Our Mission
Provide exceptional care, without exception, every patient, every time.
About
Valleywise Health is the Phoenix area’s only public teaching health system. We are governed by a publicly elected Board of Directors focused on exceptional care for all who turn to Valleywise Health.
Our Vision
Be nationally recognized for transforming care to improve community health.
Our Values
Accountability, Compassion, Excellence and Safety
Valleywise Health Moving Day
After years of planning, building, waiting, practicing, and preparing, all the hard work came together as Valleywise Health Medical Center care teams moved more than 220 patients from the legacy “county” hospital into a state of the art, modern medical center. It all began at 3 a.m. on June 13, 2024, as one by one, the teams carefully moved patients in beds or wheelchairs from each unit – ending the day with the smallest patients from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), and pediatric departments. It took an average of 3 minutes to move each patient — more than twice as fast as anticipated! It was a collective effort across many teams and from many people. A true representation of Valleywise Health’s commitment to advancing healthcare, embracing innovation, and ensuring that every patient receives the best possible care in an environment designed to meet their needs. Providing exceptional care, without exception, every patient, every time.
Valleywise Health History
Since Valleywise Health first opened in 1877, we have continually reinvented ourselves to meet Maricopa County’s evolving medical needs. We have achieved many firsts – including the first medical residency program in Arizona, the state’s first Level I Trauma Center, Arizona’s first nationally verified burn center and our community’s first HIV/AIDS clinic.
You may know Valleywise Health as one of the nation’s best burn and trauma centers. But there’s another side. We’ve been a leader in behavioral health for over 50 years. We help people challenged by serious mental illness through three behavioral health centers and a network of mental health clinics.
We’re proud of our legacy of care and invite you to watch this video to learn more about how Valleywise Health has been serving our community for over 100 years.
Quality Care for Over 140 Years
When you or a loved one are in need of medical care, you can always count on Valleywise Health. We’ve been caring for families and communities just like yours for the past 140 years.
Just like your health care, we’ve built this website with you in mind, so you can have easy access to information about Valleywise Health. You’ll be able to get information about our hospital, behavioral health centers, Comprehensive Health Centers and Community Health Centers located across the Valley so you and your loved ones can always conveniently find exceptional health care.
You can also get information about specific services we offer, find a location near you, discover events and news, find career opportunities with us and so much more. If for some reason you can’t find the information you’re seeking, please contact us and we’ll be glad to help.
Patient Voice - Explore the Power of Healing
As Arizona’s only nationally verified burn center, thousands of patients each year trust us to provide the specialized, outstanding care they need to begin their recovery. This video explores the trauma that severe burns can cause, both physically and mentally, as well as the road to recovery and the impactful, holistic care that the nationally-recognized Arizona Burn Center provides to our patients at Valleywise Health. Hear from patients whose lives have been upended by burns and restored by their care team, with the support of loved ones and through their own resilience.
Our History
Valleywise Health was established in 1877 as a place to care for the sick in the rapidly-growing area of Maricopa County. Since then, we’ve continued to provide exceptional care to the people of Arizona.
Board of Directors
The Maricopa County Special Health Care District Board of Directors is the governing body for Maricopa Special Health Care District and Valleywise Health. Each member represents one of the five districts in Maricopa County.
Governing Council
The Valleywise Community Health Centers Governing Council maintains oversight of our Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) throughout the Valley.
Executive Team
The Valleywise Health Executive Team brings deep experience, compassion and a commitment to facilitating the highest level of quality care to all of their decisions.
Procurement
If you are a vendor looking to do business with us, our Contracts Management Department is responsible for procurement and contracting activities.
Grants
Healthcare in the U.S. continues to evolve as the call for better care competes with the need to reduce costs. This has presented us with both complex challenges and new opportunities for growth.
Awards and Recognition
In our continued effort to serve the community, we are grateful to have been honored by various awards, recognition and accreditations from various entities.
Joint Ventures and Partnerships
Extending our mission beyond the walls of Valleywise Health allows us to make health care more accessible to everyone. By forming joint ventures and partnerships with our neighbors, we are able to connect more deeply with our community and meet their expanded health care needs.
Below is a list of the partners we are proud to work with.
