2010 Archived Press Releases

Body Shoppe can help with your New Year’s resolutions
GREELEY, Colo. (Dec. 20, 2010) — Get in shape this New Year and develop healthy habits to last a lifetime in Body Shoppe, a 12-week lifestyle change program sponsored by the Cardiac Rehab Program of North Colorado Medical Center.

Annual McKee Community Health Award to be presented at
LOVELAND, Colo. (Dec. 20, 2010) --- Formerly known as the Thank You Loveland Luncheon, McKee Thanks will continue in the same tradition of recognizing and thanking the Loveland community for its support of McKee Medical Center with a lunch event. McKee Thanks will take place Thursday, March 10 at 11:30 a.m. at the McKee Conference and Wellness Center.

Banner Heart Hospital Earns Reaccreditation as Heart Failure Institute
MESA, Ariz. (Dec. 19, 2010) – Banner Heart Hospital in Mesa, Arizona, recently earned national reaccreditation as a Heart Failure Institute, signifying the hospital’s superior care for patients with heart failure for the second year in a row.

New low dose CT scanner at EMCH
BRUSH, Colo. (Dec. 16, 2010) – Ask your doctor! Is my CT scan a low-dose radiation machine? East Morgan County Hospital provides the latest technology in low dose CT imaging. EMCH now offers an advanced system that helps doctors determine health problems while lowering radiation doses to patients by up to 40 percent.

Banner Thunderbird implement flu restrictions
GLENDALE, Ariz. (Dec. 13, 2010) Effective immediately, Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale will begin enforcing visitor restrictions to protect our patients, visitors and employees during this RSV and influenza season.

Banner Health Johnstown Family Clinic to add providers and clinic space
JOHNSTOWN, Colo. (Dec. 10, 2010) – Banner Health and the NCMC Inc. Board of Directors announce that construction will begin this month to expand the Johnstown Family Clinic by more than 7,500 square feet. In addition, the clinic will welcome two new physicians in 2011.

Banner Health named a Best Place to Work
PHOENIX (Dec. 10, 2010) – Banner Health, one of the state’s largest employers, has been named as one of the state’s best.

Lobby Lecture Closed Head Injuries
BRUSH, Colo. (Dec. 3, 2010) – People love sports, especially kids. How many times have you seen an athlete get their “bell rung?” Closed head injuries, typically a concussion, are cause for concern. Recent research is showing the long-term affect of repeated closed head injuries. East Morgan County Hospital emergency department physician, Ned Nixon, M.D. and speech therapist, Elaine Prascher, MA, CCC-SLP, invite you to join them December 16 at 7 p.m. for the next Lobby Lecture Series topic: Closed Head Injury.

Rhonda Anderson named chair of March of Dimes
(PHOENIX) Dec. 8, 2010 – March of Dimes Arizona Chapter is honored to announce that Rhonda Anderson, CEO of Banner Health’s Cardon Children’s Medical Center has accepted the important role of 2011 March for Babies Arizona Chairperson for the March of Dimes.

Banner Health opens Banner North Peoria Primary Care practice, Dec. 8
PEORIA, Ariz. (Dec. 7, 2010) – Banner Health continues to make it easier for Northwest Valley residents to build a relationship with a primary care physician by opening Banner North Peoria Primary Care, part of the Banner Medical Group, on Wednesday, Dec. 8.

Candle Lighting Vigil set to honor children who have died
LOVELAND, Colo. (Nov. 29, 2010) --- The Worldwide Candle Lighting Vigil to remember and honor the memory of beloved children who have died will be held Sunday, Dec. 12 at the McKee Conference & Wellness Center at 6:30 p.m

Loveland Turkey Trot breaks record for attendance
LOVELAND, Colo. (Nov. 26, 2010) --- The Loveland Turkey Trot 5K run/walk was held Thanksgiving morning at McKee Medical Center. Cold morning temperatures didn’t scare away over 1700 participants and more than 100 volunteers – the most ever for this annual event.

New Community Hospital CEO
TORRINGTON, Wyo. (Nov. 22, 2010) - Jim Ferando, Banner Health Western Region president, has named Vincent B. DiFranco as chief executive officer for Community Hospital in Torrington, Wyo. DiFranco will assume the role at the end of December.

North Colorado Medical Center stages Turkey Trot
GREELEY, Colo. (Nov. 18, 2010) — This year North Colorado Medical Center celebrates the 13th anniversary of the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot presented by Noble Energy.

Eric Reiman, MD, named Rock Star of Science
PHOENIX – (Nov. 17, 2010) --Eric M. Reiman, MD, executive director of the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, has been recognized as a 2010 Rock Star of Science™, joining a select group of scientific leaders and Rock Stars in a campaign to celebrate biomedical research.

Banner Medical Group opens Greeley internal medicine clinic
GREELEY, Colo. (Nov. 15, 2010) – Banner Health announces the opening of a new internal medicine clinic in Greeley and welcomes a new provider who will see patients in the clinic beginning Dec. 6.

Take a step toward fall prevention
SUN CITY WEST, Ariz. (Nov. 15, 2010) – Pritpal (Paul) Sandhu, MD, will share fall prevention strategies and techniques in a free community lecture to be held Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 4 p.m. at The Madison retirement community’s Fireplace Room, 18626 Spanish Garden Drive in Sun City West, Ariz. Those attending the presentation will receive a free home safety checklist to assess areas within their homes for fall risk.

McKee Medical Center Turkey Trot issues middle school challenge
LOVELAND, Colo. (Nov. 10, 2010) – The Loveland or Berthoud middle school that has the most participants in the 2010 Turkey Trot at McKee Medical Center is in for an early Christmas present: a $250 grant courtesy of the McKee Medical Center Foundation.

Banner Good Samaritan receives Livestrong community award
PHOENIX (Nov. 8, 2010) — Today, Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center was announced as a LIVESTRONG® Community Impact Project award recipient.

Medical director named for Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
PHOENIX (Nov. 8, 2010) – The appointment of Edgardo Rivera, MD as medical director for the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is a critical milestone in the ongoing development of the medical center, which is scheduled to open in the Fall of 2011 on the Banner Gateway Medical Center Campus.

Banner Boswell, Banner Del E. Webb implement EMR
SUN CITY, Ariz. (Nov. 5, 2010) – Banner Boswell and Banner Del E. Webb medical centers recently completed a large-scale conversion from paper medical records to electronic medical records (EMR) to integrate the most advanced digital patient record system in Arizona and among the most advanced systems in the country.

General surgeon to discuss minimally-invasive treatment for GERD
LOVELAND, Colo. (Nov. 3, 2010) – A Loveland general surgeon will talk about a new incision-free procedure for treatment of GastroEsophageal Reflux Disease during a presentation Nov. 16 at McKee Medical Center.

