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Partners in Wellness featuring Arizona College of Nursing

09/21/2022

Banner Health Foundation gratefully acknowledges Arizona College of Nursing for supporting Banner’s youngest patients through the Play Zone at Diamond Children’s Medical Center and the Pulse of the City Soiree, Banner’s signature annual fundraising gala. Their support for these two worthy initiatives will ensure a bright future for Arizona’s children facing illness or injury.

Spotlight on Roderick Tung, MD

09/09/2022

Get to know Roderick Tung, MD, Director, Cardiovascular Center at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix.

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.

Hometown hero gives hospitalized kids gift of wonder

09/06/2022

A charitable organization that builds attractions in hospitals for brave children battling pediatric illnesses, Cameo Courage—started by West Valley resident Scott Fuller—gifted Banner Children’s at Thunderbird Medical Center with a Courage Corner in the pediatric family waiting room. This special space feels like stepping into the pages of a comic book to hang out in the world of superheroes.

Partners in Wellness featuring Artisan Systems

09/06/2022

Banner Health Foundation gratefully acknowledges Artisan Systems for supporting our annual employee giving campaign, Better Together, by matching our team members’ contributions to the Banner Academy.