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Banner Sun Health Research Institute

10515 W Santa Fe Dr
Sun City, AZ 85351

Hours Today: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Welcome

Located in the retirement community of Sun City, Arizona and serving the Sun Cities, Surprise, Peoria, and surrounding areas, the Banner Sun Health Research Institute conducts research, clinical care, prevention and education in both memory and movement disorders.  Since its founding in 1986, the work by our scientists and physicians has had a significant impact on generating ground-breaking research in these debilitating age-related diseases.

We specialize in: 

  • Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
  • Movement Disorders including Parkinson’s Disease, Huntington’s disease, Tourette’s syndrome, dystonia and tremors
  • Family and Community Services
  • Brain and Body Donation Program
  • Center for Healthy Aging Program
  • Support Groups

Learn more about Banner Sun Health Research Institute or donate to our program.

Getting Here

Hours At This Location
Monday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
About Us

The work by scientists and physicians at Banner Sun Health Research Institute (BSHRI) has had a significant impact on generating groundbreaking research, developing effective treatments and devising strategies for prevention of many diseases.

BSHRI, together with its Arizona consortium partners, has been designated by the National Institutes of Health as one of just 31 Alzheimer’s Disease Centers in the nation. In addition, the first state-sponsored Arizona Parkinson’s Disease Center was established at Banner Sun Health Research Institute. We are also home to The Center for Healthy Aging, which explores the multiple factors contributing to healthy aging to enhance the quality of life for older adults.

Being diagnosed with a memory or movement disorder is difficult for both patients and their loved ones. The Cleo Roberts Memory and Movements Disorders Center, located on the campus of Banner Sun Health Research Institute, provides compassionate and state-of-the-art care. The clinic makes available, when possible, all ongoing studies and investigational medications in the field of Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s disease. In addition, we provide support for the community through our lectures and support groups.

We help train the next generation of researchers through our summer and school-year internships. Banner Sun Health Institute contributes to research around the nation through its Brain and Body Donation Program, in which local residents donate their tissue upon death to science. More than 1,600 local residents have donated their brain or tissue through the program.

Patients and Visitors

Family and Community Services

Caring for a person with dementia/movement disorder takes ongoing education, support and mentoring. Family Community Services has designed classes and programs to meet your in-person, online, webinar/teleconference and select DVDs. Keep in mind that many of our programs are designed for caregivers, family and friends of the person with Dementia. We offer various programs that are free to the community and patient’s families on a monthly basis. Please visit our calendar of events to find out what programs/classes are being offered.

Learn more about:

Debra Witthar, DNP

Neurology

Nurse Practitioner (NP), Banner Sun Health Research Institute
I value my patient and their families input and strive to work as a team when creating the plan of care. As a daughter of a Parkinson’s patient, I often tell patients, “I intend to work hard and provide excellent care for you, just as I would for my own Father”. I feel that when patients understand the personal implications Parkinson’s has in my own life, they appreciate my honesty and commitment to their care. I feel it is important to utilize a team approach to movement disorders, thus ensuring the needs of the patient are met. My dedication to research fulfills my desire to bring about new and innovative treatments to improve the quality of life for my patients.

Marina Reade, FNP

Memory and Cognitive Disorders Neurology

Nurse Practitioner (NP), Banner Sun Health Research Institute
My entire office strives to be respectful and responsive and to deliver highly personalized care.

Christine Belden, PsyD

Neuropsychology

Psychologist, Banner Sun Health Research Institute
I am proud and fortunate to work in a setting that allows her to utilize clinical acumen to aid in diagnosis and optimize and extend independence, while also contributing to promising research to better detect and treat - and one day - cure Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

Classes and Events

Join us for an upcoming class, event or support group.

BannerAlz- Coffee Talk for People with Parkinson’s & Care Partners- In Person
June 09, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

This is a group designed to provide camaraderie, socialization and support to people affected by Parkinson’s disease. If you or your spouse...

BannerAlz- Coffee Talk for People with Parkinson’s & Care Partners- In Person
June 23, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

This is a group designed to provide camaraderie, socialization and support to people affected by Parkinson’s disease. If you or your spouse...

BannerAlz- Coffee Talk for People with Parkinson’s & Care Partners- In Person
July 14, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

This is a group designed to provide camaraderie, socialization and support to people affected by Parkinson’s disease. If you or your spouse...