Banner Thunderbird Holiday Toy Drive
GLENDALE, Ariz. (Nov. 3, 2010) – A toy can ease the discomfort and anxiety of a medical procedure for children who are patients in Banner Thunderbird Medical Center’s Children’s Center.

Banner Boswell RN wins Best of the West Award
SUN CITY, Ariz. (Nov. 3, 2010) – Gloria Powell, the Emergency Medical System liaison at Banner Boswell Medical Center, always puts the patient first, especially when it comes to implementing programs in the nonprofit hospital’s Emergency department.

Banner Health leases space in west Greeley for corporate center
GREELEY, Colo. (Nov. 2, 2010) – Banner Health has leased a 48,000 square-foot building at 7251 W. Fourth St. (Greeley) that will serve as Banner Corporate Center--Colorado. The building was previously occupied by Crop Production Services and is located in a business park near the Boomerang Golf Course.

Community can peek inside operating rooms at NCMC open house
GREELEY, Colo. (Nov. 1, 2010) — When veteran operating room nurse Bev Peratino, RN, the director of Surgical Services, toured the surgical department at North Colorado Medical Center for the first time, the facility really wowed her.

The Children’s Hospital gives designation to North Colorado Med Evac
GREELEY, Colo. (Oct. 29, 2010) — North Colorado Med Evac has received the designation of “Preferred Critical Care Transport Provider” from The Children’s Hospital.

Steven Huneycutt, MD joins Brush Family Medicine
BRUSH, Colo. (Oct. 28, 2010) – Brush Family Medicine is pleased to announce the addition of family practice physician, Steven Huneycutt, MD to its team of medical professionals.

Banner Estrella Medical Center hosts event for students to ‘test out’ careers in health care
PHOENIX, Ariz. (Oct. 25, 2010) – It will be anything but a typical high school day for some Valley teenagers. Instead of greeting their friends on campus, more than 100 junior and senior high school students will be hopping aboard a medical emergency helicopter while others suit up in surgical gear as part of a Career Exploration event hosted by Banner Estrella Medical Center from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 8.

EMCH Foundation Awards Continuing Medical Education Scholarship
BRUSH, Colo. (Oct. 21, 2010) — The East Morgan County Hospital (EMCH) Foundation announced the 2010 Scholarship award to a student in the Brush area who is continuing her medical education. Shira Leal, a radiology technician at EMCH, has received a $500 scholarship to advance her medical training.

Erin Stalker FNP joins Ft Morgan Internal Medicine
BRUSH, Colo. (Oct. 21, 2010) – Fort Morgan Internal Medicine is proud to announce the addition of Erin Stalker, FNP to the practice. Ms. Stalker will be working with Scott Faulkner, MD.

A vote from you will make a difference
PHOENIX (Oct. 21, 2010) — LIVESTRONG grant to help hospital provide support and resources for patients. At Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, we are always striving to improve our services to meet patients' needs more effectively—not only with the best medical care, but also the support and resources that give people the courage to keep fighting.

NCMC Spirit of Women to screen movie on women’s sexual health
GREELEY, Colo. (Oct. 14, 2010) — North Colorado Medical Center’s Spirit of Women will present two viewings of Discovery Channel’s Understanding Female Sexual Desire: The Brain-Body Connection.

Alzheimers Walk
SUN CITY, Ariz. (Oct.18, 2010) — The Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk® is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care is scheduled for Saturday Oct. 23 at 8:30 a.m. at Beardsley Recreation Center in Sun City West.

Huntingtons Disease Walk
SUN CITY, Ariz. (Oct. 18, 2010t) — People from the Valley are invited to join Rep. Harry Mitchell and Team Hope on Saturday, Oct. 23 at 8:00 a.m. at Evelyn Hallman Park in Tempe, Ariz.

Banner Boswell celebrates 40 years of health care in November
SUN CITY, Ariz. (Oct. 16, 2010) In November, Banner Boswell Medical Center is celebrating 40 years of excellence in patient care and community support through the Sun Health Foundation.

Electrophysiologist explores heart rhythms during upcoming dinner
LOVELAND, Colo. (Oct. 11, 2010) – A cardiologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders will provide updates to guests at a Dinner with a Cardiologist at McKee Medical Center on Nov. 9.

Banner Research Institute to hold open house
SUN CITY, Ariz. (Oct. 11, 2010) —The Banner Sun Health Research Institute will hold an open house and the public is welcome. The day long event features lectures and insider details of the Institute’s cutting-edge research into Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, orthopedics, cardiology and pediatrics. Tours of the world’s largest brain and tissue bank and scientific research labs will be available. Staff researchers and scientists will wear, “Ask Me What I Do” badges so the public can learn what’s happening at this world-class facility.

Architectural rendering for Morgan Community Hospital
PHOENIX (Oct. 6, 2010) -- With the release of architectural renderings of Morgan Community Hospital, Banner Health has taken an important step forward in the process to build a community hospital that is intended to be built between Brush and Fort Morgan.

Aspen Medical Center – Allergy
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (Oct. 6, 2010) –Aspen Medical Center – Allergy will open at a new location at 608 E. Harmony Road, Suite 101 in Fort Collins on Oct. 18.

Banner Estrella to hold free breast cancer event
PHOENIX, Ariz. (Oct. 6, 2010) – Banner Estrella Medical Center invites women to come learn the latest on the various aspects of breast health during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Wireless paging
MESA, Ariz. (Oct. 5, 2010) -- New wireless pagers at Banner Heart Hospital now offer families in waiting rooms the chance to move more freely around the hospital while waiting for news about their loved ones.

Banner Good Samaritan granted Magnet recognition
PHOENIX (Oct. 5, 2010) — Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center has been recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a facility that demonstrates nursing excellence.

Thirty years of educating nurses
PHOENIX, (Oct. 4, 2010) – For 30 years, Banner Boswell and Mesa Community College have partnered to educate more than 1,000 nursing students throughout the Valley, setting the bar for clinical excellence in nursing.

NCMC invites community to Dinner with a Endocrinologist
GREELEY, Colo. (Sept. 30, 2010) — An endocrinologist will talk with area residents about “Diabetes: How Sweet It Isn’t” at a Dinner with an Endocrinologist event Nov. 2.

BMC Flu Shot Clinics
TORRINGTON, Wyo. (Oct. 4, 2010) -- Banner Medical Clinic will be holding drive by flu shot clinics on Saturday, Oct. 9 and Saturday, Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon in the East and West parking lots at the clinic.

Health education and fun fill Summit View Medical Commons open house
GREELEY, Colo. (Sept. 30, 2010) — Health experts will provide education, flu shots, blood pressure checks and fun activities for guests at an open house at North Colorado Medical Center’s Summit View Medical Commons on Sunday, Oct. 3 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

New CEO appointments CFO changes at Banner Health
PHOENIX (Sept. 30, 2010) — Today Banner Health announced the retirement of long-time leader Don Evans, chief executive officer (CEO) at Banner Baywood Medical Center, effective Jan. 1, 2011. Evans’ retirement announcement has spurred other CEO changes within the organization.

