Mr. Purves has led the revival of Arizona’s only public teaching hospital system, culminating in the June 2024 opening of a new 10-story, 240-bed Valleywise Health Medical Center. Since 2013, he has driven over $170 million in financial improvements and led a $935 million bond initiative to transform facilities and services across Maricopa County. Mr. Purves also spearheaded the reopening of Maryvale Hospital as a behavioral health center and emergency department, expanding access for underserved communities. Valleywise Health has received national honors including AZ Big Media’s “Most Admired Companies” award and recognition for its Covid-19 outreach to Latino and immigrant families. He serves on the American Hospital Association board of trustees and has held leadership roles across multiple state and national healthcare boards. He will retire in October 2026.
