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Banner Health receives $100K award from Hyundai Hope on Wheels
Hyundai Hope on Wheels has awarded the Banner Health Foundation a $100,000 Imagine Grant to enhance the well-being of pediatric oncology patients and their families at Banner Health’s Diamond Children’s Medical Center. The funds will support various initiatives designed to meet physical, psychological, and social needs, including hosting a survivorship event, purchasing video game consoles for patient rooms, and enhancing the décor of the children’s oncology unit.
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Banner Imaging outlines what women should expect from mammograms
PHOENIX (Sept. 16, 2024) -- Ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Banner Imaging is sharing what women can expect from their mammograms, especially if they’re receiving one for the first time. Recent data shows that 1 in 4 women in Arizona who were eligible for a mammogram in 2022 did not participate in the potentially life-saving procedure.
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Somos Banner Health addresses Alzheimer's impact on Hispanic community
PHOENIX (Sept. 16, 2024) -- In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, Somos Banner Health is launching a series addressing the unique healthcare needs of Hispanic individuals and families by discussing prevalent diseases in the Hispanic community.
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Banner Health opens first home medical equipment clinic in Wyoming
Banner Health has inaugurated its first home medical equipment clinic in Wyoming. The facility, named Banner Home Medical Equipment (HME), is staffed with a licensed respiratory therapist, delivery technician, patient service representative, and operations manager. It offers medical equipment for delivery to patient homes or care facilities.
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Banner Health addresses Alzheimer's impact on Hispanic community
PHOENIX (16 de septiembre del 2024) -- En reconocimiento al mes de la Herencia Hispana, la serie de Somos Banner Health aborda este año el tema de atención médica al discutir una de las enfermedades más comunes en la comunidad hispana.
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Banner Alzheimer’s Institute hosts bilingual event for Hispanic community on September 21
Banner Alzheimer’s Institute will host a free bilingual community event, "Alzheimer's in the Hispanic Community: Prevention, Care, and How You Can Help," on Saturday, September 21, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Peoria Community Center, located at 8335 W Jefferson St.
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Banner Alzheimer's Institute offers free bilingual community event Sept. 21
In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, Banner Alzheimer's Institute will host a free bilingual community event on Saturday, Sept. 21, in Peoria.
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Banner Desert offers new pediatric clinical rotation for CRNA students
Banner Desert Medical Center has introduced a registered nurse anesthetist specialty clinical program in its pediatric rotation. This initiative aims to provide training and opportunities for aspiring certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA) within Arizona.
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Banner Alzheimer's hosts senior health fair during Hispanic Heritage Month
TUCSON — In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, Banner Alzheimer's Institute in Tucson will host a free community senior health fair focused on brain health and Alzheimer’s disease prevention and treatment. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at Kino Sports Complex, 2500 E. Ajo Way.
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Banner Health introduces innovative treatment for chronic joint pain
PHOENIX (Aug. 27, 2024) – Banner – University Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institute and Banner Sports Medicine Scottsdale are offering an innovative new treatment for people suffering from chronic joint pain in the knees, hands, and wrists.
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New children's blood & cancer center opens in Mesa
MESA, Ariz. (August 26, 2024) - Banner Health has announced the grand opening of the new Banner Children’s Blood & Cancer Center at Banner Children’s at Desert in Mesa. The center aims to provide comprehensive care for children and young adults up to 19 years old with blood disorders or cancer.
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Banner Children’s ofrece consultas gratuitas para niños no asegurados
PHOENIX (20 de agosto de 2024) - En un paso significativo hacia la promoción de la atención médica accesible, las clínicas comunitarias de Banner Children’s y su HealthMobile ofrecen consultas médicas para jóvenes no asegurados en el área metropolitana de Phoenix, asegurando que todos los menores de 18 años tengan acceso a servicios esenciales, independientemente de su situación socioeconómica.
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Banner Children's offers free medical appointments for uninsured children in Phoenix
PHOENIX (August 20, 2024) – In a significant step towards promoting accessible healthcare, Banner Children’s community clinics and its HealthMobile are offering medical appointments for uninsured youth in metropolitan Phoenix. This initiative aims to ensure that everyone under age 18 has access to essential healthcare services, regardless of their socioeconomic status.
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Banner Thunderbird announces plans for renovating pediatrics emergency room
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center today announced plans to renovate its pediatrics emergency room as part of the hospital's dedication to providing exceptional medical services to the community. This renovation project is one of many initiatives the hospital is undertaking this year to enhance patient care for all.
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BannerAir opens fifth helicopter base at Casa Grande Medical Center
BannerAir, Banner Health’s hospital-based air ambulance transport service, today opened a base at Banner Casa Grande Medical Center, its fifth base in Arizona. The opening was commemorated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in collaboration with the Casa Grande Fire Department, Eloy Fire Department, and the Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce.
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Banner fetal surgery team performs first TTTS procedure on twins
TUCSON, Ariz. (Aug. 8, 2024) – Banner – University Medicine Fetal Care Center performed its first twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) surgery.
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Banner MD Anderson shares summer safety tips for cancer patients
GILBERT (Aug. 8, 2024) – Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is advising cancer patients to take additional precautions during the summer heat. Experts from the center have shared essential safety tips for patients and their families to navigate extreme temperatures while enjoying the season.
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Banner Health receives national recognition for advancing supply chain diversity
PHOENIX (Aug. 8, 2024) – Banner Health has been nationally recognized for supporting supply chain diversity as part of its social responsibility initiatives. Premier, Inc., a leading healthcare improvement and technology company that unites an alliance of more than 4,350 U.S. hospitals and health systems and approximately 300,000 other providers and organizations, presented the 2024 Supplier Diversity Award for Members to Banner Health.
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Banner Desert opens new maternal-fetal medicine clinic
MESA (August 5, 2024) - Banner Desert Medical Center has announced the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) clinic. This expansion represents a significant milestone in providing comprehensive healthcare services under one roof for patients in the Mesa community.
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Banner Estrella delivers premature triplets via C-section
PHOENIX (August 2, 2024) - Banner Estrella Medical Center successfully delivered triplets via a C-section in an early morning event. This marks the second time the hospital has welcomed triplets since its opening in 2005.