Banner Estrella names new chief nursing officer
PHOENIX, AZ (Sept. 29, 2010) – Nancy Adamson, RN, has accepted the position of chief nursing officer (CNO) at Banner Estrella Medical Center. She replaces Karin Toci, RN, who has been Banner Estrella's CNO since 2008. Toci moved to Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale as CNO.

NCMC Spirit of Women Girls’ Night Out presents ‘Indulge in Your Best Health Now’
GREELEY, Colo. (Sept. 29, 2010) — North Colorado Medical Center’s Spirit of Women will host an evening of indulgence for their fifth annual Spirit Girls’ Night Out on Oct. 12. “Indulge in Your Best Health Now” encourages women to laugh, love and live healthier lives. The evening features the comedic actresses who co-authored the hit show, Girls Only – The Secret Comedy of Women.

Skyline Center for Health plans open house and flu shot clinic
LOVELAND, Colo. (Sept. 28, 2010) – People can get flu shots and tour medical facilities at Skyline Center for Health during an open house Saturday, Oct. 2 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Arizona Parkinson Disease Consortium is chosen as site for $40-million five year grant
Sun City, AZ (Sept 28, 2010) — Banner Sun Health Research Institute in collaboration with Mayo Clinic Arizona announced that it is one of 18 official study sites for the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI), a landmark observational clinical study sponsored by The Michael J. Fox Foundation, which will use a combination of advanced imaging, biologics sampling and behavioral assessments to identify biomarkers of Parkinson’s disease progression. Enrollment of patients at Banner Sun Health Research Institute is expected to begin in August 2010 and will continue for approximately two years.

New techniques to diagnose Parkinson’s will be discussed at upcoming “Power Over Parkinson’s” event, Oct. 23
SUN CITY, Ariz. (Sept. 25, 2010) – Researchers are investigating the use of brain imaging techniques to diagnose Parkinson’s disease. These scanning tools and how they may lead to more effective treatments will be some of the topics discussed by Valley experts at the Power Over Parkinson’s 2010 Community Educational Conference on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Rio Vista Recreation Center, 8866-A W. Thunderbird Road, in Peoria.

Aspen Medical Center welcomes new internal medicine specialist
LOVELAND, Colo. (Sept. 23, 2010) – Banner Medical Group announces the addition of an internal medicine specialist.

Banner Sun Health Research Institue gets $2.6 million in funding
SUN CITY, Ariz. (Sept. 21, 2010) – Nature is inspiring translational research that could lead to a cure for heart failure, the No. 1 killer in America.

McKee sponsors physician presentation on knee pain and joint replacement
LOVELAND, Colo. (Sept. 15, 2010) – Guests will learn more about knee pain and options for treatment from a local orthopedic surgeon.

McKee presents “Know Your Stats” prostate education and screening event
LOVELAND, Colo. (Sept. 16, 2010) – Three local physicians hope to raise awareness of the importance of prostate cancer screening guidelines and treatment options available at the “Know Your Stats” event Wednesday, Sept. 22 at McKee Medical Center.

Banner in top 100 of InformationWeek awards
PHOENIX (Sept. 15, 2010) – Banner Health today announced that it is in the top 100 in this year's InformationWeek 500 -- an annual list of the best technology innovators in the U.S.

Banner intends to build new hospital between Brush and Fort Morgan
PHOENIX (Sept. 15, 2010) -- Banner Health has announced that it intends to build a new hospital and medical office building on a medical campus between Brush and Fort Morgan.

Banner Health one of most admired companies
PHOENIX (Sept. 15, 2010) – Banner Health, one of the state’s largest employers, has been named as one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies.

Occupational Health staff members advance training
LOVELAND, Colo. (Sept. 8, 2010) – Four staff members with Banner Occupational Health Services in Loveland have recently completed advanced training to offer screenings and services in the occupational health clinic.

More than 500 gather for grand opening of David Walsh Cancer Center
STERLING, Colo. (Sept. 9, 2010) - More than 500 residents from in and around Sterling, Colo., gathered Thursday morning, Sept. 9, for the official grand opening ceremony of the David Walsh Cancer Center on the Sterling Regional MedCenter campus.

Local hospital playing matchmaker for 21-year-old hoping to find 'the one'
PHOENIX, AZ (Sep. 8, 2010) – Like most young men, Johnny Garcia is seeking his perfect match. But this 21-year-old’s search has nothing to do with movies or dinner dates. Instead, the Litchfield Park resident is focused on finding the one person who could help save his life. To help him, Banner Estrella Medical Center is playing “bone marrow matchmaker” in hopes of finding a donor who is just right for Garcia.

Banner offers Peripheral Artery Disease screenings
MESA, Ariz. (Sept. 8, 2010) -- Banner Heart Hospital and Banner Desert Medical Center will offer screenings on Sept. 14 and Sept. 16 for Peripheral Arterial Disease, or P. A. D., a common yet serious disease caused by narrowing of the peripheral arteries in the legs or pelvis. The disease is estimated to affect more than 8 million Americans, according to the American Heart Association.

North Colorado Medical Center announces schedule of flu shot clinics
GREELEY, Colo. (Sept. 6, 2010) – On Sept. 22, the Wellness Services team at North Colorado Medical Center will offer the first of several community flu shot clinics in Greeley and surrounding communities. The vaccination offered is to help prevent the seasonal flu. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends getting the flu shot as soon as it is available to provide protection if the flu season comes early. This year’s vaccine contains the H1N1 strain that was prevalent in the 2009-2010 season.

McKee Medical Center announces schedule of flu shot clinics
LOVELAND, Colo. (Sept. 2, 2010) – On Sept. 18, the Wellness Services team at McKee Medical Center will offer the first of several community flu shot clinics in Loveland.

McKee foundation sponsors senior panel on Medicare, resources for seniors
LOVELAND, Colo. (Sept. 2, 2010) – Join local experts Thursday, Sept. 9 from 3 to 5 p.m. for a Senior Care Panel to identify the cautions and opportunities of current Medicare funding and community support services for seniors. Presenters will give overviews of their area of expertise, discuss pressing issues and address questions from the audience.

New brain imaging study at Banner Boswell aids doctors in stroke treatment
SUN CITY, Ariz. (Aug. 30, 2010) – Physicians at Banner Boswell Medical Center have a new tool to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients. Brain perfusion imaging provides doctors with a detailed study of the brain’s blood flow to help them identify patients that could benefit from a clot-busting drug called tissue plasminogen activator (tPA).

Banner Boswell hosts seminar on bone and joint health Sept. 21
SUN CITY, Ariz. (Aug. 27, 2010) – Banner Boswell presents Life is not a Spectator Sport. This free educational seminar will focus on identifying personal risk and learning how to prevent the deterioration of bones and joints. Reservations can be made by calling (602) 230-CARE (2273).

