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City shy about naming names in hunt for hospital
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M aricopa is within 30 miles for residents. State Route 347, a necessary corridor for those heading to a hospital in Chandler, is often slowed by commuter traffic. Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway, the route to Banner Casa Grande Medical Center, is mostly a two-lane road with its own challenges. of two medical centers, but transportation issues seem to magically expand that distance That is much of the impetus behind the long-time push to bring a full hospital to Maricopa. “Sure, we might have hospitals within 30 minutes, but for our middle- aged/elderly folks who suffer a heart attack or have a stroke, a legitimate hospital within our community makes more sense,” resident Brent Engal posted on InMaricopa’s Facebook page. “Additionally, our lack of routes out of the city complicates transport to the hospital
Dignity Health has long owned this property at John Wayne Parkway and Cobblestone Farms. Exceptional Healthcare is planning to build an emergency center at SR 347 and Honeycutt Avenue.
Two convenient locations
Bob McGovern
Maricopa Foot & Ankle Center
Ahwatukee Foot & Ankle Center
during rush hour, or when a crash closes down the 347 or MCG. “A smaller hospital would be good for our community; something that has a 15- 20 bed ER, MED-SURG unit, outpatient surgery unit, radiology department, and lab would create lasting jobs for our current residents and give the community a reliable place to obtain care.” According to city leaders, there are ongoing talks with healthcare companies to make that happen, but COVID-19 slowed any advancement of those conversations in
2020. The messaging about the possibility of a hospital echoes what was said publicly in 2019. “Discussions are being had with all the major companies,” Mayor Christian Price said. “Clearly, there are two companies here who have a foothold already. Things are progressing. We’ve made progress with one of them perhaps far more than with the other.” He declined to name names, but Banner has a health center on Porter Road, and Dignity Health runs an urgent care facility
(520) 494-1090
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21300 N. John Wayne Parkway, Suite 126 Just south of ACE Hardware MFAAC.com
15810 S. 45th St., Suite190 Just south of Chandler Blvd. AHWFAC.com
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