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Openings
Abrazo hospital open for patients
Facility provides ER, OR, inpatient rooms
Posted
By Keith Jones
City officials and Abrazo Health leaders held a ribbon cutting ceremony to dedicate the new Abrazo Surprise Hospital, 16815 W. Bell Road.
The first hospital in Surprise, which opened Oct. 12, provides medical care beyond what’s available at an urgent care or freestanding emergency center.
Located at the southwest corner of Loop 303 and West Bell Road, the hospital includes a 13-bed emergency department, an operating room and eight inpatient rooms for those needing observation or overnight stays.
The diversity of the Surprise community means the hospital is prepared to serve patients of all ages.
Surprise Mayor Skip Hall applauded Abrazo’s investment in the community, noting the city’s rapid growth and need for nearby hospital services for city residents.
“Surprise is one of the fastest growing communities in the United States,” Mr. Hall said. “The new hospital’s location at Loop 303 and Bell Road will be easily accessible for our residents.”
Hospital CEO Stephen Garner said Abrazo Surprise Hospital is a new kind of hospital, with an ER, operating room and inpatient rooms for short-stay patients, designed with an emphasis on patient safety, convenience and efficiency.
“We believe Abrazo Surprise Hospital is meeting a community need as demand for quality healthcare, like the City of Surprise, continues to grow,” Mr. Garner said. “Our goal is the shortest possible ER wait times, but what really sets this facility apart is its surgical capability.”
At approximately 32,000 square feet, Abrazo Surprise Hospital is smaller than a typical general hospital but still includes surgical services, a full emergency department, inpatient rooms, ultrasound, X-ray and CT scan, laboratory, pharmacy and other services.
“Our general surgery capability means if you come to the ER with gall bladder symptoms or appendicitis, for example, you won’t need to be transferred elsewhere,” said Administrative Director Chrissy Salazar. “We will have 24/7 emergency and general surgery coverage.”
The ability to treat many conditions at Abrazo Surprise Hospital minimizes the need for transfers to a larger facility, Dr. Brian Hess said.
“As an emergency medicine physician, it is an honor to be involved with this new hospital,” Mr. Hess said. “The city of Surprise and its residents will surely benefit from having medical care nearby.
“Whether it’s fractures, lacerations or illness, what sets our hospital apart is the capability of extending care beyond the ER to the operating room for things like gall bladder surgery, or admitting patients to our inpatient unit for lower acuity medical conditions. It’s about providing the right care in the right place.”
Editor’s Note: Keith Jones is a communication manager with Abrazo Hosptial.