Banner Health named one of top 25 connected hospitals
PHOENIX (Aug. 27, 2010) — Health Imaging and IT magazine has recognized nonprofit Banner Health as being one of the Top 25 Connected facilities in the country.

Two radiation oncologists join Banner Health in northern Colorado
GREELEY, Colo. (Aug. 23, 2010) —Two new radiation oncologists have joined Banner Health to provide cancer care services for patients in northern Colorado.

Grand Opening for Cancer Center set for Sept. 9
STERLING, Colo. (Aug. 23, 2010) – Years in the making and made possible by generous community support and donations, construction is nearing completion on the $8.8 million David Walsh Cancer Center.

Reader’s Digest gift honors 103-year-old Banner Boswell volunteer
SUN CITY, Ariz. (Aug. 19, 2010) – Ruthie Culver, a 103-year-old Sun City resident who volunteers for Banner Boswell Medical Center, was more than surprised when she was picked to be featured in Reader’s Digest’s “Make it Matter” column in February.

Art exhibit honoring cancer journey goes on display at NCMC
GREELEY, Colo. (Aug. 18, 2010) — Art can be a powerful therapy tool for patients who want to express their emotions when faced with cancer.

Medical oncologist joins North Colorado Medical Center
GREELEY, Colo. (Aug. 17, 2010) — North Colorado Medical Center welcomes Dr. Sue C. Tobin, board certified oncologist, to the NCMC oncology services.

Schock named woman of distinction
LOVELAND, Colo. (Aug. 19, 2010) -- The Northern Colorado Business Report honored McKee CEO Marilyn Schock with a Women of Distinction award during its annual breakfas.

Banner Boswell and Banner Del E. Webb go wireless
SUN CITY, Ariz. (Aug. 17, 2010) – By the end of August, Banner Boswell and Banner Del E. Webb medical centers will make it easier for patients, families and friends to communicate by providing free internet access during their stay.

North Colorado Medical Center volunteers award scholarships
GREELEY, Colo. (Aug. 17, 2010) —North Colorado Medical Center volunteers recently awarded $21,000 in scholarships to high school and college students who have made a valuable contribution to the community through their volunteer service at the hospital.

Dr. Carol Vanetti receives national leadership award
GREELEY, Colo. (Aug. 16, 2009) – Carol Vanetti, M.D., chief medical officer for Banner Health’s Western Region, has received the National Association of Medical Staff Services Leadership Award.

EMCH learns about high risk OB transports
BRUSH (Aug. 16, 2010) – North Colorado Med Evac visited East Morgan County Hospital emergency department to brief staff on new services, including High Risk Obstetrical (HROB) patient transport and a new one-call transfer center.

Boettcher Foundation to match gifts to Western States Burn Center at NCMC
GREELEY, Colo. (Aug. 10, 2010) -- The Colorado-based Boettcher Foundation has agreed to match individual’s donations to the Western States Burn Center at North Colorado Medical Center dollar-for-dollar up to $100,000.

Community hospital helping feed the hungry
PHOENIX (Aug. 6, 2010) – Hearing reports that families in their community were going without food did not sit well with employees at Banner Estrella Medical Center. To help satisfy the growing demand, Banner Estrella will hold its first food drive beginning Monday, Aug. 9, to benefit the Agua Fria Food Bank in Avondale. The food drive runs through Aug. 31. Employees of the hospital are hoping the community will join them in the effort to feed low-income families in the West Valley.

Banner Health invites public to Medical Arts Centre of Windsor event
WINDSOR, Colo. (Aug. 3, 2010) – The staff of Medical Arts Centre of Windsor invites community members to meet physicians and tour the practice during an ice cream social Wednesday, Aug. 11 from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Banner Health invites public to Aspen Medical Center open house
LOVELAND, Colo. (Aug. 3, 2010) – The staff of Aspen Medical Center invites community members to meet physicians and visit the office’s new location at 2923 Ginnala Drive in Loveland on Aug. 28.

McKee Medical Center welcomes Front Range Cancer Specialists
LOVELAND, Colo. (July 27, 2010) – McKee Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of new hematology and oncology physicians who will care for patients at McKee Cancer Center.

North Colorado Medical Center creates pre-operative clinic
GREELEY, Colo. (July 23, 2010) — Preparing patients in advance of their surgery will ease anxiety and improve processes for surgeons and staff, say organizers of a new pre-operative clinic at North Colorado Medical Center.

Two physicians join Medical Arts Centre of Windsor
WINDSOR, Colo. (July 19, 2010) — Two new physicians will join Banner Health’s Medical Arts Centre of Windsor and continue the clinic’s commitment to providing high-quality, local patient care.

Banner Good Samaritan uses VAD technology
PHOENIX (July 14, 2010) – It was the only option former Vice President Dick Cheney had when it came to repairing his failing heart and that is why Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center wants Arizonans to know that it is now offering the Ventricular Assist Device, known as the VAD, to those with heart failure who have run out of options.

Banner Good Samaritan ranks as 2010-11 Best Hospital
PHOENIX (July 14, 2010) — U.S.News & World Report has recognized nonprofit Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” in six specialty areas. This marks the 11th year that the hospital has been ranked by U.S.News & World Report.

McKee Medical Center installs system to keep pediatric patients safe
LOVELAND, Colo. (July 12, 2010) – Security measures in place to protect McKee Medical Center’s most vulnerable patients – our newborn babies – now keeps young patients in the pediatric unit safe as well

McKee Medical Center becomes Epicenter for training robotic surgeons
LOVELAND, Colo. (July 12, 2010) – Because of its commitment to excellence in robotically-assisted surgery, McKee Medical Center has been designated as an Epicenter for gynecological surgery by the makers of the surgical robot.

East Morgan County Hospital Blood Drive Scheduled
BRUSH, Colo. (July 8, 2010) – East Morgan County Hospital will be holding a blood drive on July 28 at the hospital. “Donating blood gives back to our community and helps our patients when they need a transfusion,” said Connie Hume, blood bank supervisor at EMCH. “On average a transfusion for a patient will require two units.”

North Colorado Med Evac offers flights for high-risk obstetrics
GREELEY, Colo. (July 7, 2010) – Expectant mothers who face a health crisis and need emergency air transport now can benefit from the services of North Colorado Med Evac. Service began Tuesday, July 6.

Banner Boswell neurologist offers Straight Talk about Stroke July 20
SUN CITY, Ariz. (July 7, 2010) – Banner Boswell Medical Center invites the community to join neurologist Darry Johnson, MD, for “Straight Talk about Stroke,” a free presentation from 9 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 20 in Sun City.

New 3-D robotic heart procedure at Banner hospital is first in Valley
MESA, Ariz. (July 7, 2010) – Banner Heart Hospital is the first medical facility in the Valley to offer a new, technologically advanced robotic tool designed to help eradicate irregular heart rhythms with more precision and control than ever.

