Valleywise Health Explained

Former Name:Maricopa Integrated Health System
Website:https://valleywisehealth.org/

Valleywise Health (formerly Maricopa Integrated Health System)[1] is a network of taxpayer-funded hospitals and medical facilities in Maricopa County, Arizona.

History

Maricopa Integrated Health System was founded in 1991 in Maricopa County, Arizona. It is descended from the county health care system started in 1877 as a pest house, for persons afflicted with communicable diseases.[2] The county's residents approved the formation of a special health care district in 2003. The members of the board of directors are appointed through elections and serve as county public officials.

In October 2018, the organization announced that it would be renamed Valleywise Health effective mid-2019.

Facilities

Facilities include:[3]

Hospital and emergency-trauma center
Behavioral centers
Comprehensive health centers
Emergency care center (only)
Community health centers

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MIHS is Now Valleywise Health. 2021-07-21. Valleywise Health. en-US.
  2. Web site: Innes . Stephanie . Maricopa Integrated Health System has a new name . 2024-01-30 . The Arizona Republic . en-US.
  3. Web site: Locations. Valleywise Health. 2021-12-02.
  4. Web site: Valleywise Community Health Center – Maryvale is Moving.. Valleywise Health. 2021-08-02. 2021-12-02.

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