About Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center · Est. 1973
A Community-First
Healthcare Provider
Since 1973, Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center has been the trusted healthcare anchor for Graham and Greenlee counties—delivering advanced, compassionate care close to home.
Our History
Rooted in the Gila Valley
Founded in 1973, Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center was built by and for the people of Southeastern Arizona. Located more than 125 miles from major metropolitan medical centers, our community recognized early on that families in the Gila Valley deserved high-quality hospital care without having to leave the region they call home.
More than five decades later, MGRMC remains an independent, community-owned, and locally governed 501(c)(3) nonprofit health system. Every decision we make is guided by local leadership and a singular focus: reinvesting directly into the health, safety, and well-being of our neighbors.
- Independent & community-owned since 1973
- Locally governed 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- Operates without relying on regular public tax dollars or major endowments
Who We Are
Our Mission, Vision & Values
At our core, Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center exists to connect patients with high-quality care, health education, and clinical resources close to home.
Our Mission
We are Caring People Committed to Improving Community Health.
Our Vision
To be the Regional Medical Center of Choice providing Quality and Compassionate Care.
Our Values
We Value People, Compassion, Excellence.
Growth Through Service
Expanded Services & Specialties, Right Here at Home
Our growth is not simply measured in square footage or technology—it is measured in the expanding range of specialists, clinics, and healthcare resources available right here in the Gila Valley, so patients can receive coordinated, specialized care without the burden of long-distance travel.
Specialty Care Under One Roof
Our 32,000-square-foot Medical Office Complex 2 brings together Mt. Graham Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mt. Graham Orthopedics, Mt. Graham Spine and Pain, and Mt. Graham Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Services.
Cardiovascular & Specialty Medicine
From our Cardiac Catheterization Lab and Mt. Graham Cardiology services to full-time gastroenterology, surgical services, and 24/7 Emergency Care, we continue to bring vital specialties directly to our community.
Integrated Primary Care & Pharmacy
Through Copper Mountain Clinic locations in Safford and Thatcher and The Pharmacy at Mt. Graham, your care team shares seamless access to your hospital records, lab work, imaging, and follow-up care.
Recent Milestones
Medical Office Complex 2
A 32,000 sq. ft. home for OB/GYN, Orthopedics, Spine & Pain, and Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation.
Copper Mountain Clinic – Thatcher
Primary care and behavioral health at Eastern Arizona College, 1013 N. College Ave., Suite 104.
The Pharmacy at Mt. Graham
Retail pharmacy services integrated directly with MGRMC clinical care.
Thatcher Urgent Care Center
Coming soon: walk-in urgent care for Thatcher and the surrounding communities.
Regional Reach
Serving Eastern Arizona & Western New Mexico
As the region has evolved, Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center has grown alongside it. Today, our 25-bed Critical Access Hospital and outpatient clinic network serve more than 40,000 residents throughout Eastern Arizona and Western New Mexico.
Whether you are visiting for routine family medicine, welcoming a new baby, or relying on our emergency team in a critical moment, you are cared for by professionals who treat you like family.
- Safford
- Thatcher
- Pima
- Solomon
- Duncan
- Clifton
- Morenci
- & neighboring communities
Listening to Our Community
Community Health Needs Assessment & Strategic Implementation Plan
Great healthcare starts with listening. Every three years, Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center conducts a comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in collaboration with the Graham County Health Department, local partners, and residents. In 2025, our CHNA identified the health priorities, strengths, and opportunities within our region.
Our Strategic Implementation Plan serves as the roadmap for addressing these findings—so our programs, wellness initiatives, and clinical investments address real community needs.
Plan Focus Areas
- Expanding specialty services
- Enhancing mental health resources
- Managing chronic disease through dedicated partnerships
- Community-wide wellness initiatives
Past Assessments & Reports
Architectural rendering of a new hospital.
Looking Ahead
Building the Future of Rural Healthcare
We are continually investing in what comes next for our region—from expanding primary care access in Thatcher and launching a new Thatcher Urgent Care Center in 2027, to long-range planning for a modernized hospital campus designed to serve the next generation of families across Southeastern Arizona.
- Thatcher Urgent Care Center — opening early summer 2027
- Modernized hospital campus for the next generation
Quality Care, Close to Home
Care That Puts People First
Looking for a primary care provider, specialist, or career opportunity with a team that puts people first? We’re here for you.
Copper Mountain Clinic · Safford
(928) 348-1600
Copper Mountain Clinic · Thatcher
(928) 348-3960
Main Hospital Switchboard
(928) 348-4000
1600 S. 20th Ave., Safford, AZ 85546