Breast Cancer Support Group at McKee gets $3,500 donation
LOVELAND, Colo. (July 2, 2010) – The Mariana Butte Ladies Golf Association “Friends for Life” golf tournament June 30 raised $3,500 to support the Breast Cancer Support Group at McKee.

State of Colorado redesignates McKee Medical Center Trauma Services
LOVELAND, Colo. (July 2, 2010) – McKee Medical Center has earned redesignation by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment as a Level III trauma center. State surveyors visited McKee on June 23.

State of Colorado redesignates McKee Medical Center Trauma Services
LOVELAND, Colo. (July 2, 2010) – McKee Medical Center has earned redesignation by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment as a Level III trauma center. State surveyors visited McKee on June 23.

Banner Lassen offers nerve conduction testing
SUSANVILLE, Calif. (June 29, 2010) -- Suffering from pain, tingling, weakness, or numbness? These may be symptoms caused by certain nerve conditions. If your physician determines that you need a nerve conduction study to evaluate the cause of your symptoms Banner Lassen Medical Center is here to help.

Banner Olive Branch introduces Senior Discussion Group
SUN CITY, Ariz. (June 28, 2010) – Banner Olive Branch Senior Center is launching a monthly Senior Discussion Group for area residents to discuss a variety of topics affecting seniors in Sun City, including health care, insurance management, community transportation and veteran’s affairs.

Banner Good Samaritan begins $71 million expansion
PHOENIX (June 24, 2010) – Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center broke ground today on a $71 million dollar expansion of its Surgical Services department.

New Event - Birdies on the Green Golf Event Set for Aug. 19
LOVELAND, Colo. (June 23, 2010)--- Birdies on the Green is a women-only golfing event designed with the non-golfing woman in mind. This new event is set for Aug. 19, 2010, starting at 2 p.m. at the Olde Course in Loveland.

Cardon Children's Medical Center receives nearly $1 million in grant funds
MESA, Ariz. (June 22, 2010) — Cardon Children’s Medical Center will be able to serve more East Valley families with its Pregnancy, Parenting and Play Program thanks to a $971,182 grant awarded by the Southeast Maricopa Regional Council for First Things First.

Banner Health named Top 10 Health System
PHOENIX (June 21, 2010) — Banner Health has been named as a Top 10 Health System in the country based on clinical performance according to Thomson Reuters, a leading provider of information and solutions to improve the cost and quality of health care. The announcement was made today by Modern Healthcare magazine.

Banner Home Care has a new location in Greeley
GREELEY, Colo. (June 17, 2010) – Banner Home Care has moved to 5628 W. 19th St. Suite 1 in Greeley.

North Colorado Medical Center oncology nurses earn certifications
GREELEY, Colo. (June 17, 2010) – Two registered nurses with the North Colorado Medical Center Cancer Program have successfully completed certification requirements to earn the Certified Clinical Research Professional designation.

Banner Good Sam machine that imitates lungs prevents cardiac respiratory failure
PHOENIX (June 16, 2010) – Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center is unveiling the use of a life-saving treatment for adult patients in respiratory or cardiac distress, called Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO).

Banner Boswell certified as a Primary Stroke Center
SUN CITY, Ariz. (June 14, 2010) – Banner Boswell Medical Center has earned the Gold Seal of Approval™ from The Joint Commission for Primary Stroke Centers. The hospital was awarded this distinction after the Joint Commission conducted an on-site review in March. The designation makes Banner Boswell Medical Center the first nationally certified stroke center in the West Valley.

Banner Health invests $2.2 million to create Banner Psychiatric Center
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (June 7, 2010) – Banner Health has begun a $2.2 million renovation project to create the Banner Psychiatric Center to ease behavioral-health-related holds in hospital emergency departments.

Banner Boswell launches Healthy Heart Check
Sun City, AZ (June 7, 2010) – Area residents are invited to get better acquainted with their hearts during a Healthy Heart Check screening at Banner Boswell Medical Center, 10401 W. Thunderbird Blvd. in Sun City.

PPID at Community Hospital
TORRINGTON, Wyo. (June 2, 2010) - Community Hospital will implement a new Positive Patient Identification System (PPID) on June 2. The system consists of the nurse scanning the patient’s arm band barcode, as well as the medication barcode, before administering the medication.

Banner Health Torrington signs agreement with new family practice physician
TORRINGTON, Wyo. (June 4, 2010) - Family Practice Physician Anna Wilkins recently signed an agreement with Banner Health and will join Banner Medical Clinic this summer.

Region’s first robotic head and neck surgery takes place at McKee
LOVELAND, Colo. (June 1, 2010) – Loveland head and neck surgeon Sarjvit Gill, MD, has performed Colorado’s first robotically assisted surgery to treat throat cancer. It took place at McKee Medical Center on May 7.

Open House to Showcase Digital Mammography
SUN CITY, Ariz. (May 28, 2010) -- On Saturday, June 5 from 9 to 11 a.m., Banner Lakes Imaging Center will host a community open house to showcase its new digital mammography units, funded by community contributions through Sun Health Foundation, and highlight its many other outpatient imaging services.

Free seminar in Peoria June 12 teaches shoppers how to be food label savvy
SUN CITY, Ariz. (May 21, 2010) – Learn the tricks to reading food labels and the real story behind health claims in nutritional marketing on Saturday, June 12 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Rio Vista Recreation Center in Peoria, 8866-A W. Thunderbird Road, inside Rio Vista Community Park. Pre-register by calling (623) 773-8600.

Cardiac Alert program improves heart attack care in East Valley
MESA, Ariz. (May 17, 2010) -- A partnership between local Emergency Medical Services, Banner Heart Hospital and Banner Baywood Medical Center is now drastically reducing the crucial time from when patients who suffer heart attacks arrive in the emergency department and are treated.

Employees Support EMCH Surgery Project
BRUSH, Colo. (May 17, 2010) — East Morgan County Hospital (EMCH) employees surpassed their $100,000 goal and pledged $154,607 toward the expansion and renovation of the hospital’s surgical area. Pledges were made as part of EMCH’s fundraising campaign, Operation: Surge Forward 2010.

McKee Medical Center honors staff for service to patients, profession
LOVELAND, Colo. (May 13, 2010) – McKee Medical Center honored six employees Wednesday for their contributions to the community, patients and to the nursing profession.

Poison Center issues alert about cocaine additive
PHOENIX (May 12, 2010) – Medical toxicologists at Banner Good Samaritan Poison and Drug Information Center are reaching out to physicians statewide to warn about an increase in a deadly trend that can easily be missed.

NCMC neurologist begins to see patients at Morgan County clinic
GREELEY, Colo. (May 6, 2010) — North Colorado Medical Center neurologist Jeffrey Siegel, M.D., will begin holding a monthly neurology clinic in Brush on May 12. The clinic will be open the second Wednesday of every month.

