Current News
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Banner Desert Medical Center offers a wide variety of Spirit of Women programs that include educational programs with nationally-recognized speakers, exciting community wellness events, membership programs, support groups, health fairs and expos, educational materials, travel programs, interactive web sites, and other creative outreach activities. Learn more about our next Spirit of Women event.
Current News
Prostate Cancer Screening and Car Show -- Banner Desert Medical Center, in association with the Copperstate Mustang Car Club, is hosting a prostate cancer screening and classic car show on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Growing with Need
MESA, Ariz. (Sept. 26, 2009) -- Travis Senitza of Gilbert was born at Banner Desert Medical Center back when shag carpeting and disco were all the rage. In fact, he was born in 1977, before it was known as Banner Desert. So were two of his children, born at the same hospital in 1997 and 1999. His third, Lily, arrived in 2004, after the name change and a major medical merger made Banner one of the largest hospital systems in the country.
Banner Desert hosts Day of Dance for heart health (Feb. 28, 2009) – Banner Desert Medical Center and the Spirit of Women health and wellness program hosted Day of Dance Feb. 28 for heart health at Fiesta Mall.
Salmonella outbreak causes families to pay attention (Feb. 15, 2009) – The peanut paste salmonella outbreak that began in September 2008 has continued with the addition of new products daily. Find out how to protect your family.
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.
Ruth and Tom Nesbitt honored with Kerr Award (Oct. 21, 2008) – Long-time Mesa residents Ruth and Tom Nesbitt were recognized for their contributions to Banner Desert and the Mesa community with the hospital's annual Kerr Award honor.
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.
Nominations sought for Community leader award (Aug. 15, 2008) –Banner Desert Medical Center is seeking nominations for the 2008 Kerr Award, which was created to recognize outstanding individuals who have dedicated their lives to improving health and quality of life in the East Valley
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.
Banner Desert Medical Center empowers women to take action on health issues (June 20, 2008) – Banner Desert has undertaken a comprehensive women’s health education initiative.
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.
