At Home Together Past Events


Advances in Alzheimer’s Treatments: Updates from the International Stage

On Sept. 18, Banner Health Foundation presented an online presentation and discussion featuring renowned and respected innovators in the field of Alzheimer's. With nearly 2,000 attendees watching the live event and hundreds more viewing it online afterward, it is clear that interest in advancing Alzheimer’s treatments and finding a cure is important to so many people.

Speakers


Eric Reiman, MD
CEO, Banner Research & Executive Director,
Banner Alzheimer's Institute


Jessica Langbaum, PhD
Senior Director, Research Strategy
Banner Alzheimer's Institute


Alireza Atri, MD, PhD
Director
Banner Sun Health Research Institute

Moderated by:


Mi-Ai Parrish
President & CEO, MAP Strategies Group 

Thank you to all the attendees who attended. Did you miss the program? Watch the recorded presentation below.

Resources

  • Register as a research volunteer with Banner Alzheimer's Institute.
  • Stay updated on the issues by registering with the Alzheimer's Prevention Initiative.
  • Help us in our effort to find an effective prevention therapy. Philanthropic contributions power our research, and we invite you to join in this effort. Make a charitable gift in support of the Alzheimer's program. 

Kristie Leshinskie
Chief Development Officer

480.215.7433
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Cardio-Oncology: Understanding the Connections Between Heart Disease and Cancer

On Dec. 8, 2022, Banner Health Foundation presented an online presentation and discussion featuring renowned and respected innovators in the field of Cardio-Oncology, each sharing highlights of promising research advancements, current best practices, and future aspirations for expanding treatment options across the field of heart disease and cancer:

Speakers


Farouk Mookadam, MD
 Director, Cardio-Oncology Clinic


David Paul, MD
Co-Director, Cardio-Oncology Clinic


Samuel Unzek, MD
Director, Cardiac Imaging

Hosted by:


Roderick Tung, MD
Director, Cardiovascular Center

Thank you to all the attendees who attended. Did you miss the program? Watch the recorded presentation below.

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Kristie Leshinskie
Chief Development Officer

480.215.7433
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Notes from the Rhythm Section 2022: Cardiac AFIB and Arrhythmia Innovations and Innovators

On March 10, 2022, Banner Health Foundation presented an online presentation and discussion featuring renowned and respected innovators in the field of AFIB and Arrhythmia, each sharing highlights of promising research advancements, current best practices, and future aspirations for expanding treatment options across the field of heart rhythm disorders. 

Speakers


Wilber Su, MD
Director, Heart Rhythm Services


J. Peter Weiss, MD
Director, Ventricular Arrhythmia Management and Robotics


Michael Zawaneh, MD
Faculty Physician – Electrophysiology

Hosted by:


Roderick Tung, MD
Director, Banner Heart Institute

Thank you to all the attendees who attended. Did you miss the program? Watch the recorded presentation below.

Resources

Kristie Leshinskie
Chief Development Officer

480.215.7433
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Family, Finance and Philanthropy: Learn how to leave a legacy that benefits your family and the charities you love

On October 27, 2021, Banner Health Foundation presented an online presentation and discussion featuring Marjorie Bessel, MD, Chief Clinical Officer of Banner Health, Nancy Teets and Heidi Teets, Legacy Donors of the John W. Teets Lounge, and Larry Lytle, CAP, CFP, First Vice President - Financial Advisor of RBC Wealth Management and Banner Health Foundation Board member. 

During the program, our speakers engaged participants in a robust discussion on simple ways to provide for their favorite Banner Health hospitals, patient programs, or areas of care through their estate.

Speakers

Marjorie Bessel, MD
Chief Clinical Officer, Banner Health
Read her bio here


Heidi and Nancy Teets
 Legacy Donors, John W. Teets Lounge


Larry Lytle, CAP, CFP
First Vice President - Financial Advisor, RBC Wealth Management
Banner Health Foundation Board member

Thank you to all the attendees who attended. Did you miss the program? Watch the recorded presentation below.

Resource

Christy Atler
Vice President

602.747.4468
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Lewy Body Dementia: What you should know about this frequently misdiagnosed and mistreated disease

On August 26, 2021, Banner Health Foundation presented an online presentation and discussion featuring clinical experts from Banner Alzheimer's Institute: Allan Anderson, MD, Director, BAI – Tucson, and Helle Brand, PA.