Banner Boswell now offers digital mammography
SUN CITY, Ariz. (May 5, 2010) – This month, Banner Boswell Medical Center is upholding its commitment to breast health by replacing current mammography units with state-of-the-art digital mammography, made possible by generous contributions from the community through Sun Health Foundation.

Blood Drive Scheduled
BRUSH (May 4, 2010) – East Morgan County Hospital will be holding a blood drive on May 26 at the hospital. “Donating blood gives back to our community and helps our patients when they need a transfusion,” said Connie Hume, blood bank supervisor at EMCH.

Banner Del E. Webb first in Valley to offer new imaging option for breast cancer detection
SUN CITY WEST, Ariz. (May 3, 2010) – Yearly mammograms save lives by detecting breast cancer at its earliest and most treatable stage. Sometimes however, the mammogram does not provide clear information for a diagnosis. For women with questionable mammograms, this can be an agonizing time until either MRI or biopsy determines whether the mass is cancerous or benign. Now, there is a new option in the Valley these women – Breast Specific Gamma Imaging (BSGI).

Life changes happen in North Colorado Medical Center Body Shoppe
GREELEY, Colo. (May 3, 2010) — Get in shape this summer and develop healthy habits to last a lifetime in Body Shoppe, a 12-week lifestyle change program sponsored by the Cardiac Rehab Program of North Colorado Medical Center.

New microscope aids in brain, spine surgery at Banner Boswell Medical Center
SUN CITY, Ariz. (April 30, 2010) – Neurosurgeons at Banner Boswell Medical Center now have advanced new technology to help increase the visual field for microsurgery of the brain and spine.

Lobby Lecture Skin Cancer
BRUSH, Colo (April 28, 2010) –As the summer quickly approaches, do you know the risk factors associated with skin cancer? There are several different types; each one has different prevention approaches. The East Morgan County Hospital surgeons, Thomas Bryant, MD, Lawrence Schoelkopf, MD, invite you to join them May 6 for the next Lobby Lecture Series topic: Skin Cancer.

Neurologist opens local clinic to improve access for rural patients
STERLING, Colo. (April 28, 2010) – North Colorado Medical Center neurologist William Shaffer, MD, will see patients monthly in Sterling beginning May 11.

Match Made in Heaven
PHOENIX (April 23, 2010) – Jaime Wilson of Narragansett, R.I., said he did what any parent would do by agreeing to stick a cotton swab in his mouth and become a registered bone marrow donor for a sick child at his son’s school in 1998. But John and Gerri Richards of Phoenix say they will never forget his act of kindness.

M. D. Anderson Banner Cancer Center hosts talk on HPV vaccine
PHOENIX, (April 21, 2010) M. D. Anderson Banner Cancer Center will kick off its 2010 Ask the Cancer Expert series with a program on cervical cancer May 19 at 6 p.m. at the Embassy Suites in Tempe.

Physician will talk about thumb arthritis during upcoming event
LOVELAND, Colo. (April 21, 2010) – Guests will learn more about arthritis that can limit the use of a person’s thumb and the activities they enjoy, from a local orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the hand and arm.

Banner Gateway receives green award
GILBERT, Ariz., (April 19, 2010) – Banner Gateway Medical Center was recently awarded the Ascent Healthy Hospital Award for outstanding performance in reducing environmental harm and improving overall hospital quality through medical device remanufacturing and reprocessing.

New operating rooms at Banner Thunderbird
GLENDALE, Ariz. (April 16, 2010) – Patients undergoing surgery at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center will soon be treated and cared for in a newly expanded surgical treatment area that includes a new, larger pre-operative area, a larger recovery room, called the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and four state-of-the-art operating rooms.

Brain imaging study suggests genetic risk for Alzheimers in Latinos
PHOENIX, Ariz. (April 13, 2010) – A brain-imaging study published today in the Archives of Neurology suggests that major genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease in the Anglo population is also a risk factor for the disease in Latinos.

‘Shopping to Remember’ luncheon raises $13,000 for Banner Alzheimer’s Institute
PHOENIX, Ariz. (April 13, 2010) – The Women’s Council of the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute (BAI), a dedicated group of community volunteers committed to raising funds and awareness on behalf of the nonprofit Banner Alzheimer’s Foundation, hosted the fashion-inspired fundraising event Shopping to Remember generating $13,000 in support of programs and services for Alzheimer’s disease patients and their families.

NCMC intensive care unit receives national award for quality, care
GREELEY (April 9, 2010) — North Colorado Medical Center has received national recognition for quality and excellent care provided by the Intensive Care Unit.

Vouchers available for those who need blood drawn for health fair
LOVELAND, Colo. (April 8, 2010) – To accommodate more individuals, organizers of the Loveland Community Health Fair have created a voucher system for people still needing to have their blood drawn for screening.

McKee to host Interfaith Chapel Open House
LOVELAND, Colo. (April 7, 2010) --An Open House event is scheduled at the McKee Medical Center Interfaith Chapel from 3 to 5 p.m., Thursday April 15.

Banner Boswell to host symposium on DBS surgery for Parkinson’s April 23
SUN CITY, Ariz. (April 6, 2010) – Banner Boswell Medical Center invites the community to a free public symposium on deep brain stimulation (DBS) from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, April 23 in the Smoot Hall Conference Center at Lakeview United Methodist Church, 10298 W. Thunderbird Blvd. in Sun City. Reservations are encouraged by calling (602) 230-CARE (602-230-2273) or registering online. A continental breakfast will be served.

Surgeons team together to perform successful surgery on partially delivered baby
PHOENIX (April 6, 2010) – Surgeons at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center and Phoenix Children’s Hospital knew a risky surgery – where 34-week-old Brant Fox was partially delivered and operated on while still attached to his mother – was the only chance to save him.

Prascher Attends Dementia Conference
BRUSH, Colo. (Apr. 6, 2010) – Elaine Prascher, Speech Language Pathologist, Alonzo Petteys Rehabilitation Center in Brush, recently attended a conference on Dementia in Denver. Prascher will be providing updates in research, treatment options, and documentation requirements for Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists at East Morgan County Hospital.

Torrington Digital Mammography
TORRINGTON, Wyo. (April 5, 2010) —Banner Health Community Hospital is pleased to announce that the latest in digital mammography technology is now available.

Wireless Xray at Banner Thunderbird
GLENDALE, Ariz. (April 5, 2010) – Wireless technology might seem ubiquitous these days and it is no different for a hospital in Glendale, Ariz. Banner Thunderbird Medical Center has recently acquired a portable digital x-ray system that offers both wired and wireless connectivity within the facility.

Banner Estrella honors friend former ER doctor
PHOENIX, Ariz. (April 5, 2010) – Emergency department staff at Banner Estrella Medical Center in West Phoenix will host an information table about organ donation in the hospital’s cafeteria, April 5-9, in honor of former emergency physician and friend, Dr. Joe Gibson.

