Developmental Pediatrics Clinic now open in East Valley

03/31/2023

Ruth Nesbitt and her family cut the
ribbon on April 18 to open the
Banner Children’s Developmental
Pediatrics Clinic funded by their
generous charitable gift. 

Through a generous charitable gift from longtime Mesa resident Ruth Nesbitt and her family, the Banner Children’s Developmental Pediatrics Clinic is now open in the East Valley. Led by a specially trained developmental pediatrician, the Clinic provides comprehensive assessments and supportive pediatric health care to children with developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, neuro-developmental disorders, autism spectrum disorders and Down Syndrome. Approximately one in six children in the United States has at least one developmental disability, which can cause problems with major life activities, such as language, mobility, learning, self-help, and independent living.

Banner Children’s recognizes the need to increase access to care through developmental pediatricians and believes every child in Arizona deserves the very best care for their needs.

At age 93, Ruth views this gift as the “crown jewel” of her charitable giving and is touched by the opportunity to make this signature and highly personal gift, as her own granddaughter and more than one great-grandchild are affected by developmental issues. Thank you, Ruth and the entire Nesbitt family, for this generous gift.