The neighborhood hospital was recognized in the 2026 Readers’ Choice awards for its commitment to exceptional medical care and patient-centered service across the Tucson region.
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Vivian Sanders
Corporate Director of Marketing
vsanders@nutexhealth.com
For Immediate Release:
TUCSON, Ariz. (Sept. 29, 2026) — Tucson ER & Hospital has been named “Best Pediatric Emergency Room” and recognized as a community favorite in the “Best Emergency Room,” “Best Children’s Medical Center,” and “Best Hospital” categories in the Arizona Daily Star’s Readers’ Choice Awards. The recognition highlights the hospital team’s commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and advancing healthcare throughout the Tucson community.
Presented annually by the Arizona Daily Star, the Readers’ Choice Awards recognize the Tucson community’s most trusted businesses that make a positive impact. This year over 25,000 nominees were submitted by the community and voted on through an open-ballot process.
“Tucson ER & Hospital strives to treat every patient, especially the children of Tucson, with compassionate, thorough and efficient care,” said Christopher Tarr, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Tucson ER & Hospital. “We are extremely grateful for this recognition from the Tucson community and for the opportunity to serve the people of our wonderful city.”
Tucson ER & Hospital continues to redefine medical care by removing many of the barriers commonly associated with traditional ER systems. The facility offers minimal wait times, 24/7 access to board-certified physicians, and a comprehensive on-site radiology suite, providing convenient, patient-centered care when it matters most.
The 2026 Readers’ Choice award winners were announced on Sept. 11 during the Legends of the West Awards Celebration hosted by the Arizona Daily Star.
For more information, contact Vivian Sanders, Corporate Director of Marketing at Nutex Health.
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Tucson ER & Hospital provides concierge-level emergency care to the local community and surrounding areas. Tucson ER & Hospital is open 24/7, 365 days a year, and their team of highly trained medical professionals and board-certified physicians specialize in individualized care with little to no wait. In addition to emergency medical services, the hospital also provides overnight inpatient care, pediatric care, and imaging services, including CT, Ultrasound, MRI, and X-ray. With many 5-star reviews, patients can experience the difference in compassionate healthcare at Tucson ER & Hospital, conveniently located at 4575 E Broadway Blvd. in Tucson, Arizona.
Tucson ER & Hospital is a Nutex Health Inc. affiliated hospital facility. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Nutex Health Inc. (NASDAQ: NUTX) is a physician-led health care services company with approximately 1,500 employees nationwide and partnerships with more than 800 physicians. Nutex Health operates three business divisions: the Hospital Division, the Population Health Management Division, and the Real Estate Division. The Hospital Division owns and operates 28 health care facilities across 12 states, staffed by highly trained medical professionals who provide concierge-level care to their communities. The Population Health Management Division owns and operates provider networks, including Independent Physician Associations. The Real Estate Division comprises real estate entities and activities related to the development and construction of hospital facilities. These entities own the land and hospital buildings that are leased to Nutex Health’s hospital operations.
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