AdventHealth Groundbreaking

Jan 29, 2025

AdventHealth held a groundbreaking ceremony at The Aurora Highlands on January 29, 2025. AdventHealth leadership was joined by Carla & Carlo Ferreira of The Aurora Highlands, Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman and other guests to celebrate the start of construction on the new facility.

AdventHealth to Build First Medical Campus in The Aurora Highlands

AdventHealth is bringing advanced health care services to The Aurora Highlands. This groundbreaking project will make AdventHealth the first health care provider in the area to establish a medical campus.

The multi-phased development begins with the AdventHealth Aurora Highlands Emergency Room (ER) and medical office building, with plans for future expansion into an acute care hospital.

Phase 1: A State-of-the-Art Facility

The first phase of the medical campus represents an $81 million investment to create an 88,000-square-foot, three-story facility conveniently located just south of The Aurora Highlands Parkway exit on E-470. Key features include:

  • Emergency Services: A freestanding emergency room with eight exam rooms, two trauma exam rooms, and a helipad.
  • Imaging Center: Outpatient imaging services, including CT, ultrasound, and x-ray from day one, with plans to add MRI capabilities.
  • Clinic Space: 27 exam rooms on the second floor to serve a variety of medical specialties.
  • Future Growth: The third floor will remain a shelled space, ready for future expansion as the community’s needs grow.

A Sustainable Approach to Health Care

The AdventHealth Aurora Highlands ER will leverage geothermal energy to heat and cool the facility, reducing carbon emissions and energy consumption. This initiative aligns with AdventHealth’s commitment to sustainability, as part of the U.S. Health and Human Services Health Sector Climate Pledge to cut emissions from onsite operations and electricity usage by 50% by 2030.

Opening Soon

The AdventHealth Aurora Highlands ER is set to welcome its first patients in September 2026, offering the region easy access to high-quality, innovative health care.

Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting development!