ARIZONA BIOSCIENCE & HEALTH CARE
Arizona’s bioscience and health care industry is rapidly growing—faster than in 49 other states. The state has created an environment rich in opportunities for discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines, medical devices and health care technologies. Arizona specializes in precision medicine and biomarkers, diagnostics, health information technologies, neurosciences, cancer research and algae and plant-based genomic research.
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Arizona universities develop a highly skilled bioscience and health care workforce through cutting-edge research and world-class programs.
Arizona BIOSCIENCE & Health care
Wedgewood Celebrates Groundbreaking Ceremony For New State-of-the-Art Veterinary Pharmacy In Chandler
CHANDLER, AZ (February 22, 2024) – Wedgewood, the nation’s leading provider of high-quality compounded medications for animals and the parent company of the new veterinary online pharmacy platform, Blue Rabbit, today celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for its new state-of-the-art facility in Chandler, Arizona. The project is expected to house 250 jobs by 2027 and invest tens of millions of dollars within the building. The 90,000-square-foot veterinary pharmacy, opening in early 2025, represents a significant investment by Wedgewood in the future of veterinary care.
LEARN MORE »Community Health Development Partners Announces New Health Center In Lake Havasu City
LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ (February 1, 2024) – Community Health Development Partners, which creates an ecosystem of healthcare resources and solutions that address challenges in rural and underserved communities, today announced plans to open a new ambulatory surgical center in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Representing a $20 million investment, the Lake Havasu Community Health Center will also serve surrounding communities and is expected to be operational by Fall 2024, creating over 100 new jobs.
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