Archives 2003-2005
Mistletoe, Holly, Poinsettia and Pine: Traditional Christmas plants may cause holiday poisonings
PHOENIX (December 7, 2005) – More than any other time of year, plants seem to signify the holiday season. Small pines and firs become festive Christmas...
Banner Good Samaritan chosen as one of U.S. 100 top cardiovascular hospitals
PHOENIX (October 31, 2005) – Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center has been chosen one of the nation's "100 Top Hospitals" for cardiovascular services
Banner Good Samaritan recipient of the 2005 Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award
PHOENIX (October 26, 2005) – The Arizona Psychological Association (AzPA) awarded Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center the 2005 Psychologically Health
Banner Good Samaritan Bariatrics Program named a Center of Excellence by United Healthcare
PHOENIX (August 15, 2005) – Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center's Bariatric Center was recognized for excellence by United Healthcare and has been de...
Liver transplant outcomes at Banner Good Samaritan are highest in Southwest region
PHOENIX (August 11, 2005) – Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center's liver transplant program has consistently produced the highest patient outcome rate...
"Virtually Yours"
PHOENIX (Aug. 1, 2005) - Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix is slated to unveil the Valley's first Simulation Education and Training Cent...
Banner Good Samaritan installs latest generation of CT scanners
PHOENIX (June 28, 2005) – Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center has installed the world's fastest, most powerful computed tomography (CT) system, making...
MAGNET-ized Nursing Care
PHOENIX (June 13, 2005)—Awarded the coveted Magnet™ seal of approval from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the credentialing...
Researchers demonstrate how brain imaging can be used to identify risk factors for Alzheimer's disease
PHOENIX (May 30, 2005) – Researchers have developed a new research tool to evaluate factors suggested to increase or decrease the risk of ...
Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center receives USHHS Medal of Honor for organ donation rates
PHOENIX (May 23, 2005) – Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, Arizona's busiest and most experienced transplant hospital, received one of t...
Banner Health facilities support Stroke Check 2005
PHOENIX (May 9, 2005) – Stroke is the third leading cause of death and the leading cause of serious long-term disability in America. The best way to p...
West Nile Virus Support Group Forms
PHOENIX (April 28, 2005) – Arizona again faces a potentially challenging West Nile Virus (WNV) season. Last year, Arizona led the nation with 400 tota...
Surrogate quintuplets born at Banner Good Samaritan
PHOENIX (April 26, 2005) –Two Phoenix-area families are celebrating the rare birth of quintuplets this morning at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center...
Warm temperatures bring rattlesnake encounters; nine victims in recent 24-hour period
PHOENIX (April 15, 2005) – The return of warm springtime temperatures in central Arizona is a perfect time for valley residents to be out enjo...
200th liver transplant performed at Banner Good Samaritan
PHOENIX (April 13, 2005) – On Tuesday, April 12, transplant surgeons James Cashman, M.D.; Lawrence Koep, M.D.; and Jeff Brink, M.D.; performed the 200...
Critter Crawl Family Fun Walk on May 7, 2005, to benefit Banner Poison Control Center Hotline
PHOENIX (April 13, 2005) – Please join Honorary Chairman Jake Voskuhl, of the Phoenix Suns, for the first-ever Critter Crawl Family Fun Walk t...
ALS Clinic named 20th Certified Center of Excellence by ALS Association
Certification indicates that care meets the highest standards and comprehensive needs of patients, families and caregivers...
Pulmonary Hypertension: The Other High Blood Pressure
PHOENIX (November 9, 2004) – Pulmonary hypertension (PH) simply defined high blood pressure in lungs. But the simplicity ends there. PH is a co...
Banner Good Sam Receives Award for Organ and Tissue Donation Efforts
Phoenix (Nov. 8, 2004) -- The Donor Network of Arizona (DNA) has recognized Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center (BGSMC) in Phoenix for its contributi...
Kidney patient receives gift of life from anonymous organ donor at Banner Good Samaritan
PHOENIX (Oct. 28, 2004) – Early Wednesday morning, surgeons at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center performed the hospital's first nondirected live do...
Banner Good Samaritan CEO Steve Seiler set to retire in January
PHOENIX (October 5, 2004) – Steven L. Seiler, CEO of Banner Good Samaritan since June 1992, announced that he retire from his position effective ...
Texas Mother Delivers Quintuplets at Banner Good Samaritan
PHOENIX (Sept. 19, 2004) – When Darcy Bryant and husband Craig discovered they would become the parents of quintuplets, they sought out the high-risk...
Banner Good Samaritan finishes expansion work; new maternity, cardiology and outpatient areas open
PHOENIX (Sept. 14, 2004) – It officially began on Nov.1, 2001, when Banner Good Samaritan leaders broke ground on a $90-million expansion and renova...