The program was moderated by Heather Mulder, Associate Director of Outreach Research for BAI.

During the program, our speakers engaged participants in a robust discussion on the latest research, prevention, diagnosis and treatment for Lewy Body Dementia, an aggressive and incurable brain disorder that is the second-leading cause of dementia but is not well understood—and is often misdiagnosed.

Speakers

Allan Anderson, MD
Director, Banner Alzheimer’s Institute Tucson
Read his bio here 


Helle Brand, PA
Banner Alzheimer’s Institute Tucson


Heather Mulder
Associate Director of Outreach Research, Banner Alzheimer’s Institute

Thank you to all the attendees who attended. Did you miss the program? Watch the recorded presentation below.

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Hazel Richards
Vice President

602.747.4468
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Your Own Medical Think Tank

On May 13, 2021, Banner Health Foundation presented an online presentation and discussion featuring a panel of Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center experts including Madappa Kundranda, MD, Chief, Section of Medical Oncology & Director, GI Cancer Program; Michael Choti, MD, Division Chief of Surgical Oncology; Gary Walker, MD, Radiation Oncology Section Chief; John Chang, MD, Medical Director of Body Imaging.

During the program, participants were provided a behind-the-scenes look at how individual cancer cases are evaluated by a multi-disciplinary team at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Three unique gastrointestinal cancer cases were presented: A stage IV colon cancer patient, a young rectal cancer patient, and a pancreatic cancer patient. Not only did each case differ medically, the specialists around the table differed. While a nutritionist was needed to consult on one case, a geneticist was at the table for another; a pathologist provided expert analysis in one case and a nurse navigator provided input for another. While just snapshots, these tumor board discussions exhibited the way that teams of specialists from various disciplines come together at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center to discuss a patient’s care plan, from diagnosis through survivorship.

Panelists

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Madappa Kundranda, MD
Chief, Section of Medical Oncology and Director,
GI Cancer Program
Read his bio here

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Michael Choti, MD
Division Chief of Surgical Oncology
Read his bio here

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Gary Walker, MD
Radiation Oncology Section Chief
Read his bio here

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John Chang, MD
Medical Director of Body Imaging
Read his bio here

Presenters

Rajesh Ramanathan, MD
Colorectal Surgeon
Read his bio here

William Cirocco, MD
Division Chief of Surgical Oncology
Read his bio here

Mohamad Abdulhai, MD
Colorectal Surgeon
Read his bio here

Jennifer Siettmann
Genetic Counselor

Wenchang Guo, MD
GI Pathologist

Nicole Brockwell
Registered Dietician

Sharon Wilhalme
Patient Navigator

Thank you to all the attendees who attended. Did you miss the program? Watch the recorded presentation below.

Resources

Reach out to learn more about how you can make a difference through philanthropy at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. It is our privilege to serve the patients, families, physicians and clinical teams at Banner MD Anderson by assisting those who would like to support advances in oncology treatment and care through charitable donations.

Philanthropy is instrumental in the work of Banner MDA. As a non-profit, the organization invests all proceeds back into providing programs and services for patients. Donations allow us to provide patient assistance, advance research initiatives and enhance our ability to serve patients and families.

Thank you for investing in Banner MD Anderson – we wouldn’t be where we are today without your support!

Linda Lotz
Chief Development Officer, Oncology

512.751.7830
Email


Yes, It IS Brain Surgery: Witness Life-Saving Neurosurgery by Peter Nakaji, MD

On April 8, 2021, Banner Health Foundation hosted an online presentation and discussion featuring Peter Nakaji, MD. One of the leading neurosurgeons in the United States. Dr. Nakaji serves as Physician Executive Director of the Banner – University Medicine Neuroscience Institute. This virtual event offered a rare opportunity to view a complex brain surgery via video, while hearing a patient's firsthand account.

Speakers

Peter Nakaji, MD
Physician Executive Director
Banner – University Medicine Neuroscience Institute
Read his bio here

 

Jeremy Goodman, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix

Thank you to all the attendees who attended. Did you miss the program? Watch the recorded presentation below.

