Aurora Highlands Welcomes New State-of-the-Art Medical Campus

AdventHealth Aurora Highlands, a new $81 million medical campus, is scheduled to open its doors on Tuesday, September 29th, 2026. This marks a significant development as it is the first medical facility established within the expansive 4,000-acre Aurora Highlands master-planned community, located south of Denver International Airport.

The 88,000-square-foot facility is designed to address the healthcare needs of a rapidly growing population. It features a freestanding emergency room with 10 exam rooms, two trauma rooms, and a helipad, alongside primary care services, cardiology, OB-GYN, and other specialty care. This expansion aims to increase the availability of primary care providers in Aurora, addressing a current deficit compared to other areas in the state.

AdventHealth Aurora Highlands is committed to sustainability, utilizing geothermal energy for heating and cooling as the first of its Colorado facilities to implement this technology. This initiative is part of an effort to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. The campus also includes outpatient imaging services and medical office space, with plans for a second phase to potentially develop a Level III trauma hospital as the community's population increases.

Many staff members, including ER Nurse Manager Rebecca Duarte, who grew up in Aurora, and nurse Brittani Mulei, are residents of the area, reflecting a strong community connection. The facility's CEO, Carla Ferreira, highlighted the importance of having wellness facilities readily accessible as the Aurora Highlands community is projected to grow to 50,000-60,000 residents in the coming decade. The new campus is anticipated to improve health outcomes by offering convenient and comprehensive care closer to home for both Aurora residents and those in surrounding areas with limited healthcare access.