New approach to hip replacement surgery now offered at Banner Estrella Medical Center
PHOENIX (April 5, 2010) — Arthritis and limited hip mobility are two common reasons why approximately 200,000 hip replacements are performed in the United States each year—and that number continues to rise as the population ages. For patients, the hip replacement surgery generally means they will experience significant pain and lengthy recoveries, but now, there’s a new technique offered at Banner Estrella Medical Center that gets people back on their feet at a more rapid pace.

Community Hospital Safe Sitter Class
TORRINGTON, Wyo. (April 5, 2010) - Banner Health Community Hospital will offer a Safe Sitter® class for girls and boys age 11 to 13 on June 1 at Community Hospital.

Washakie Medical Center donates trauma supplies
WORLAND, Wyo. (March 31, 2010) --What better way to spend a winter day than skiing on the beautiful Bighorn Mountains at Meadowlark Ski Lodge?. . . Washakie Medical Center employees saw an opportunity to reach outside the hospital doors to team up with Meadowlark and enhance their first response care by providing additional trauma supplies to Meadowlark.

BAI receives caregiving award
PHOENIX (March 31, 2010) — The Banner Alzheimer’s Institute was recently awarded the Rosalinde Gilbert Innovations in Alzheimer's Disease Caregiving Legacy Award for Diversity.

Banner Internists Allergists and Neurologists Move Offices
LOVELAND, Colo (March 30, 2010) – Banner Medical Group – Aspen Medical Center Internal Medicine, Allergy and Neurology will open at a new location at 2923 Ginnala Drive in Loveland on April 19.

Relief available for Arizonans struggling to pay for medications
PHOENIX (March 30, 2010) – When Jim Stewart of Scottsdale was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at age 41, his family had some tough choices to make. “Do I pay for electric or do I pay for medications to help me function?” said Stewart. “That is what my family was facing – we had very little income and no insurance. I kept hoping I could find help somewhere.”

Banner’s internal medicine, allergy and neurology physicians relocate office
LOVELAND, Colo. (March 30, 2010) – Banner Medical Group – Aspen Medical Center Internal Medicine, Allergy and Neurology will open at a new location at 2923 Ginnala Drive in Loveland on April 19.

Keepin It Real Banner Thunderbird Teen Health Fair
GLENDALE, Ariz. (March 29, 2010) – Parents of teens often struggle through important discussions about sex, drugs, eating disorders and depression. But experts from Banner Thunderbird Medical Center’s Women and Infant Services department and Banner Thunderbird Children’s Center are here to help.

Experts to answer questions about advance healthcare decision-making
LOVELAND, Colo. (March 29, 2010) – To highlight National Healthcare Decisions Day, two experts from McKee Medical Center will provide a presentation and answer questions regarding how to plan in advance for healthcare decision making.

Get to know your heart at a free seminar in Peoria on April 21
SUN CITY, Ariz. (March 23, 2010) – Learn the ins and outs of your heart at a free seminar on Wednesday, April 21 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Rio Vista Recreation Center in Peoria, 8866-A W. Thunderbird Road, inside Rio Vista Community Park. Pre-register by calling (623) 773-8600.

Po named president of infectious disease group
PHOENIX (March 16, 2010) — Banner Estrella Medical Center physician John Po, MD, PhD, has been selected as president of the Arizona Infectious Diseases Society (ARIDS) through a peer-selection process.

National Poison Prevention Week
PHOENIX (March 14, 2010) – Spring is here, which means lots of folks will be taking advantage of the nice weather to do some annual household cleaning and yard work. That is why the Banner Good Samaritan Poison and Drug Information Center is reminding people to have one phone number top of mind (1-800-222-1222), as spring tends to be the time of year people need them most.

McKee Community Health Award presented at McKee Thanks Loveland luncheon
LOVELAND, Colo. (March 10, 2010) - The annual McKee Medical Center Foundation McKee Thanks luncheon took place Tuesday, March 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the McKee Conference and Wellness Center. The luncheon is an annual opportunity to honor individual and community support for McKee Medical Center.

McKee Seasons Club available to counsel those affected by Medicare change
LOVELAND, Colo. (March 10, 2010) – In response to Medicare’s recent announcement to end contracts with a national insurance company drug plan, McKee Medical Center will offer free counseling sessions to area residents transitioning to a new plan.

Physician will discuss hip pain at McKee Medical Center event
LOVELAND, Colo. (March 9, 2010) – The public can learn about treatment options for hip pain during a free seminar aimed at helping people return to a more active and comfortable lifestyle.

Banner Thunderbird provides wireless x-rays
GLENDALE, Ariz. (March16, 2010) – Wireless technology might seem ubiquitous these days and it is no different for a hospital in Glendale, Arizona. Banner Thunderbird Medical Center has recently acquired a portable digital x-ray system that offers both wired and wireless connectivity within the facility.

Changing one live at a time
GLENDALE, Ariz. (March 8, 2010) – Joy Daugherty, who spends her days comforting sick children and frightened parents at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale, recently spent two weeks providing the same comforting touch to hundreds of severely deformed children in Assam, India.

Loveland Community Health Fair appointments are still available
LOVELAND, Colo. (March 5, 2010) – Appointments are still available for people who want to take advantage of low-cost blood screenings with the 2010 Loveland Community Health Fair. Appointments can be made by calling (970) 635-4181.

Banner Baywood, Banner Ironwood name 2 nursing leaders
MESA, Ariz. (March 2, 2010) – Banner Baywood Medical Center and Banner Ironwood Medical Center have named new nursing leaders to lead their respective campuses.

Banner Ironwood Medical Center Sneak Peek April 10
PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. (March 2, 2010) – Banner Ironwood Medical Center, on Gantzel Road just south of Combs Road, will hold a Sneak Peek event on Sat., April 10, 2010 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to introduce the community to the hospital and its services.

Meet the Morrisett Quads!
PHOENIX (March 1, 2010) – It’s a day little Cullen Morrisett has been shopping and planning for, since the five-year-old found out he was going to be a big brother to not just one, but four babies!

McKee to hold open house for public to see robotic surgical system
LOVELAND, Colo. (Feb. 24, 2010) – McKee Medical Center invites the public to see the most advanced robotic surgical system in Northern Colorado during an open house Saturday, March 6.

McKee staff members become certified to conduct hearing screenings
LOVELAND, Colo. (Feb. 22, 2010) – Members of Banner Occupational Health Services and McKee Wellness Services are now certified to provide hearing screenings for businesses and individuals.

Learn how to prevent falls, injury at free seminar in Sun City March 10
SUN CITY, Ariz. (Feb. 18, 2010) – Falls are the leading cause of injury deaths among older adults, as well as the most common cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma. The public is invited to “Taking Steps to Prevent Falls,” a free community lecture from 2 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10 at Fairway Recreation Center, Arizona Room, 10600 W. Peoria Ave. in Sun City.

