About Us

Providing quality care is the top priority at Abrazo Health. Our affiliated board certified physicians, nursing professionals and trained staff have been recognized by state and national organizations that reflect the excellent care patients receive at our hospitals. Below are examples of just a few of the recognitions.

Cardiovascular Care

• Blue Distinction Center Award for Cardiac Care by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona - Abrazo Arrowhead Campus

Stroke Care

• Primary Stroke Centers by DNV Healthcare - Abrazo Arrowhead Campus
  
• Primary Stroke Centers by DNV Healthcare - Abrazo Central Campus
  
• Primary Stroke Centers by DNV Healthcare - Abrazo Scottsdale Campus
  
• Primary Plus Stroke Center - Abrazo West Campus
  
• AHA/ ASA - Get With the Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll - Abrazo Arrowhead Campus
  
• AHA/ ASA - Get With the Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll - Abrazo Scottsdale Campus
  
• AHA/ ASA - Get With the Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite with Advanced Therapy with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll - Abrazo West Campus
  
• AHA/ ASA - Get With the Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll - Abrazo Central Campus

Emergency

• Level I Trauma Center - Abrazo West Campus
  
• Emergency Nurses Association - Lantern Award recipient - Abrazo Buckeye Emergency Center 

Orthopedics

• BCBS - AZ - Blue Distinction Center Award for Knee and Hip Replacement - Abrazo Arrowhead Campus

Surgical Weight Loss

• Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) - Abrazo Arrowhead Campus
• Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) - Abrazo Scottsdale Campus
  
• Blue Distinction Center Award for Bariatrics
  
• Optum Center of Excellence designations for Bariatric Surgery

Our mission is to provide quality, compassionate care in the communities we serve. Creating an ethos of good health, wellness and responsibility is central to our mission and an everyday commitment to our neighbors and families.

Values

Our values define who we are, what we stand for and what we CARE about:

Compassion and respect for others and each other, supporting our communities and advocating for our patients
Acting with integrity and the highest ethical standards – always
Results delivered through accountability and transparency
Embracing a supportive, collaborative and patient-centered environment in our workplace and in the communities we serve

We partner with local organizations that join us in our mission to improve the health of Arizonans:

• American Heart Association Corp.
• Arizona Care Network
• Arizona Chamber Executives (ACE)
• Arizona Chamber of Commerce
• Arizona County Supervisors Association
• Arizona Hospital Association
• Arizona League of Cities and Towns
• East Valley Chamber of Commerce Alliance (EVCCA)
• Goodyear Economic Development
• Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC)
• Greater Phoenix Leadership (GPL)
• Health System Alliance of AZ (HSAA)
• Midwestern University
• Phoenix East Valley Partnership
• Phoenix Rising Football Club
• St. Mary's Food Bank
• Westmarc
• YMCA (Phoenix area)

Have you ever wanted to make a difference in people’s lives? By volunteering at Abrazo Health, you can! As a volunteer, you’ll have a profound impact on every area of our hospitals, serving as a vital resource to our patients, families, visitors and employees. Abrazo Health offers a variety of volunteer opportunities that accommodate all schedules, including those of working adults, students and retirees. 

Our Volunteer Program 
Volunteering at one of our hospitals can provide you with a rewarding experience. With guidance from volunteer staff, our volunteers work a set weekly schedule, so you’ll always know when you’re set to help. To maintain our high standards of care, we do have a few volunteer requirements that you must adhere to: 

• Be at least 18 years of age or older 
• Agree to volunteer for a minimum of 100 hours in a one-year period 
• Complete our volunteer application 
• Provide two letters of reference 
• Interview with our volunteer supervisor and or delegate 
• Clear a criminal background check 
• Have completed a COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to volunteering 
• Provide proof of immunity to measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) and chickenpox 
• Be willing to receive a tuberculosis (TB) screening 
• Be willing to receive an annual flu vaccination 
• Complete an orientation and any additional training your placement may require 
• Obtain picture identification badge 
• Adhere to all Abrazo Health annual policies, procedures, and refresher course(s)