Banner Ironwood expands to accommodate Valley growth

SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. (Dec. 22, 2011) - Banner Ironwood Medical Center will open its fourth floor Jan. 4 to serve more patients in the Valley.

The $5.1 million expansion includes 12 additional inpatient beds and four more labor and delivery rooms.

Banner Ironwood first opened its doors in November 2010, caring for patients on the first three floors with 36 beds.  Located on Combs and Gantzel roads, the five-story hospital has been built to expand, with the ability to hold more than 500 beds to accommodate the growth of the community.

A new nursery is also being added to the fourth floor, which will care for babies that need medical attention while their mothers are being treated. 

Deb Krmpotic, chief executive officer of Ironwood, is eager to see Banner Ironwood though another level of growth.  

“This expansion provides us with the ability to provide even further high-quality care, and highlights the successful impact of our partnership with the community,” said Krmpotic.

About Banner Ironwood Medical Center
Banner Ironwood provides patient care to the San Tan Valley and Queen Creek communities through services including intensive care, surgery, medical imaging and obstetrics. The facility offers a patient-centered approach, featuring all the amenities of a hotel and the highest quality of health care available. Banner Ironwood represents a significant long-term investment in medical excellence for the East Valley.