PHOENIX — A newly renovated and expanded emergency department (ED) is now open for those who need it at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa.

The 13,900-square-foot department opened at the hospital, located at the intersection of Southern Avenue and Dobson Road, on Wednesday, according to Banner Health, Arizona’s largest hospital system.

The healthcare organization said the expansion was needed due to rapid growth in the East Valley, which has seen about 600,000 new residents since 2006.

Banner Desert’s ED treats about 120,000 patients every year, and about 30% of them are pediatric patients.

Details of expanded emergency department at Banner Desert Medical Center

Banner Health said the department contains 9,800 square feet of renovated space, 4,100 square feet of new space and a rec

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