GOODYEAR — Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital’s west campus in Goodyear is investing $6.5 million to expand its intensive care unit, adding 12 ICU beds, according to a news release from the hospital reported by KTAR News.
The new unit will strengthen the hospital’s ability to treat patients with trauma, stroke, cardiac events, complex surgeries and other life-threatening conditions, Abrazo West said.
The added capacity also lets the hospital accept more patient transfers from across the Valley, especially during periods of high demand, according to the release.
“The West Valley continues to grow at a very rapid pace, so health care resources must grow with it,” said Rob Stantus, Abrazo West’s chief operating officer.
Abrazo West recently earned certification as a DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest designation for stroke care, KTAR reported. Earlier this year, Abrazo Health opened a 46,000-square-foot, 24-bed medical building in Litchfield that combines medical offices and an inpatient rehabilitation facility.
“Expanded critical care capacity strengthens Abrazo West’s role in providing advanced, high-acuity care for the region,” said Larry D’Amico, Abrazo Health’s group chief strategy officer.
Sources: KTAR News. Thee Arizona Times uses AI-assisted reporting reviewed against the sources listed.
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