Free seminar in Peoria March 3 highlights Healthy Meals for 1 or 2
SUN CITY, Ariz. (Feb. 17, 2010) – Learn how to cook healthy meals for one or two at a free seminar on Wednesday, March 3 at 10 a.m. at Rio Vista Recreation Center in Peoria, 8866-A W. Thunderbird Road, inside Rio Vista Community Park. Pre-register by calling (623) 773-8600.

Loveland Community Health Fair plans 30th annual event
LOVELAND, Colo. (Feb. 16, 2009) – Registration for blood screenings as part of the 2010 Loveland Community Health Fair begins March 1.

Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor joins Banner Alzheimer’s Foundation Board of Directors as Honorary Member
PHOENIX, Ariz. (Feb. 16, 2010) – The Board of Directors of the Banner Alzheimer’s Foundation, the philanthropic resource for Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, part of Phoenix-based nonprofit Banner Health, welcomes retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor as an honorary member. A vocal supporter of the need to speed up Alzheimer’s research efforts, O’Connor has been motivated by a personal tie to the devastating disease.

Banner Poison and Drug Info Center warns against carbon monoxide poisoning
PHOENIX (Feb. 11, 2010) – Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning can happen at any time during the year, but this winter, poison control experts at Banner Good Samaritan Poison and Drug Information Center are seeing an increase in patients due to this potentially deadly, but avoidable situation.

ASU Professor Receives Grant to Study Telehealth in Conjunction with Banner Home Care
(GILBERT, Ariz. Feb. 8, 2010) — The National Institute of Health’s National Institute of Nursing Research has awarded veteran nurse and Arizona State University Assistant Professor, Dr. Kimberly Shea, a $385,000 research grant to study “telemonitoring” patients in conjunction with Arizona-based Banner Home Care. Dr. Shea will work with Banner to measure how the feedback patients receive from nurses during daily telemonitoring sessions affects patients' self-care.

Radiation oncologist serves as The Seasons Club guest speaker
LOVELAND, Colo. (Feb. 4, 2010) – The Seasons Club at McKee Medical Center hosts Joshua Petit, MD, in a presentation on new techniques in the fight against cancer.

Banner Boswell, Banner Del E. Webb rank in nation’s top 5 percent
SUN CITY WEST, SUN CITY Ariz. (Jan. 29, 2010) – Banner Boswell Medical Center, in Sun City, and Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center, in Sun City West, recently were highlighted in a Forbes.com article as being among the top five percent of hospitals in the nation in preventing mortality and complications.

Banner Health is in the TopTen of Top 100
PHOENIX, (Jan. 27, 2010) – Banner Health is in the Top 10 of the Top 100 Integrated Healthcare Systems in the nation according to SDI and Modern Healthcare Magazine.

Torrington Employee of the Quarter
TORRINGTON, Wyo. (Jan. 25, 2010) —Kevin Burkey, Respiratory Therapist at Banner Health Torrington, was one of four employees nominated for Employee of the Quarter in December 2009 and was chosen by the leaders of Banner Health Torrington as the winner.

Carmichael named CEO of East Morgan County Hospital
BRUSH, Colo. (Jan. 20) – Jim Ferando, Western Region President for Banner Health, has announced the appointment of Gavin Carmichael as the Chief Executive Officer at East Morgan County Hospital effective Monday, Jan. 25.

Banner Heart Hospital opens $30 million expansion
MESA, Ariz. (Jan. 20, 2010) – Banner Heart Hospital opened a new heart care unit this week, adding more areas for open heart and vascular surgery, catheterization procedures and patient recovery.

Alzheimers forum to be held
SUN CITY, Ariz. (Jan.19, 2010) — Typically, the focus of care strategies for Alzheimer’s disease focused on caregivers and people in the middle and late stages of the disease. Research and feedback has given us new information stating those who have been diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer’s disease are in great need of education and support.

McKee Medical Center offers H1N1 vaccinations for community
LOVELAND, Colo. (Jan. 18, 2010) – McKee Medical Center Community Wellness will offer a number of H1N1 vaccinations at no charge during a community clinic Monday, Jan. 25.

Free Alzheimers Workshop
PHOENIX, Ariz. (Jan.18, 2010) —Alzheimer’s experts and specialists invite the general public to participate in a Feb. 12 workshop aimed at educating them with the latest information about Alzheimer’s disease, current treatment and clinical research.

Surgical conference in Scottsdale
PHOENIX (Jan. 15, 2010) -- The 38th Annual Phoenix Surgical Symposium will be held Feb. 11 through Feb. 13 at the Scottsdale Resort and Conference Center. The conference is jointly sponsored by Banner Health and The Phoenix Surgical Society.

Author and heart patient shares inspirational stories
GREELEY, Colo. (Jan. 14, 2010) — The CardioVascular Institute of North Colorado is sponsoring a presentation Tuesday, Feb. 11, featuring Joe Piscatella, one of the country’s most respected experts on the link between lifestyle habits and health, longevity and productivity. This presentation is open to the public. Reservations are required.

CardioVascular Institute of North Colorado plans Heart Month events
GREELEY, Colo. (Jan. 14, 2010) — In celebration of National Heart Month, the CardioVascular Institute of North Colorado invites you to participate in upcoming events at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley and McKee Medical Center in Loveland.

Cardon Children's welcomes Ultramarathoner who ran from San Diego
MESA, Ariz. (Jan. 13, 2010) – Mike Sheehy, a ultramarthoner who is running 500 miles from San Diego to Phoenix to participate in the Rock-n-Roll Marathon Jan. 17 in Tempe, will visit the Pediatric Oncology unit at Cardon Children’s Medical Center in Mesa in support of his goal to increase awareness of leukemia through the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Banner Ironwood names CEO
PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. (Jan. 13, 2010) – Deb Krmpotic, RN, has been named Chief Executive Officer for Banner Ironwood Medical Center at Combs and Gantzel Roads in Pinal County, which will open on Nov. 1, 2010.

East Morgan County Hospital CEO resigns interim CEO named
BRUSH, Colo. (Jan. 11, 2010) – Jim Ferando, Western Region president for Banner Health, has announced that Nancy Schmid has resigned as chief executive officer at East Morgan County Hospital effective Friday, Jan. 8, 2010.

Free seminar in Peoria Jan. 16 teaches 8-minute fitness routine
SUN CITY, Ariz. (Jan. 4, 2010) – Think getting fit has to be time consuming? Think again! Learn how to get in shape in just eight minutes a day at a free seminar on Saturday, Jan. 16 at 10 a.m. at Rio Vista Recreation Center in Peoria, 8866-A W. Thunderbird Road, inside Rio Vista Community Park. Pre-register by calling (623) 773-8600.

2 Baywood nurses named as finalists in Nurses of the Year Awards
MESA, Ariz. (July 22, 2008) -- Two Banner Baywood Medical Center nurses have been named as finalists in the March of Dimes Arizona Nurses of the Year Awards.