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programs are available for those seeking
degrees or certifications. In fact, public
and private colleges and universities in
the metro area have enrollments totaling
more than 145,000. The region’s network
of community colleges and 300 vocational
and technical schools provide workforce
training and educational services.
QUALITY HEALTH CARE
Metro Denver boasts some of the finest
hospitals and medical research facilities
in the world. National Jewish Health
in Denver is one of the top respiratory
hospitals in the nation. Craig Hospital in
Englewood excels in rehabilitation; Children’s Hospital in Denver is top-ranked
in pediatric diabetes and endocrinology;
and the University of Colorado Hospital
in Aurora ranks in the top 3 percent of all
hospitals in the country, with nine nationally ranking specialties including cancer
care, diabetes, and pulmonology.
These and other excellent hospitals in the
metro area are making the region a leader
in the national health care industry. Hospitals throughout Colorado are committed
to providing excellent patient care and
contributing to groundbreaking research
with the potential to save lives. As the
metro area grows, the number of new
health care facilities continues to increase,
and the level of expertise grows.
THRIVING CULTURE
The metro Denver area is very supportive
of culture and arts. From theater to
dance, film to museums, and everything
in between, Denver has a little something
for everyone! In fact, arts and cultural
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