Colorado’s Health-Care Needs Drive University Expansion and Relocation

AdventHealth University (AHU) Denver recently opened its doors at its new 16,000-square-foot (almost 1,500-square-meter) site that will facilitate expanded student enrollment, helping to stem the shortfall of essential health-care workers in the community and throughout the U.S. The moment was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, drawing education and health-care leaders from around the U.S.

“This is a historic day for AdventHealth University, AdventHealth, and the Colorado community as we develop the next generation of nurses and imaging science professionals who will practice health care as a ministry,” C. Josef Ghosn, president and CEO of AdventHealth University, told guests. “AdventHealth University Denver boldly exemplifies our commitment to play a vital role in the health-care workforce pipeline, and we are thrilled to welcome students to this wonderful space that sparks discovery, encourages excellence, and fuels purpose.”

AdventHealth University Denver, celebrating its sixteenth anniversary, offers degrees in nursing, sonography, and radiography. The new site includes state-of-the-art simulation equipment, high-fidelity mannequins, an energized lab, and expanded student and classroom space. In addition, the new site is situated in the same building as the AdventHealth Rocky Mountain Region headquarters in Greenwood Village, providing opportunities for synergy between the two organizations.

“This partnership is more than sharing a building. It’s about sharing a vision,” said Brett Spenst, CEO of AdventHealth Colorado. “Through scholarships, leadership, and clinical training, AdventHealth is committed to helping AHU students thrive.”

Guests toured AdventHealth University Denver’s new instructional spaces and talked with students, alumni, and faculty. AdventHealth University Denver is an extension of AdventHealth University, a private Christian university headquartered in Orlando, Florida.

AdventHealth University Denver aims to double its enrollment to 200-250 students during the next five to seven years, which will lead to additional faculty hiring.

About AdventHealth University

AdventHealth University is a leader in health-care education, transforming the science and practice of whole-person care and developing professionals with uncommon compassion. The university seeks to develop skilled professionals who live the healing values of Christ, and works in collaboration with AdventHealth to effectively extend His healing ministry. With sites in Orlando, Tampa, and Denver, as well as online, AHU offers certificate, undergraduate, and graduate programs, including Biomedical Sciences, Nursing, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Health Sciences, Medical Lab Sciences, Nurse Anaesthesia, Occupational Therapy, Nuclear Medicine, Healthcare Administration, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, Spiritual Care, and Radiologic Technology.

The original version of this story was posted on Mid-America Union Conference Outlook.