Bikur Cholim of Denver

What we are:

Bikur Cholim of Denver is a nonprofit organization
of whose sole purpose is to offer assistance to Jews
with illnesses. Bikur Cholim, which translated means
visiting the sick, is funded strictly on donations and
is staffed by volunteers. There are no administrative
costs and there is no charge to any individual for 
services provided by the organization. Bikur Cholim 
is available to Jews of all religious orientations.

Visitation 

...home or hospital visits to the patient
...support for his/her family

Kosher Food

...for out-of-town patients and their families
    to be close to the hospital

Blood Donor Program

...directed donations for a specific patient’s needs
...Jewish community blood drive


Transportation

...to medical appointments
...to meet a patient or family member at the airport
...to shopping
...or as needed

Medical Liaison

...to help answer general questions which arise 
    during hospitalization
...to provide an interpreter for communication with
    care providers
...to assist patients with insurance issues

Chaplaincy Services

...to meet with Rabbi of his/her religious orientation

How to Contact Bikur Cholim of Denver

President Elly Zussman 
(303) 399-4130 H
(303) 297-9955 W
(303) 297-9960 FAX

SYNAGOGUE COORDINATORS

East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS)
Agi Fried      (303) 321-0413
Leah Mehler (303) 333-1017

Southeast Denver 

Simmy Wagner (303) 321-1085

Congregation Zera Abraham

Ruth Krausz (303) 893-3228
Adina Beren (303) 825-2846

Blood Donation Coordinator
Sue Hochstadt (303) 377-5596

Bikur Cholim Apartment Coordinator
Agi Fried (303) 321-0413