Press Releases
$38 million Banner Baywood ED opens its doors
MESA, Ariz. (Oct. 8, 2009) There will be shorter wait times to see a doctor, spacious private rooms and additional parking spaces for visitors. Banner Baywood Medical Center's $38 million state-of-the-art emergency department opened for business last week.
Cream reduces the pain for breast cancer patients
MESA, Ariz. (Oct. 6, 2009) -- Jesse Crowe remembers the woman lying on his imaging table three years ago. She was in her 40s, young for a breast-cancer patient, and she was tense with fear and apprehension."She was the type you don't see," Crowe said. "I remember doing the injection and how painful it was for her.
New Banner Baywood ER opens next week
MESA, Ariz. (Sept. 24, 2009) --There will be shorter wait-times to see a doctor, spacious private rooms and additional parking spaces for visitors. Banner Baywood Medical Center's new $38 million state-of-the-art emergency department opens for business at 5:30 a.m. Oct. 1.
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.
Banner Baywood reaches out to pregnant teens
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.
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month
MESA, Ariz. (Sept. 18, 2008) – In honor of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Banner Baywood Medical Center in Mesa is issuing a reminder that early detection leads not only to better treatment but higher chances of survival. Baywood is home to the latest in surgical technology when it comes to treating prostate cancer: Robotic surgery.
Breast Cancer Awareness Open House set for Oct. 1
MESA, Ariz. (Sept. 15, 2008) - October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Come tour the Center for Women's Health and meet the staff.
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.
What college students don't know about HPV
MESA, Ariz. (Aug. 25, 2008) - With college students flooding back to classrooms this week, a nurse at Banner Baywood Medical Center has a message: Arm yourself with knowledge of HPV.
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.
When the closest hospital isn't the best
MESA, Ariz. (Aug. 13, 2008) – When it comes to stroke, going to the closest hospital may not be the best choice.
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 OB presents Fatherhood 101
MESA, Ariz.. (June 12, 2008) – With Father’s Day just around the corner, the obstetrics department at Banner Baywood Medical Center (BBMC) has presented Fatherhood 101 for new dads…and current dads who might need a refresher course.
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.
Banner Baywood offers ‘BIG’ therapy options for Parkinson’s patients
Mesa, AZ (Dec. 21, 2007) - Movement disorders are among the leading causes of neurological disability in the U.S. It is estimated that one in every 100 seniors suffers from Parkinson’s disease, a chronic and progressive movement disorder which causes such symptoms as tremor, rigid muscles, difficulty initiating movement, impaired balance and a host of speech issues including soft voice and imprecise articulation.
