Cost of the migrant crisis: Denver hospitals buckle under volume of patients

Published May 1, 2024 6:00am ET



Denver, Colorado, a self-described “sanctuary city,” has cared for more than 41,000 illegal immigrants over the past two years. The new arrivals have drained city resources and led to resentment from locals. The same can be said for other blue cities across the United States. This Washington Examiner series, Cost of the Migrant Crisis, will investigate the strain on cities, schools, and healthcare within Denver in particular. Part Three is about the pressure on hospitals. To read Part Two on schools, click here. To read Part One, click here.

DENVER — Denver Health has been living on the financial edge for years. 

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