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Spotlight on Na Tosha Gatson, MD, Ph.D.

08/12/2022

Get to know Na Tosha Gatson, MD, Ph.D., Medical Director, Neuro-Oncology, Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center; Associate Professor of Medicine & Neurology, UA College of Medicine - Phoenix.

American Cancer Society helping Banner patients undergoing cancer treatment

08/01/2022

The cost of transportation and lodging is concerning for many patients and families who travel from outside the Valley to receive cancer care at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. In some cases, these financial and logistical challenges are a barrier to receiving necessary care or adhering to medical protocols. Fortunately, American Cancer Society (ACS) provides crucial funding for cancer patients in need.

Gifts support Cardiovascular training fellowships at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix

08/01/2022

The Banner Health Foundation recently received gifts from Abbott Laboratories, Edwards Lifesciences and Medtronic to support Cardiovascular training fellowships in Electrophysiology and Structural Heart. These fellowships prepare physicians to provide high-value care to diverse patients in ambulatory care, hospital medicine, or an internal medicine subspecialty.

Banner physicians train medical professionals in Ukraine

08/01/2022

As the war in Ukraine continues, emergency trauma physicians at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix are doing their part to contribute to the medical community there. Several physicians are delivering live virtual training sessions on trauma for medical professionals and health care workers on the frontlines.

Thomas and Deborah Lentsch support new Concussion Center

08/01/2022

Banner Sports Medicine Scottsdale will include a state-of-the-art Concussion Center, thanks to a $1 million philanthropic investment by Thomas Lentsch and Deborah Glasrud Lentsch.