In previous incarnations, it was City Hospital, later the Poor House, County Hospital, Arapahoe County Hospital, Denver General and in 1997 to present, Denver Health and Hospital. “You have ensured Denver Health can continue to provide crucial health services” she told The Denver Post. And because Denver Health serves a Medicare/Medicaid—about 70 percent—and indigent population, it will always be challenged. 1, ultimately impacts hospitals, both rural and metropolitan facilities like Denver Health, will not be known for months. Still, knowing that tough times may be coming, Lynne said, the mission at Denver Health will not change.