Research & Community

Our vision is for strong, thriving and equitable communities dedicated to the health and well-being of all.

Our core values guide all our interactions and decisions:

  • Respect: We treat each other and those we serve as we hope to be treated ourselves.
  • Caring: We show a sincere concern for others and their well-being.
  • Honesty: We are truthful in what we say and what we do, and we do not make promises we do not intend to keep.
  • Responsibility: We are good stewards of our resources and our actions, and accountable to those we serve.
  • Innovation: We harness creativity and solution minded and forward thinking.

ALL OF US

The YMCA of Metro Denver is a community partner in the All of Us Research Program funded by the National Institutes of Health. All of Us is a historic effort to collect and study data from one million or more people living in the United States. The goal of the program is better health for all of us. The program began national enrollment in 2018 and is expected to last at least 10 years.

All of Us Denver YMCA

 

DIVIDAT

DIVIDAT and the YMCA of Metro Denver have teamed up to explore how DIVIDAT’s technology, specifically the Senso system, can be used within the YMCA's community-focused environment. The YMCA, known for its emphasis on fitness and well-being, provides a supportive setting where innovative non-clinical therapeutic programs can be integrated into the daily lives of its members. DIVIDAT's Senso technology, which is designed to improve balance and cognitive function, is being tested to see if it can be effectively used at the YMCA to help people with Parkinson's disease and other balance-related issues. This collaboration is about finding out if Senso can enhance the YMCA's existing programs by offering a new, non-clinical therapeutic option for members who need it.

Dividat Research with Denver YMCA

 

MICHAEL J. FOX FOUNDATION

The Michael J. Fox Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease through an aggressively funded research agenda and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson's today.The Foundation has worked together with the YMCA of Metro Denver to conduct studies that could help scientists learn more about risk and develop new treatments for Parkinsons as well as encourage our communities to get involved.

Michael J Fox Foundation