History

The History of Chandler Regional Medical Center

In the mid-1950s, the East Valley looked very different than it does today. Chandler was a town of just 9,500, surrounded by acres and acres of farmland. A drive to Gilbert, Tempe or Mesa was a day's expedition, and Sun Lakes and Ahwatukee Foothills did not even exist. In fact, the foothills of South Mountain were then a popular weekend destination for families who drove slow miles on a dusty, rutted Chandler Boulevard for country outings.

The nearest hospital was miles away in Mesa, too far if the medical need was urgent. Members of Chandler's Lions Club decided in 1956 that the time had come for a community hospital, and the idea of Chandler Community Hospital was born.

• Building a Community Hospital
• Serving the Rapidly Growing East Valley
• Focusing on Community Health
• Expanding into East Valley Communities
• Partnering with Others
• Continuing to Serve the East Valley Through Dignity Health