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Healthy Living in Arizona
Developing a healthy lifestyle in the Valley is
easier than in many other places in the country.
With over 330 days of sunshine, comfortable
temperatures for eight months and plenty of outdoor
attractions that encourage physical activity
contribute to residents well being. But it’s
important to drink plenty of water in a very dry
climate and to apply sunscreen even during the
winter months.
For more information on health issues that pertain
to the Valley call the Arizona Department of Health
Services at 602-542-1000 or
www.hs.state.az.us.
Largest Hospitals in Metro Phoenix
By number of beds
| Desert Medical Center, Mesa |
663 Beds |
| Good Samaritan Medical Center, Phoenix |
572 Beds |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital, Phoenix |
556 Beds |
| Maricopa Medical Center, Phoenix |
541 Beds |
| Thunderbird Medical Center, Glendale |
352 Beds |
| Boswell Memorial Hospital, Sun City |
342 Beds |
| Mesa Medical Center, Mesa |
320 Beds |
| Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Phoenix |
307 Beds |
Source: Arizona Hospital and Healthcare
Association,
www.azhha.org/public/stats
Top Valley Healthcare Employers
By number of employees
| Banner Health Care Systems |
12,408 |
| Catholic Healthcare West |
4,209 |
| Vanguard Health Systems |
3,860 |
| Mayo Clinic (GPGLCC Member) |
3,508 |
| Scottsdale Healthcare |
3,508 |
| Sun Healthcare |
2,894 |
| Cigna Healthcare Corp |
2,066 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona |
1,302 |
| Medtronic Inc. |
1,262 |
Source: The Arizona Republic |
