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In the News

Doulas provide support, encouragement during childbirth
The Arizona Republic (Aug. 22, 2010)

Keeping pregnant women safe in this heat 
ABC-15.com (July 15, 2010)

Medical Officer a Big Influence on East Valley health care
The Arizona Republic (June 11, 2010)

Respiratory Therapist Juggles ED, Air Force
The Arizona Republic (June 9, 2010)

Growing with Need
The Arizona Republic (Sept. 26, 2009)

Banner Children's receives $10 million donation toward new tower (Nov. 20, 2008) – The Cardon family, long-time Mesa leaders, have donated $10 million toward the Banner Children's Hospital at Banner Desert Medical Center capital campaign in support of the new seven story home of the children's hospital.

Sleep Center celebrates 20 years at Banner Desert (Nov. 1, 2008) – The Sleep Center at Banner Desert Medical Center has made many improvements since it started as a two-bed clinic 20 years ago.

Parents Walk to Remember, and to celebrate life (Oct. 18, 2008) – Parents who have lost children participate in the Walk to Remember as a form of support and remembrance.

New class offers families tips on adjusting to baby (Sept. 1, 2008) – Banner Desert Medical Center now offers a Sibling Adjustment class for families of young children who will soon be bringing home a new baby.

New way-finding kiosks enhance hospital experience (July 1, 2008) – Marking a first for an Arizona hospital, Banner Desert Medical Center has installed way-finding kiosks throughout the hospital to make it easier for patients and visitors to navigate the 750,000-sq.-ft. facility.

Survivor shares story at cancer survivors breakfast (June 7, 2008) —  Banner Desert Cancer Center presented its annual Cancer Survivor Breakfast, featuring keynote speaker, Wylie Tilson, an esophageal cancer survivor.

Banner Desert Medical Center offers free breast cancer treatments thanks to Komen Grant (May 20, 2008) – The Radiation Oncology Department at Banner Desert Medical Center was awarded a $96,000 grant from the Phoenix Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure to provide free care to breast cancer patients who are without insurance or are underinsured.

Art Wall displays cancer patient artwork (Mar. 13, 2008)—Cancer patients who participated in a special art day at Banner Desert Medical Center can see their masterpieces displayed on two new Art Walls in the facility.

New CEO joins Banner Desert/Banner Children’s (May 12, 2008) -- Todd S. Werner, the new chief executive officer for Banner Desert Medical Center and Banner Children’s Hospital at Banner Desert Medical Center, was introduced to the hospitals’ staff in the best possible way—the first day of Hospital Week.

Cancer patients have concierge services at Banner Desert (May 8, 2008) – A private grant is permitting the American Cancer Society Patient Navigator Program at Banner Desert to offer its services full-time, expanding the resources and reach of the program.

PET/CT scanner available at Banner Desert (Feb. 21, 2008) — Banner Desert Medical Center is now offering the newest molecular imaging technology of combined PET/CT imaging for both adult and pediatric outpatients.

Mesa doctors leave on medical mission to Philippines (Jan. 31, 2008) – Doctors and nurses from Banner Desert Medical Center leave for the Philippines to take part in the Women’s and Children’s Health Summit being held at the Philippines International Convention Center, after which they will head to Lucena City, Quezon Province to examine and treat the women and children of the town.