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Hazel Richards
Vice President

602.747.4468
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Heart to Heart with Dr. Radha Gopalan: 8 Rules to Successful Health

On March 24, 2021, Banner Health Foundation hosted an online presentation and discussion featuring Radha Gopalan, MD, a renowned cardiologist and Director of Advanced Heart Failure, Mechanical Circulatory Support and Heart Transplant at Banner - University Medicine Phoenix.

During the program, Dr. Gopalan engaged participants in a robust discussion that blends Eastern and Western medical philosophies for better wellness and health.

Speaker


Radha Gopalan, MD, FACC
Banner Health
Read his bio here

 

Thank you to all the attendees who attended. Did you miss the program? Watch the recorded presentation below.

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Personalized Medicine in Oncology

On February 23, 2021, Banner Health Foundation hosted an online presentation and discussion hosted by Rogerio Lilenbaum, MD, Senior Physician Executive for Oncology at Banner Health.

The program featured a panel of Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center experts including David Paul, MD, Physician Executive, Rachit Kumar, MD, Section Chief, Radiation Oncology and Tom Dragovich, MD, Chief of the Division of Clinical Research and Interim Chief of Cancer Medicine at Banner MD Anderson. It was also moderated by a special guest, Jacque Keller, an internationally acclaimed artist and Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center patient.

During the program, stories of hope made possible by cutting edge technology, program expansion and clinical trials were shared, and there was an interactive discussion on the latest advances in oncology care and research. 

Pillars of cancer care at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center include:

  • Excellence in Clinical Care – multi-disciplinary programs are foundational
  • Patient Centered Care – including access and inpatient services
  • Integrated Delivery of Care – one program, multiple sites

Speakers

David Paul, MD
Physician Executive, Banner Health
Read his bio here


Rachit Kumar, MD
Section Chief, Radiation Oncology
Read his bio here


Tom Dragovich, MD
Interim Chief, Cancer Medicine and Chief, Division of Clinical Research
Read his bio here

 


Jacque Keller
Artist and Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center patient

Host


Rogerio Lilenbaum, MD
Sr. Physician Executive for Oncology, Banner Health
Read his bio here

Thank you to all the attendees who attended. Did you miss the program? Watch the recorded presentation below. 

Resources

Contact Us

Reach out to learn more about how you can make a difference through philanthropy at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. It is our privilege to serve the patients, families, physicians and clinical teams at Banner MD Anderson by assisting those who would like to support advances in oncology treatment and care through charitable donations.

Philanthropy is instrumental in the work of Banner MDA. As a non-profit, the organization invests all proceeds back into providing programs and services for patients. Donations allow us to provide patient assistance, advance research initiatives and enhance our ability to serve patients and families.

Thank you for investing in Banner MD Anderson – we wouldn’t be where we are today without your support!

Linda Lotz
Chief Development Officer, Oncology

512.751.7830
Email


Preventing Alzheimer's: A discussion about the most recent advances in research and strategies to battle Alzheimer's and dementia at the Banner Alzheimer's Institute (BAI)

On November 12, 2020, Banner Health Foundation hosted an online presentation and discussion featuring Eric Reiman, MD, Executive Director of BAI and Chief Executive Officer of Banner Research and Pierre Tariot, MD, Director of BAI. 

The program was moderated by Marjorie Bessel, MD, Chief Clinical Officer of Banner Health.

During the program, our speakers discussed subjects including Alzheimer’s research, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and more.

Speakers


Eric Reiman, MD
Executive Director, BAI
Chief Executive Officer, Banner Research
Read his bio here


Pierre Tariot, MD
Director, BAI
Read his bio here

Moderator


Marjorie Bessel, MD
Chief Clinical Officer, Banner Health
Read her bio here

Thank you to all the attendees who attended. Did you miss the program? Watch the recorded presentation below. 

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Hazel Richards
Vice President

602.747.4468
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Talking About My Generation: A candid conversation about dementia, diagnosis and treatment at Banner Alzheimer's Institute (BAI)

On November 2, 2020, Banner Health Foundation hosted an online presentation and discussion featuring Allan A. Anderson, MD, Director, Toole Family Memory Center, BAI - Tucson and Helle Brand, Physician Assistant, Memory Disorders Clinic - Tucson.

