Grandview Hospital and University of Colorado Hospital into an organization dedicated to health and providing unmatched patient care in the Rocky Mountain West. With more than 100 clinic locations, UCHealth pushes the boundaries of medicine, providing advanced treatments and clinical trials and improving health through innovation.

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Jessica Berry
UCHealth
720.848.5878
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