About Us | Valleywise Health

A message from Steve Purves, President and CEO

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.

Our Mission

Provide exceptional care, without exception, every patient, every time.

Our Vision

Be nationally recognized for transforming care to improve community health.

Our Values

Accountability, Compassion, Excellence and Safety

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.

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Female doctor treating a pediatric patient

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.

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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.

Meet the Board of Directors

Governing Council

The Valleywise Community Health Centers Governing Council maintains oversight of our Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) throughout the Valley.

Meet the Governing Council

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.

Meet our Executive Team

Procurement

If you are a vendor looking to do business with us, our Contracts Management Department is responsible for procurement and contracting activities.

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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.

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Measuring Quality Care

Nothing is more important than the quality of care you receive. Our leadership team, staff members, volunteers and patients actively participate in finding ways to improve your quality of care. At Valleywise Health, it is the responsibility of everyone on our health care team to help create a culture of quality.

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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.

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