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Reducing health disparities: Alzheimer’s disease in communities of color

01/04/2024

The May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust recently made a charitable gift to support the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute in expanding dementia care, caregiver support, and community outreach to diverse Arizonans. The funding will support the Institute’s existing Native American Outreach Program as well as new initiatives and partnerships designed to better reach and support Black and Latino patients and care partners. The goal of these programs is to raise awareness of risk factors, symptoms, available care, and research opportunities in ways that are culturally sensitive.

Older adults boost their tech skills in Banner Olive Branch Senior Center’s new computer lab

01/04/2024

Senior centers across the country, like the Banner Olive Branch Senior Center in Sun City, AZ, are evolving to address overall wellness for older adults as the model for a senior center of the future is taking form. As part of that holistic package of services – in addition to the healthy, homemade meals provided for low-income seniors – Olive Branch recently opened the doors to a new computer lab.

Partners in Wellness featuring the Arizona Bowl

12/28/2023

Banner Health Foundation gratefully acknowledges the Arizona Bowl’s support to help build a Play Zone at Diamond Children’s Medical Center. Once completed, this bright, open space will give hospitalized kids a place away from their hospital room and treatment areas to relax, play, read, express themselves creatively, and explore their emotions.

Partners in Wellness featuring EVOTEK

12/21/2023

Banner Health Foundation gratefully acknowledges EVOTEK for their support of Banner’s youngest patients through the Pulse of the City Soiree. Their generosity for this signature event benefitting Banner Children’s makes life better for the thousands of Arizona children in our care each year.

Partners in Wellness featuring Fry’s Food Stores

12/07/2023

Banner Health Foundation gratefully acknowledges Fry’s Food Stores for their support of Banner Olive Branch Senior Center, which provides a variety of services to low-income seniors in Sun City and surrounding communities.