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Abrazo Scottsdale Campus
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
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Geography
Location 3929 East Bell Road, Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Coordinates 33°38′22″N 111°59′53″W / 33.639451°N 111.997994°W / 33.639451; -111.997994
Organization
Hospital type Private
Services
Beds 179, 127
History
Founded 1983

Abrazo Scottsdale Campus is a hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. It used to be called Paradise Valley Hospital. This hospital helps people who need medical care.

It offers many important services. These include care for bones and joints (orthopedics). They also help with sports injuries and rehabilitation. This means helping people recover after an injury or surgery. The hospital also does special tests called diagnostic imaging. They perform weight loss surgeries and offer women's health services. Abrazo Scottsdale Campus uses advanced tools like the da Vinci Surgical System. Plus, they have 24-hour emergency care for urgent situations.

How the Hospital Started

Abrazo Scottsdale Campus first opened its doors in 1983. When it began, it was known as Paradise Valley Hospital. Over time, the hospital became part of different healthcare groups.

It was once part of a large company called Columbia/HCA. Later, it became part of Triad Hospitals in 1999. In 2001, another company, Vanguard Health Systems, bought the hospital. Vanguard then created Abrazo Health Care in 2003. This was their special group for hospitals in Arizona.

Abrazo Health Care grew to be the second largest healthcare system in Arizona. In 2013, a big company called Tenet Healthcare bought Vanguard. This made Abrazo Scottsdale Campus part of the Tenet Healthcare family.

Awards and Recognitions

Hospitals often receive special awards. These awards show that they meet high standards. They also show they provide excellent care. Here are some recognitions Abrazo Scottsdale Campus has received:

  • Accredited Chest Pain Center: This award is from The Society of Chest Pain Centers. It means the hospital is very good at treating patients with chest pain. They have special ways to quickly help people who might be having a heart attack.
  • Accredited by The Joint Commission: The Joint Commission is a group that checks hospitals. They make sure hospitals are safe and provide good care. Being accredited means Abrazo Scottsdale Campus meets their strict rules.
  • Top Performers on Key Quality Measures: The Joint Commission also named them a "Top Performer." This means the hospital does a great job in important areas of patient care. They follow the best practices for treating certain conditions.
  • Recognized as ‘Best’ in Arizona: In 2013 and 2014, the hospital was named ‘Best’ in Arizona. This was from a public opinion poll by Ranking Arizona Magazine. People voted Paradise Valley Hospital as the #1 Acute Care Hospital in Arizona.
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