Banner Health today celebrated the opening of Banner Health Center plus in Verrado during a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house event for the community. The impressive expansion project fulfills a demand for access to quality healthcare that is close to home for the rapidly growing communities in Verrado and greater Buckeye.
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“The Southwest Valley has boomed over the years, and we’re actively listening to the needs of the communities here by reinvesting money into this expansion in Verrado,” said Shiva Birdi, MD, senior vice president and chief executive officer of Banner Medical Group. “Banner Health’s integrated care model aims to keep people healthy, and expanding our services here will better support that mission. We’re here to help keep our friends, families and neighbors healthy and happy, and we’re proud to be a vital part of this community.”
Located at 20751 West Market Street in Buckeye, the expansion adds 55,000 square feet to the existing facility, including emergency services — complete with a helipad, 13 exam rooms, resuscitation room, imaging, and lab and pharmacy services for 24/7 care for serious illnesses and injuries. Additionally, there will be 40 new exam rooms for primary care and 16 new exam rooms for specialty services, currently including endocrinology with plans for additional specialties in the future. Advanced medical imaging will also be offered, ranging from MRI, CT, X-ray, and mammography, among others.
With the Southwest Valley being one of the fastest growing areas in Maricopa County, Banner Health is addressing an increased demand for advanced care in communities like Verrado, Buckeye, Goodyear, and Litchfield Park by meeting families and their loved ones where they’re needed most. The expansion highlights Banner’s continued commitment to reinvesting dollars into the communities it serves by providing a sustainable approach to healthcare through convenient access without compromising on quality. The strategic addition of emergency services close to the I-10 freeway also fills a gap where only a few options currently exist for a large area, easing up pressure on ambulances and first responders when response time is critical.
The expansion project was developed and built by Ryan Companies US, Inc. The facility opens to scheduled patients on November 16 at 7 a.m.
Patients can make an appointment by calling Banner Health Center plus Verrado at 623-465-6595.
