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Colorado rancher shares story of survival and gratitude for life-saving doctors

Ryan Keen was told, "You have about 10 minutes to live," and thankfully the HCA HealthONE Swedish team was ready to save his life.

February 06, 2026
Ryan Keen standing with doctor

Because of his extensive injuries, the rural hospital couldn't provide the advanced care he needed. He was then airlifted more than 100 miles away to HCA HealthONE Swedish in Englewood, where a Level 1 trauma and burn team waited. 

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Published:
February 06, 2026
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HCA HealthONE Swedish

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