1. Overview:

   • Copper Queen Community Hospital (CQCH) is a nonprofit, full-service healthcare facility located in Bisbee, Arizona. It was established in 1888, making it the oldest continuously operating hospital in Arizona.

   • The hospital is a critical access facility, designed to provide comprehensive medical care in a rural setting.

2. Services Offered:

   • CQCH provides a broad range of services, including medical-surgical care, obstetrics, rehabilitation, emergency services, and outpatient surgery.

   • It also offers specialized services such as cardio-pulmonary care, occupational medicine, home health care, and telemedicine services.

3. Modernization and Expansion:

   • The hospital recently underwent renovations to enhance patient experiences, including modernizing its emergency department and adding advanced medical equipment.

   • A new 27,000-square-foot expansion project is underway to house additional operating rooms, pre-and post-operative areas, inpatient beds, behavioral health facilities, and specialty physician offices.

4. Commitment to Quality Care:

   • CQCH emphasizes compassionate care and patient safety while blending modern medical practices with its rich historical significance.

   • It has received national recognition for its commitment to quality healthcare and patient safety.

1. Primary Care: Routine check-ups and chronic condition management.

2. Emergency Medicine: 24/7 emergency services.

3. Rehabilitation Services: Physical therapy.

4. Occupational Medicine: Employee health services.

5. Specialty Clinics: Cardiology, orthopedics, urology via telemedicine.

6. Behavioral Health: Outpatient services with tele-psych support.

7. Surgical Services: Minor procedures with planned expansion.

8. Diagnostic Imaging: X-rays, ultrasounds, 3D mammography.

9. Chronic Disease Management: Diabetes management and education.

10. QuickCare Services: Walk-in clinic for minor emergencies.

11. Telemedicine Services: Remote consultations with specialists.

12. Rural Health Clinics: Primary and specialty care in multiple locations.

1. Access to Care: Improved patient access through collaborative programs.

2. Emergency Preparedness: Enhanced emergency response capabilities.

3. Patient-Centered Care: Focus on compassionate, personalized care.

4. Rural Health Commitment: Comprehensive care for rural communities.

5. Safety and Quality Recognition: Nationally recognized for quality care.

6. Process Improvement: Streamlined processes for better outcomes.

7. Community Engagement: Active participation in local health initiatives.

Vision:

• To help create a healthier community.

Mission:

• To maintain and support access to basic primary healthcare throughout southern Cochise County by excelling in leadership.

• $10M Federal Grant: In July 2023, Copper Queen Community Hospital was awarded a federal grant of just under $10 million to expand rural health care access1. This funding supports a 27,000-square-foot expansion project.

• Jane Delano Nursing Award: In 2014, Glenda Trevino from the Medicine and Surgery Department received the Jane Delano Nursing Award.

• CQCH Foundation Scholarships: The Copper Queen Community Hospital Foundation offers scholarships of $2500 for local students pursuing careers in healthcare