Community leaders were actively involved in the board of the hospital and helped obtain financing to serve the Phoenix's rapidly expanding population.
A board of directors made up of the top executives of Phoenix entities lead the growth and direction of the system.
[12][13][14] The 1980s brought major capital replacement and improvement of the four valley hospitals as well as vertical and horizontal expansion to meet the needs of the community.
Further expansion included nursing home and behavioral health facilities, air ambulance, and other outpatient services.
[15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22] The 1990s was a decade of reorganization, partnerships, streamlining of asset ownership and consideration of merger partners to further strengthen the organization and meet the capital needs of the future.