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Banner Health officially broke ground last week on the new Banner Health Center plus in Scottsdale, which officials say is the launch of the first phase of a comprehensive medical campus.
The nearly 120,000-square-foot building will include a surgery center, Banner Family Pharmacy, Banner Imaging, and a wide range of primary and specialty physician services all under one roof, according to a press release.
“Today’s groundbreaking demonstrates Banner’s commitment to delivering more health care options close to where people live and supporting the economic vitality of our communities,” said Amy Perry, Banner Health president & CEO. “With more than 50,000 Banner members living in Scottsdale who rely on us of their care, this campus will reduce travel and seamlessly provide outpatient services in one place, giving Scottsdale families easier access to everything from urgent care to advanced cancer treatments.”
Slated for completion in early 2027, Banner Health Center plus will include:
•Ambulatory surgery center
•Banner Family Pharmacy and Banner Imaging
•Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center will bring nationally recognized expertise in radiation oncology, infusion, and oncology imaging to Scottsdale.
•Banner Urgent Care, open 365 days a year with extended hours
•Primary and specialty care
Unanimously approved by the Scottsdale Development Review Board in September 2024, the Banner Health Center plus is designed to reflect the Sonoran Desert landscape. The approved design incorporates natural materials, significant open space, shaded pedestrian pathways, sustainable landscaping, Electric Vehicle charging stations, and rooftop solar arrays to reduce heat and environmental impact.
Phase two of the medical campus is on track for review by the Scottsdale City Council later this year, Banner Health officials report.
The proposal includes a new 350,000-square-foot, full-service hospital, featuring a 24/7 emergency department and 106 inpatient beds. Found west of the northwest corner of Hayden Road and Mayo Boulevard, the privately funded medical campus will create 2,500 new jobs and inject more than $750 million into the Scottsdale economy, including $500 million in economic impact from construction alone.
Once operational, the campus is projected to generate nearly $400 million annually in community-wide economic benefit.