The program was moderated by Mara Aspinall, Managing Director, BlueStone Venture Partners.

During the program, our speakers discussed subjects including Alzheimer’s diagnosis, treatment, care management, caregiver support and lifestyle intervention.

Speakers


Allan A. Anderson, MD
Medical Director, Toole Family Memory Center, BAI - Tucson
Read his bio here


Helle Brand, Physician Assistant
Memory Disorders Clinic - Tucson

Moderator


Mara Aspinall, Managing Director
BlueStone Venture Partners

Thank you to all the attendees who attended. Did you miss the program? Watch the recorded presentation below. 

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Hazel Richards
Vice President

602.747.4468
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Melanoma in the Valley of the Sun: The latest findings, teachings and research at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center

On October 29, 2020, Banner Health Foundation hosted an online presentation and discussion featuring Mark Gimbel, MD, a Surgical Oncologist and the Medical Director of the T.W. Lewis Melanoma Center of Excellence at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center and Fade Mahmoud, MD, an oncologist specializing in melanoma and sarcoma.

The program was moderated by Tom and Jan Lewis, benefactors of the T.W. Lewis Melanoma Center of Excellence.

Presenters discussed the incredible growth since 2011 of the melanoma program at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in the East Valley, which now includes expansion sites in the West Valley and in downtown Phoenix. They also outlined community outreach and education initiatives shared recent advances in melanoma research that have led to life-saving clinical trials. A special guest, melanoma patient Chris Terry, shared her remarkable journey, and the program concluded with an opportunity for the audience to ask questions of the expert panel, including the two physician leaders and Allison Beavers, Senior Manager of Clinical Services for the T.W. Lewis Melanoma Center of Excellence at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Speakers


Mark Gimbel, MD, Surgical Oncology
Medical Director, T.W. Lewis Melanoma Center of Excellence
Read his bio here


Fade Mahmoud, MD
Medical Oncology, Melanoma and Sarcoma
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
Read his bio here


Allison Beavers
Senior Manager, Clinical Services
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center


Chris Terry
Melanoma Cancer Patient 
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center

Moderators


Tom & Jan Lewis
Benefactors of the T.W. Lewis Melanoma Center of Excellence

Please provide your address here to be mailed a little surprise from the T.W. Lewis Melanoma Center of Excellence, along with additional educational information about skin cancer. Our way of expressing our appreciation to you for taking the time to participate in the webinar. We know this topic is important to you.

Thank you to all the attendees who attended. Did you miss the program? Watch the recorded presentation below. 

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Linda Lotz
Chief Development Officer, Oncology

512.751.7830
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Notes from the Rhythm Section: An evening with experts in heart rhythm disorders

On October 27, 2020, Banner Health Foundation hosted an online presentation and discussion featuring Wilber Su, MD, FACC, FHRS, Director, Heart Rhythm Services, J. Peter Weiss MD, MSc Director, Ventricular Arrhythmia Management and Robotics and Michael Zawaneh, MD Faculty Physician – Electrophysiology. The program was moderated by Michael B. Fallon, MD, FACP, Executive Director for Clinical Research.

During the program, there was an interactive discussion about telerobotics, international collaboration, technology advancements and expanded treatment options.

Speakers


Wilber Su, MD, FACC, FHRS, Director
Heart Rhythm Services 
Read his bio here


J. Peter Weiss MD, MSc
Director, Ventricular Arrhythmia Management and Robotics
Read his bio here


Michael Zawaneh, MD
Faculty Physician – Electrophysiology
Read his bio here

Moderator


Michael B. Fallon, MD, FACP
Executive Director for Clinical Research
Read his bio here

Thank you to all the attendees who attended. Did you miss the program? Watch the recorded presentation below. 

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Savannah and the Glass Half Full: A captivating discussion about a novel clinical trial

On October 21, 2020, Banner Health Foundation hosted an online presentation and discussion featuring Emmanuel Katsanis, MD, Chief, Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology in Tucson, Savannah Perez, 12-year-old pediatric cancer survivor and Vanessa Perez, Savannah's mother, who served as her half-match bone marrow donor. The program was moderated by Nancy Davis, Banner Health Foundation Board Member.  

