Healthcare Regions in Arizona
Central Phoenix Metro
Cities: Phoenix, Paradise Valley
Population: ~1.7M
Top Health Systems:
- •Mayo Clinic - Arizona#1 in Arizona, #20 nationally (Honor Roll)
- •Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix#2 in Arizona
- •St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical CenterBarrow Neuro #49 nationally
- •Phoenix Children's Hospital#1 nationally Pediatric Behavioral Health
East Valley
Cities: Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert
Population: ~1.5M
Top Health Systems:
- •HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea#3 in Arizona
- •HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak5-star CMS quality
- •Chandler Regional Medical Center#4 in Arizona, A safety grade
- •Banner Desert Medical Center
West Valley
Cities: Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Sun City
Population: ~1.0M
Top Health Systems:
- •Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center#6 in Arizona (tied)
- •Banner Boswell Medical Center#6 in Arizona (tied)
- •Banner Thunderbird Medical CenterLevel 1 Trauma, 100 Best Hospitals
- •St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center
Greater Tucson
Cities: Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana
Population: ~1.1M
Top Health Systems:
- •Banner-University Medical Center Tucson#3 in AZ, only Level I Trauma in southern AZ
- •TMC Healthcare-Tucson#5 in Arizona
- •Banner-University Medical Center South
- •Northwest Medical Center
Northern Arizona
Cities: Flagstaff, Sedona, Cottonwood
Population: ~350K
Top Health Systems:
- •NAH Flagstaff Medical CenterLevel I Trauma, serves 700K+ people
- •NAH Verde Valley Medical Center
- •NAH Cancer Centers
Prescott / Yavapai County
Cities: Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley
Population: ~250K
Top Health Systems:
- •Yavapai Regional Medical Center - West (Prescott)218-bed acute care
- •Yavapai Regional Medical Center - East (Prescott Valley)
Southwest / Border Region
Cities: Yuma, San Luis, Sierra Vista
Population: ~350K
Top Health Systems:
- •Onvida Health (formerly Yuma Regional)430 beds, 45 clinics
- •Canyon Vista Medical Center (Sierra Vista)Only A safety grade in southern AZ
- •Chiricahua Community Health Centers
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