Comprehensive Women’s Health Center in Denver: Services, Research, and Affiliations
The Comprehensive Women’s Health Center, located at 8111 E Lowry Blvd ste 220, Denver, CO 80230, is an abortion clinic affiliated with the University of Colorado. The center is a primary site for the University of Colorado Family Planning Fellowship in abortion training, and the University of Colorado solicits funds for the abortion clinic.
Clinical Services and Procedures
At the Comprehensive Women’s Health Center on the Lowry campus, we provide family planning clinical services including abortion. The clinic offers both surgical and medication-based options for patients. According to the clinic's records, the availability of procedures is as follows: Surgery: YES and Medication: YES. Additionally, the clinic also provide ob-gyn services, though not every doctor who works at the above clinic does abortions.
Overview of Clinic Data
| Address | 8111 E Lowry Blvd ste 220, Denver, CO 80230 |
| Phone Number | 303-724-8576 |
| Affiliation | University of Colorado |
| Surgical Procedures | Yes |
| Medication Procedures | Yes |
Medical Staff and Faculty
The Division of Family Planning includes 5 faculty members, 2 Fellows, and 4 Professional research assistants. The list of providers and family planning providers include:
- Dr. Kristina Tocce
- Dr. Maryam Guiahi
- Dr. Rebecca Cohen
- Dr. Stephanie Teal
- Aaron M. Lazorwitz
- Angela L. Marchin
- Ariel Sklar
Patient Access and Triage System
The Comprehensive Women’s Health Center has implemented what Cohen describes as a “triage” system prioritizing second-trimester patients to ensure the clinic can accommodate as many patients as possible. While the waiting period is usually two weeks—a little bit longer than we wish it were—it remains a critical resource for Texas abortion patients who arrive in Colorado clinics frustrated and exhausted.
Clinical Research and Training
We provide extensive training of both fellows and residents to enhance the health of our community. Furthermore, many people do not realize we run an extensive clinical research program at CWHC as well. Current projects being conducted at CWHC include:
- Assessing the burden experienced by women traveling greater distances to obtain an abortion.
- Comparing nitrous oxide versus IV sedation for 12-16 week abortion procedures.