Harry
PHOENIX (Sept. 14, 2004) – The newly constructed cardiology center at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix, Ariz., has been named in honor ...
Banner Good Samaritan offers program for rapid HIV-1 testing during Labor and Delivery
PHOENIX (July 22, 2004) – A new test available at
Banner Good Samaritan Opens Movement Disorders Center
PHOENIX (June 15, 2004) – A Movement Disorders Center at Banner Good Samaritan Rehabilitation Institute now has a dedicated, patient care ar...
Carbon monoxide poses unseen danger for summer boaters
PHOENIX (May 24, 2004) – The increasing popularity of ski-boat watersports such as teak surfing/platform dragging brings an increased risk of being ex...
Children and Household Chemicals are Focus of National Poison Prevention Week, March 21-27
Banner Poison Control Center, Maricopa County public health agencies team to raise awareness of accidental child poisonings PHOENIX (March 21...
Banner Good Samaritan Opens New Cardiology Center
PHOENIX (March 2, 2004) – Banner Good Samaritan unveiled its new Cardiology Center in late February...
Banner Good Samaritan Opens New Maternity Center
PHOENIX (January 14, 2004) – Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center is watching the birth of its new Maternity Center...
Banner Good Samaritan Scientists Discover Brain Changes in Healthy Young Adults at Genetic Risk for Alzheimer's Disease
PHOENIX (December 16, 2003) – Researchers have detected the earliest known brain changes in people at risk for Alzheimer's disease.
The Other High Blood Pressure
PHOENIX (November 18, 2003) – Pulmonary hypertension (PH) simply defined is high blood pressure in the lungs. But the simplicity ends there...
Kenny Williamson Wins Gold at the Special Olympics
PHOENIX (October, 2003) - Kenny Williamson won a gold medal for his division at the Special Olympics National Golf Tournament in Florida. "My long game was on,"...
Arizona Researchers Receive $4 million NIMH Grant to Continue Their Brain Imaging Study of Persons at Risk for Alzheimer's Disease
PHOENIX (August 15, 2003) – During the past five years, Arizona researchers have been using imaging techniques to track brain changes...
Banner Good Sam employee invited to attend Special Olympics National Golf Tournament
PHOENIX (August 28, 2003) – Kenny Williamson, the patient transport elevator operator known for his positive attitude and excellent service for the past 22 years...
Pennsylvania Mother Delivers Quintuplets at Banner Good Samaritan
PHOENIX (July 24, 2003) – When Rebecca Wilson and husband Robert discovered they would become the parents of quintuplets, their doctor directed them to Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center and perinatologist John Elliott, M.D.
Banner Good Samaritan recognized as a "Best Hospital" in U.S.News & World Report
PHOENIX (July 17, 2003) – For the sixth consecutive year, U.S.News & World Report has recognized Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center...
City of Hope Samaritan Bone Marrow Transplantation Program Provides Milestone 300th BMT
PHOENIX (May 28, 2003) – An Arizona resident is scheduled on Friday, May 30, to become the 300th bone marrow transplant (BMT) patient at the City of Hope•Samaritan Bone Marrow Transplantation Program, located at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in downtown Phoenix, Ariz.
Banner Good Samaritan Telemedicine Program Breaks New Ground with Successful Payson Test
PHOENIX (April 10, 2003) - Direct video link allows patients, personal physicians to "visit" specialists without traveling to metro area.
Banner Health Hospitals Change Names
PHOENIX (April 2, 2003) – Banner Health, the Valley's largest and most comprehensive health care provider, is modifying the names of its seven hospitals in the Phoenix area.
Laura Dreier Breast Center Receives $75,000 Komen Grant
PHOENIX (March 17, 2003) - Greater Phoenix Community Clinical Oncology Program receives additional Komen grant for public outreach.
Growth in Valley, State has Good Samaritan Taking Measures to Alleviate Blood Shortages
PHOENIX (March 17, 2003) - Arizona's busiest surgery, trauma departments require blood for lifesaving procedures.
Children and Household Chemicals are Focus of National Poison Prevention Week
PHOENIX (March 17, 2003) - Good Samaritan Regional Poison Center Hotline received record number of calls in 2002.
New FDA-Approved Office Procedures in Gynecology Available at Good Samaritan
PHOENIX (January 31, 2003) - Good Samaritan gynecology office offers novel therapies to women; trains Valley physicians in use of new techniques.
'Reach Out and Read' – Good Samaritan promotes early childhood literacy
PHOENIX (January 6, 2003) - Statistics show that fewer than 50 percent of American parents read to their infants and toddlers on a regular basis.
