Scottsdale Baptist Hospital opens new addition and reflects on growth
Scottsdale Baptist Hospital opened its public in May 1962 and celebrates a new $3.5 million addition bringing total beds to 244 plus 14 bassinets. The facility, tallest in Scottsdale at 75 feet, spans 60 000 square feet with six private rooms VIP suites and two executive suites per floor. Admin Dr A E Carpenter notes ongoing modernization including a $600 000 lab X ray suites and more brain wave tests. The article recalls the hospital’s 1961 cornerstone ceremony with Gov Paul Fannin and the first baby born May 19 1962.