Foundation News

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Changing the way people think, act, and talk about dementia

09/06/2022

With Arizona anticipated to experience the highest increase in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias nationally in the coming years, programs and resources that help entire communities understand what dementia is and how it affects people are vital. To increase awareness and understanding, Banner Alzheimer’s Institute leads the Dementia Friendly Arizona initiative, an effort to ensure communities across the state are equipped to support people living with dementia and their caregivers. The program is supported largely by charitable gifts to the Banner Alzheimer’s Foundation.

Partners in Wellness featuring Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Tucson

08/24/2022

Banner Health Foundation and Banner Alzheimer's Foundation gratefully acknowledge new gifts of $10,000 or more from corporations, foundations, and local community groups that have invested in our organization in the past year through the Partners in Wellness program.

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

08/10/2022

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.

Game On: Youth Athlete Support Fund reaches thousands of teens

08/01/2022

Reaching underserved youth athletes is an important goal of Banner Sports Medicine Scottsdale, slated to open in summer 2023 as a comprehensive, one-stop destination for numerous sports medicine services and specialists under one roof. That’s why the Banner Health Foundation established the Game On: Youth Athlete Support Fund to provide preventative care to Arizona youth through three distinct assessments that have been proven to reduce injury and promote participation in sports.

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.