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Banner Baywood becomes first hospital in Arizona to earn Disease-Specific Care certification in hip fracture management
MESA, Ariz. (March 7, 2013) – Banner Baywood Medical Center is the first hospital in Arizona to earn certification for Disease-Specific Care in hip fracture management and one of 15 nationwide to receive this distinction.
Gilbert man saves life of sister through fecal transplant
MESA, Ariz. (Dec. 11, 2012) –A few months ago, Ellen Christensen of East Mesa underwent a cutting edge procedure to save her life called fecal bacteriotherapy, otherwise known as a fecal transplant.
Banner Health announces CEO changes
PHOENIX (May 15, 2012) – Banner Health today announced two CEO changes that will affect three of its metro Phoenix hospitals.
Four Banner Health associates, including Banner Baywood volunteer, named Health Care Heroes
PHOENIX (Aug. 19, 2011) - Four Banner Health associates were honored by The Phoenix Business Journal as “Health Care Heroes” for their outstanding work and contributions to the community.
Banner Baywood, Heart earn national ‘Best Hospitals’ rankings
MESA, Ariz. (March 29, 2011) – Banner Baywood Medical Center and Banner Heart Hospital are in the top 12 of the U.S. News & World Report's first Best Hospitals metro area rankings.
Banner Baywood retains national certification as East Valley’s only Primary Stroke Center
MESA, Ariz. (June 18, 2010) – Banner Baywood Medical Center recently was recertified as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission, retaining its prestigious distinction as the East Valley's only certified stroke center since 2008.
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.
Banner Baywood welcomes two new neurologists
MESA, Ariz. (Aug. 6, 2009) -- Banner Baywood Medical Center welcomes Dr. Tariq Doorani, who will take the lead in the hospital’s nationally certified stroke program, and Dr. Hamid Mortazavi.
Baywood doctor honored as Medical Director of the Year by TeamHealth
MESA, Ariz. (June 4, 2009) – Dr. Frank Benes has been recognized by TeamHealth as Medical Director of the Year for the Western region. Dr. Benes is medical director at Banner Baywood Medical Center in Mesa.
Banner Baywood Medical Center's new Emergency Department takes shape
MESA, Ariz. (May 15, 2009) - The physicians, nurses and staff at Banner Baywood Medical Center are excited about our new Emergency Department opening soon. This new state-of-the-art facility will allow us to continue to provide excellent service to our community.
Baywood, ASU team up to study stroke treatment
MESA, Ariz. (April 27, 2009) - Recovering from a stroke usually requires a long therapy process, and researchers from Arizona State University and Banner Baywood Medical Center are collaborating to look for the most effective rehabilitation techniques.
The Management of Arthritis
MESA, Ariz. (April 14, 2009) - Banner Baywood Medical Center is offering a free workshop on arthritis and some of the treatment options available.
MESA, Ariz. (Feb. 9, 2009) – Banner Baywood Medical Center has started a program aimed at helping pregnant teenagers with free classes and assistance on navigating issues such as insurance and doctor visits.
Banner Baywood Medical Center welcomes baby 28 seconds into the New Year
MESA, Ariz (Jan. 1, 2009) Rylan Saiz was born at Banner Baywood Medical Center just 28 seconds into the New Year.
Banner Baywood Campus is now tobacco free
MESA, Ariz (Nov. 20, 2008) - To help kick off the Great American Smoke Out on Nov. 20, the Banner Baywood Campus implemented a tobacco-free policy on that day.
Banner Baywood sleep center nationally certified
MESA, Ariz. (Sept. 8, 2008) – The Banner Baywood Medical Center Sleep Disorders Program was reaccredited this month by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Accreditation.
New associate administrator joins Banner Baywood Campus
MESA, Ariz (Aug. 14, 2008) - Chad Hatfield begins his new role on the Banner Baywood Campus as associate administrator.
Test drive the future of robotic surgery
MESA, Ariz (Aug. 11, 2008) If you are in the Mesa, Arizona area, you have the opportunity to test drive the da Vinci Surgical System at Superstition Springs Mall.
Banner Baywood now a nationally certified Primary Stroke Center
MESA, Ariz. (July 30, 2008) – Banner Baywood Medical Center is pleased to announce it has earned the Gold Seal of Approval™ from The Joint Commission for Primary Stroke Centers. The East Valley Stroke Center at Banner Baywood earned this distinction after the Joint Commission conducted an on-site review in July.
Two Baywood nurses named as Nurses of the Year finalists
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.
Banner Baywood to break ground on new Emergency Room Aug. 7
MESA, Ariz. (July 7, 2008) -- Banner Baywood Medical Center is pleased to announce it will break ground on its new Emergency Room on Aug. 7, 2008 with a ceremony and reception for the community and invited guests.
Banner Baywood offers tips to 'Beat the Heat'
MESA, Ariz. (June 16, 2008) – With excessive heat warnings and temperatures nearing 110 degrees, Banner Baywood Medical Center has issued suggestions for safely beating the heat.
Baywood surgical department adopts Mesa park
MESA, Ariz. (June 5, 2008) – The Perioperative Services Department at Banner Baywood Medical Center will be recognized at an event on Saturday for their work in sponsoring a City of Mesa park.
Frank Enstein newest Baywood 'patient'
MESA, Ariz. (May 30, 2008) - In order to feed a demand for better nursing education, the Banner Baywood campus has recently opened a miniature simulation lab, complete with high-tech mannequins named Frank Enstein and Charlie Brown.
New Legacy Award program recognizes excellence at BBMC
MESA, Ariz. (May 27, 2008) - The Legacy Award is a new program implemented at Banner Baywood Medical Center and recognizes the the exceptional contributions by physicians, staff and volunteers.
New CFO at Banner Baywood
MESA, Ariz. (May 26, 2008) – The Banner Baywood Campus has named Sam Patterson the new Chief Financial Officer to serve both Banner Baywood Medical Center and Banner Heart Hospital.
Banner Baywood celebrates Memorial Day
MESA, Ariz. (May 21, 2008) – With Memorial Day right around the corner, Banner Baywood Medical Center and Banner Heart Hospital will start the weekend right with a patriotic ceremony on Thursday, May 22.
Twin surgeons make care twice as nice for patients on dual-hospital campus
Mesa, AZ (May 9, 2008) - Identical in almost every way, one surgeon works at Banner Baywood Medical Center and the other right next door at Banner Heart Hospital.
