Relocation Guide

ARIZONA HEALTHCARE

THANKS TO ITS HISTORY of a healing climate that attracts residents and visitors, Arizona is known as a health-conscious state. Arid desert climate, higher elevations, and endless sunshine are key factors that identify Arizona as a healthy place to live and it is because of the southwestern climate that residents and visitors feel a sense of relief and comfort. The state has been recognized as the “8th Greenest State” in the business facilities’ 2008 Ranking Report recognizing. Arizona was presented this award based on nin eco-related standards including renewable pollution released. Thanks to the warm and bright climate, Arizona continues to be a healthy place to live and enjoy.

Healthcare also brings a significant economic impact, with more than 73,000 citizens working in Arizona hospitals or health networks. In fact, Arizona hospital employment growth has continuously stayed ahead of the annual national hospital employment growth since 1990. Each job at an Arizona hospital generates an additional 1.5 jobs statewide. In the following pages we present you with local and national resources to help you find a doctor or facility around the valley. There is also a list of area hospitals and medical centers, as well as a small portion of the health and fitness locations that are located throughout the valley.