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COVID-19 Update: Banner Health virtual press conference

Chief Clinical Officer Marjorie Bessel, MD, provides update on COVID-19 surge

PHOENIX (Feb. 17, 2021) – Today, Marjorie Bessel, MD, chief clinical officer at Banner Health addressed COVID-19 topics during a virtual press conference. Topics included: hospital capacity and staffing, resumption of elective surgeries and the need to maintain masking and social distancing.

Earlier this week, Bessel was recognized as a national healthcare leader for her work surrounding COVID-19.

VIDEO: Feb. 17, 2021 press conference 

Please email [email protected] for additional questions. As our medical experts are focused on patient care and the pandemic response, Dr. Bessel will not be available for additional interviews.

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