Banner Thunderbird names new Director of Nursing for NICU, pediatrics

GLENDALE, Ariz. (Dec. 10, 2008) – Barbara Cabrera has been appointed to the position of Director of Nursing for Pediatrics and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center. 

In the past two months, Barb has served as the interim director of Pediatrics and NICU.  Cabrera’s most recent position was a Quality Specialist in the Quality Management Services Department at Banner Thunderbird. 

Prior to coming to Banner Thunderbird, Cabrera had extensive experience in Pediatrics at Phoenix Children’s Hospital where she served in a director role.

About Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, part of Banner Health—a nonprofit health system with 22 hospitals throughout the West—is a 409-bed acute-care hospital featuring a behavioral health center, children’s center and dedicated outpatient center.  Banner Thunderbird is fully accredited by the Joint Commission.