QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. (Aug. 28, 2026) – Banner Ironwood Medical Center broke ground Thursday on a project that will add more than 32,000 square feet. The expansion is a direct result of nonprofit Banner Health’s mission to address growing community needs for accessible, quality healthcare.
The facility, located at 37000 N. Gantzel Road, will add a new two-story building to its existing emergency department to include an interventional radiology suite with pre- and post-op space, as well as additional room for future growth. The project will also expand the emergency department lobby to better serve patients and improve their experience from the moment they walk in.
“As a fully integrated nonprofit healthcare system, every dollar Banner generates is reinvested back into our communities — not shareholders,” said Darren McCollem, chief executive officer of Banner Ironwood. “This project is a reflection of our commitment to giving back to the Queen Creek community, and we’re proud to grow alongside it since we first opened our doors here over a decade ago.”
With the additional space, aspects like wait times, privacy and capacity for critical patients will improve and create a smoother, safer patient care experience leading up to discharge. Project work is being led by Archsol for architecture and Mortenson for construction, with completion slated for December 2027.
About Banner Health
Banner Health's mission is to make health care easier, so life can be better. As one of he nation's largest fully integrated nonprofit health systems, we are pioneering a sustainable care model that prioritizes prevention, manages chronic disease, and reduces health spending – succeeding when patients stay healthy, not when they get sick. We operate 33 hospitals and more than 400 sites across six states, delivering seamless care from primary to quaternary medicine, including health insurance, physician networks, world-renowned specialty services, and behavioral health. Accountable to the communities we serve, we reinvest every dollar into advancing care, research, and facilities, providing more than $1 billion each year in community benefit. Through our partnership with the University of Arizona, we drive clinical discoveries across more than 800 trials and train more than 1,300 residents and fellows annually. Headquartered in Arizona, we serve Arizona, California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada, and Wyoming. Our hospitals are consistently ranked among Arizona's top-performing by U.S. News & World Report. For more information, visit bannerhealth.com/about.
About Mortenson Phoenix Group
Mortenson has been building for the greater good across Arizona since 2000, partnering with customers to deliver projects that strengthen communities and create lasting impact, With experience spanning sports, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, higher education, municipal, and hospitality, the team provides integrated services from early planning through development, construction, and beyond.
Backed by the strength of a national builder and rooted in local expertise, Mortenson’s Phoenix team brings a commitment to integrity, collaboration, and innovation to every project, helping customers navigate complexity with confidence and realize their vision with greater certainty.
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