Maricopa county, AZ
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Maricopa County, Arizona[edit | edit source]
- Maricopa County is located in the south-central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of the 2020 census, the county's population was 4,485,414, making it the state's most populous county, and the fourth-most populous in the United States. It contains about 62% of Arizona's population, making it the county with the highest population density in the state. The county seat is Phoenix, the state capital and fifth-most populous city in the United States.
Healthcare in Maricopa County[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Maricopa County is diverse and comprehensive, with a wide range of facilities and services available to residents. These include hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and specialized treatment centers.
Hospitals[edit | edit source]
- Banner Health is a non-profit health system in the United States, based in Phoenix, Arizona. It operates 28 hospitals and several specialized facilities across six states. In Maricopa County, Banner Health operates the Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, Banner Estrella Medical Center, and Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, among others.
- Mayo Clinic has a campus in Phoenix, Arizona, ranked the number one hospital in Arizona by the U.S. News & World Report. It provides a comprehensive range of services, including cancer care, heart and vascular care, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, and transplant services.
- Dignity Health operates several hospitals in Maricopa County, including St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, which is home to the Barrow Neurological Institute, one of the leading neurological hospitals in the world.
Clinics[edit | edit source]
- Maricopa County is home to numerous clinics that provide a range of healthcare services. These include the Maricopa Integrated Health System which operates several community health centers throughout the county. The Mountain Park Health Center is a non-profit community health center providing comprehensive health services to underserved communities in Phoenix and the surrounding areas.
Long-Term Care Facilities[edit | edit source]
- Long-term care facilities in Maricopa County include the Beatitudes Campus, a not-for-profit life plan community in Phoenix, and the Friendship Village Tempe, a full-service retirement community offering a range of care levels.
Specialized Treatment Centers[edit | edit source]
- Maricopa County also hosts several specialized treatment centers. The Phoenix Children's Hospital is one of the largest children's hospitals in the country, providing world-class inpatient, outpatient, trauma, emergency, and urgent care to children and families in Arizona and throughout the Southwest. The Arizona Heart Institute, founded in 1971, is recognized as one of the world's leading providers of cardiovascular care.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Maricopa County, Arizona is comprehensive and diverse, with a wide range of facilities and services available to residents. From world-class hospitals to community clinics and specialized treatment centers, the county's healthcare system strives to meet the needs of its diverse population.
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