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Upcoming WISH Events

Each WISH program is part of a series that addresses our organization's mission to raise awareness of women's and family health issues through education and philanthropic support. Mark your calendars for upcoming events:

  • WISH Members Only Presentation
    Date: September
    Time: TBD
    Location: Zoom


  • WISH Women’s Health & Wellness Retreat
    Date: October 5, 2025
    Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
    Location:
    Banner Sports Medicine Scottsdale
    7400 N. Dobson Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85256
    Details: Take your self-care game to the next level – wellness care – at the 4th annual Women’s Health & Wellness Retreat

    Embracing the idea of health care and not sick care, through mind, body and spirit, we welcome you to the 2025 WISH Women’s Health & Wellness Retreat. Please join us for educational presentations by a curated slate of expert physicians and clinicians from Banner Health, tapping into topics that are on the minds of women right now, including:

    • Healthy Aging and Longevity by our keynote speaker, Janna Assar, MD, Banner Health Executive Health and Wellness physician.
    • Pediatric Essentials by Rahul Chawla, MD, Pediatric Intensivist Banner Children's at Thunderbird
    • Feed your Brain, Gut and Bones through Nutrition by Jacquelin D. Fryer, RD, CSCS, RYT, Sports Nutritionist, Banner Sports Medicine
    • Women's Hormonal Health by Shaida Molloy, MD, Women’s Health, Gynecology, Banner - University Medicine Women’s Institute

    Engage with others, embrace new experiences, and step outside your comfort zone with wellness activities including sound bowl healing, chair massages, meditation, and women’s safety and self-defense workshops.

    Download the sponsorship packet here.

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  • Lunch and Learn
    Date: November
    Time: TBD
    Location: TBD
    Details: TBD 

    Tickets coming soon


  • WISH Allocation Meeting and Holiday Mixer
    Date: December 4, 2025
    Time: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
    Location: The Heard Museum
    Details: Members only event

WISH Turquoise Members - Enjoy Exclusive Invitations to Behind the Curtain Tours

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Upgrade your membership to enjoy access to curated Banner ‘white coat’ experiences of your choosing based on your interests in medicine. These experiences may include meet and greets with a Banner physician, tours of world-class programs, and "behind the scenes" hospital experiences. 

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About WISH

Women Investing in Science & Health, known as WISH, is a membership-based philanthropic affinity group that supports, enhances and advances science and health care delivery. In partnership with Banner Health, we offer trusted evidence-based education and leading-edge information to women who are looking to provide quality healthcare options for themselves, their families and their networks.

 

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