PHOENIX – Abrazo Central Campus (ACC) has invested more than $10 million in advanced medical technology and critical infrastructure upgrades over the last 18 months. This investment underscores the hospital's ongoing commitment to providing high-quality, accessible healthcare to the growing Phoenix community and meeting evolving patient needs.

Abrazo Central, a 206-bed acute care and teaching hospital, recently acquired its second advanced da Vinci Xi robotic-assisted surgical system, empowering surgeons with enhanced precision, control, and access for a wide range of complex minimally invasive procedures.

The da Vinci supports specialties including general surgery, urology, gynecology, and thoracic procedures, with surgeons undergoing extensive specialized training to master the platform.

"We will remain at the forefront of surgical innovation at ACC to handle increased patient volumes and provide exceptional care, but also to continue to attract the best doctors who want to be part of the Abrazo family,” said Dr. Varun Chakravorty, Chief of Staff, Abrazo Central Hospital.

In addition to technological advancements, ACC – open since 1963 – has prioritized major infrastructure improvements, including a complete overhaul and upgrade of its sterile processing department (SPD). The SPD is responsible for cleaning, inspecting, testing, sterilizing, storing, and delivering surgical instruments and medical devices essential for procedures.

Abrazo Central Campus CEO Gregory Pearson said, “Our ongoing investment in the infrastructure of the hospital – although less visible to patients and visitors – is critical to our success as a vital healthcare provider in our area and reinforces our commitment to quality and patient safety.”

Other recent infrastructure investments include replacing and modernizing key operating systems such as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC). These systems play a vital role in controlling temperature, pressure, humidity, and air quality in operating and isolation rooms, which is essential for preventing airborne infections and maintaining aseptic conditions during surgeries and ensuring patient comfort.

“Continuously investing in and enhancing these systems is essential to our ability to serve our community and benefits patients and physicians by helping maintain the strong foundation we have built to ensure the highest level of care at Abrazo Central,” added Pearson.