During the program, there was an interactive discussion about a novel clinical trial that saved Savannah in her third cancer battle. 

Speakers and Moderator


Emmanuel Katsanis, MD
Chief, Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Tucson
Read his bio here


Nancy Davis
Banner Health Foundation Board Member

Savannah and Vanessa Perez
Grateful Patient and Family

Thank you to all the attendees who attended. Did you miss the program? Watch the recorded presentation below. 

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Christy Atler 
Vice President of Development

602.747.4487
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Rising to the Challenge: The future of treatment and research at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center

On October 12, 2020, Banner Health Foundation hosted an online presentation and discussion featuring Rogerio Lilenbaum, MD, Director of Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center; Tom Dragovich, MD, Chief of the Division of Clinical Research and Interim Chief of Cancer Medicine at Banner MD Anderson; and Lamont Yoder, CEO of Banner Baywood Medical Center, Banner Gateway Medical Center, Banner Heart Hospital and Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center.

The program was moderated by Becky Kuhn, Chief Operating Officer at Banner Health.

During the program, stories of hope made possible by cutting edge clinical trials were shared and there was an interactive discussion on the latest advances in oncology care and research.

Pillars of cancer care at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center include:

  • Excellence in Clinical Care – multi-disciplinary programs are foundational
  • Patient Centered Care – including access and inpatient services
  • Integrated Delivery of Care – one program, multiple sites

Speakers


Rogerio Lilenbaum, MD
Director of Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center 
Read his bio here


Tom Dragovich, MD
Chief of the Division of Clinical Research and Interim Chief of Cancer Medicine
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
Read his bio here


Lamont Yoder
CEO of Banner Baywood Medical Center
Banner Gateway Medical Center
Banner Heart Hospital
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
Read his bio here

Moderator


Becky Kuhn
Chief Operating Officer of Banner Health
Read her bio here

Thank you to all the attendees who attended. Did you miss the program? Watch the recorded presentation below. 

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Linda Lotz
Chief Development Officer, Oncology

512.751.7830
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Where Hope Takes Flight: A forum about advances in breast cancer care that heal and save lives

On September 23, 2020, Banner Health Foundation hosted an online presentation and discussion featuring Lida Mina, MD, Associate Director of Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center Comprehensive Breast Program, Kelly Rosso, MD, Breast Surgical Oncologist and Breast Program Leader at Banner MD Anderson Northwest Region, and Jessica Walling, breast cancer patient at Banner MD Anderson and Co-Founder of the Be Kind Project.

The program was moderated by Julie Billar, MD, Director of Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center Comprehensive Breast Program.

During the program, there was an interactive discussion on the latest advances in breast cancer care, genetic testing and research.

Speakers


Lida Mina, MD
Associate Director of Comprehensive Breast Program 
Read her bio here


Kelly Rosso, MD
Breast, Surgical Oncology
Read her bio here


Jessica Walling
Breast Cancer Patient
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
Co-Founder of the Be Kind Project

Moderator


Julie Billar, MD
Director of Comprehensive Breast Program
Read her bio here

A Q&A session with the presenters and an esteemed panel of breast specialists was moderated by Dr. Billar, including:


Shakeela Bahadur, MD
Breast, Medical Oncology
Read her bio here


Emily Grade, MD
Radiation Oncology
Read her bio here


Vilert Loving, MD
Chief of Breast Imaging
Read his bio here

 

Thank you to all the attendees who attended. Did you miss the program? Watch the recorded presentation below. 

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Linda Lotz
Chief Development Officer, Oncology

512.751.7830
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At the Heart of Hope: The future of healing at the Banner Health Advanced Heart Failure Center

On August 12, 2020, Banner Health Foundation hosted an online presentation and discussion featuring Banner Health leaders, Francisco Arabia, MD, MBA, FACS and Radha Gopalan, MD, FACC. The program was moderated by Jeremy Goodman, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix. 

During the program, there was an interactive discussion on lifesaving advances in cardiac care.

Speakers

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Francisco Arabía, MD, MBA, FACS
Banner Health
Read his bio here

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Radha Gopalan, MD, FACC
Banner Health
Read his bio here

Moderator

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Jeremy Goodman, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix

Thank you to all the attendees who attended. Did you miss the program? Watch the recorded presentation below. 

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