Arizona Bioscience News: Brooks Rehabilitation hospital; New Banner Health president; ASU InvestU event

September 13, 2024

By Jessica Vaile

Gray Metal Microscope

$70 million physical rehabilitation hospital coming to Mayo Clinic area / Arizona Republic

Brooks Rehabilitation announced plans for a $70 million clinic to treat patients with traumatic brain injuries, strokes, spinal cord injuries and other complex conditions near the Mayo Clinic at 64th Street and Mayo Boulevard, continuing a trend of biomedical companies opening their doors in the Valley.


Meet the new leader of Arizona’s largest health system / Phoenix Business Journal

Three years ago, Amy Perry was happily serving as the chief executive of the hospital division for Atlantic Health System in New Jersey. On July 1, she took over from Peter Fine as Banner Health’s president and CEO. Read more: Banner Children’s opens new blood center


Nine startups to pitch at ASU InvestU event / Phoenix Business Journal (AZ Inno)

Nine startups affiliated with Arizona State University, including companies in medical devices and health-based software, will pitch their businesses to investors from Papago Golf Club’s tee boxes as part of a funding event in October.


NAH partnering with City of Hope to improve access to specialized cancer care in northern Arizona / Arizona Daily Sun

A new partnership between Northern Arizona Healthcare and City of Hope will coordinate and provide care for oncology patients who need treatment that isn’t available in northern Arizona as well as offer telehealth services to reduce the need for travel.


New cancer research center opening to serve West Valley patients / KTAR

Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers in Goodyear, the company’s sixth and largest cancer center, will begin providing comprehensive health services to patients next week.


HonorHealth to take over bankrupt Steward hospitals in Arizona / Phoenix Business Journal

HonorHealth is investing $250 million and expanding its footprint into the southeast Valley by assuming operational control of several Arizona hospitals and physician practices currently operated by Dallas-based Steward Health Care System.


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Addressing Challenges with FDA 483s and Warning Letters in Clinical Trials
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