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2021  The Dillon Health Center brings premier healthcare services to a convenient Summit County location. The Dillon Health Center opened on November 16th and features the following services:
  • Colorado Mountain Medical: Family medicine, pediatrics and urgent care
  • Dillon Surgery Center: Orthopaedic and outpatient surgery by The Steadman Clinic and Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery
  • Howard Head Sports Medicine: Physical therapy
  • Shaw Cancer Center: Cancer care, breast imaging and breast care
  • Vail Health: Cardiovascular care, occupational health, and pulmonology

2020  Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Our updated 520,000-square-foot hospital opened on December 1, 2020 and improves access to high quality care by including:
  • A state-of-the-art 24/7 Emergency Department with dedicated behavioral health rooms for patients in crisis
  • A roof-top helipad with direct elevator access to the hospital, reducing transport times by 30-45 minutes
  • Improved medical space for nurses and providers
  • Additional operating rooms
  • A new imaging/radiology department
  • Increased covered parking
  • A main entrance off South Frontage Road West
  • An enclosed loading zone and covered, snowmelt concrete ambulance bay
  • LEED certified standards
  • A new pharmacy, gift shop, Starbucks and outdoor patio with scenic views of Vail Mountain

2017  Vail Valley Medical Center changes its name to Vail Health, a comprehensive health care system serving locals and visitors. Still locally operated, Vail Health includes locations in 9 towns across Eagle and Summit counties. 

2017  Phase 1 of the Master Facility Plan complete: West wing renovations and expansions include Surgical Services, Howard Head Sports Medicine, Patient Care Unit, Intensive Care Unit, a new 4th floor for The Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute.
 
2015  Vail Valley Medical Center starts construction on a 5-year Master Facility Plan to make Eagle County a center of medical excellence and improve the health care available to the community and guests. Cardiac Catheterization Lab opens.
 
2012  Vail Valley Surgery Center opens a convenient, central valley location in Edwards.
 
2007  Jack's Place opens at Shaw Regional Cancer Center as a cancer caring house for those in need of lodging during cancer treatment.
 
2007  Eagle Healthcare Center opens in Eagle Ranch with cardiology, wound care, surgical consultation, occupational medicine, and orthopaedic sports therapy services.
 
2006  Avon Medical Center (now named Avon Urgent Care) opens, providing urgent health care in the heart of Avon and the Vail Valley.
 
2002  Opening of the Sonnenalp Breast Center on the Edward Medical Campus, offering leading breast imaging services locally including 3D mammography, breast biopsy, breast MRI's and ultrasounds. Opening of the Women & Children's Center, doubling the size and scope of the existing OB department and offering a Level II Nursery. Opening of the Ambulatory Surgery Center.  
 
2001  July 23, 2001 Shaw Regional Cancer Center opens to the public. On August 4, 2001 Dedication celebration of Shaw Regional Cancer Center.
 
2000  May 17, 2000 Shaw Regional Cancer Center groundbreaking.
 
1998  Edwards Pavilion opens with offices for physicians, human resources, patient accounts and development. 
 
1989  Another 30,000 square foot expansion begins, adding four new operating rooms, physician offices, and a parking structure. The hospital becomes a regional medical facility.
 
1987  A $7 million, 40,000 square foot expansion is completed and includes the addition of physical therapy and 20 hospital beds.
 
1980  Vail Clinic changes its name to Vail Valley Medical Center in its first year as a full-service hospital. That year, the hospital does 350 surgical operations and employs 25 full-time physicians.
 
1979  Construction of a new wing is completed and the clinic begins to accommodate obstetrics, general surgery and orthopaedics.
 
1967  The clinic moves to West Meadow Drive and the Mill Creek Court Building becomes the central supply and purchasing area. Board members begin fundraising to accommodate the growing needs of the hospital as it serves an ever-increasing population.
 
1965  Vail Clinic opens a small clinic in the Mill Creek Court Building with Dr. Tom Steinberg as Vail’s first full-time doctor. 
 
1962  As the Vail ski area opens, the founders of the resort contract a doctor for the winter months to provide medical care to skiers, setting up an office in what is now the kitchen at the Red Lion restaurant.