Healthcare

Noteworthy Industry Profiles


11 Jeffco Companies Ranked Among Nation’s Fastest-Growing by Inc. 5000

Eleven Jefferson County-based companies have earned national recognition on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list, a prestigious annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. The companies were recognized for their impressive revenue growth between 2021 and 2024. This year, a total of 117 Colorado companies made the list, highlighting the state’s resilience...

New Wound Care Clinic Coming to Wheat Ridge

A new Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Clinic is set to open at the Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital’s Medical Office Building in Wheat Ridge, bringing specialized care for patients with hard-to-heal wounds. The clinic is expected to open in November and begin treating patients with hyperbaric therapy this winter. Recently, crews from Saunders Construction Inc....

Top 2025 Jeffco Nonprofits Ranking Takes Shape

Jeffco BdB has published its 2025 list of local Nonprofit Organizations, ranked by the most recent revenue data available. The list includes 312 organizations, with the top three nonprofits generating substantial earnings. Alliance for Sustainable Energy leads the rankings with an annual revenue of $786.33 million, followed by Colorado Christian University at $144.81 million and […]

U.S. Dermatology Partners Opens Office in Golden

U.S. Dermatology Partners has opened a new office in Golden, marking its fifth location in the Denver metro area. The new facility, situated in the Red Rocks Medical Center, extends the group’s services alongside existing offices in Denver, Littleton, Arvada and Lakewood. Board-Certified Dermatologist Dr. Channing Hood will lead the Golden location, which aims to...

Mines Alum Launches Endurance Coaching Business

Andrea Gioia, a 2009 Colorado School of Mines graduate, has transitioned from a corporate executive in the software industry to the owner of Sunshine Wellness Adventures, an athletic performance business focused on triathlon coaching and wellness camps. Gioia, who previously placed second in the female category at the 2022 Alpha Win Hudson Valley Triathlon, found...

Q1 SBA loans to Jeffco firms up 78%

First quarter Small Business Administration (SBA) loans to Jeffco businesses dwarf totals seen in the same period a year ago. Jefferson County businesses received $39.27 million dollars in loans in Q1 2025 compared to just over $22 million in Q1 2024 — an increase of more than 78%. A total of 72 local companies received...

E5X Selected to Develop Former Intermountain Lutheran Hospital Campus

Intermountain Health has selected Colorado development firm E5X as the buyer for the approximately 100-acre parcel that was home to Intermountain Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge for more than 100 years. Intermountain Health relocated hospital operations to a new campus in August 2024. E5X Management Inc., based in Centennial, is a prominent real estate development...

Largest SBA Loan Recipients in Jefferson County for 2024 Released

The U.S. Small Business Administration has released its annual breakdown of loan recipients for Jefferson County, showing a small rise in federal support for local entrepreneurs. In 2024, 188 small businesses in the county received SBA-backed loans, up from 178 in 2023. Total funding decreased slightly from $141.4 million in 2023 to $136.2 million in...

Porch Light Health Acquires Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center

Porch Light Health, Colorado’s largest addiction medicine practice, has acquired Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center (CBHC), a provider of opioid treatment programs with clinics in Denver and Lakewood. This acquisition aims to expand access to patient-centered care for individuals facing opioid use disorder. The partnership allows Porch Light Health to offer a full spectrum of Medications...

The Support Inc. Network to Expand in Lakewood

The Support Inc. Network, an Aurora provider of community-based solutions for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Colorado, plans to open seven new locations statewide this year. This expansion will increase the total number of Support Inc. locations to 13, providing comprehensive residential, day and clinical services. “The Support Inc. Network’s expansion enhances our...

Ward Road Pharmacy Acquired by MGA Homecare

MGA Homecare (“MGA”), an Arizona-based provider of home and community-based physical and behavioral health services, has acquired Ward Road Pharmacy (“WRP”), a long term care pharmacy and home medical supply company based in Arvada. The partnership aims to enhance services for medically complex patients by providing improved pharmacy services, medical supplies and coordinated care solutions....

Community Medical Services Opens Lakewood Clinic

Community Medical Services (CMS) has announced the opening of three new locations just before the holidays, continuing its rapid expansion in the field of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and behavioral health services. New clinics are set to open in Lakewood, Colo., and Akron, Ohio, along with a mobile unit in Kingman, Ariz. The launch of the...