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2020-09-23
Banner Health opposes lifting mask mandates
A press release from Banner Health opposing the lifting of mask mandates. -
2020-10-27
Banner Health COVID-19 update in Arizona from October 27, 2020
A press release from October 27. 2020 giving an update on COVID-19 in Arizona. -
2020-11-03
Banner Health shares travel safety tips for those planning to travel over the holidays
A press release from Banner Health providing safety tips for those who wish to travel during the holidays. -
2020-10-01
Patient companions allowed at Banner ambulatory facilities
A press release describing how " Banner Health further modified its visitor restrictions to allow patients at Banner ambulatory settings, such as clinics, surgery centers and urgent cares, to have a companion (family member or friend) accompany them on the visit. Patient companions are also now permitted at Banner hospitals for patients in the emergency room or receiving outpatient treatment." -
2020-11-10
Banner Health COVID-19 update in Arizona from November 10, 2020
A press release from Banner health on November 10, 2020, giving an update on Covid-19 in Arizona. -
2020-11
Banner Health recommends alternatives to in-person gatherings this Thanksgiving
A press release in which Banner Health recommends alternatives to in-person gatherings on Thanksgiving. Banner Health advises that individuals evaluate the risk level of their Thanksgiving plans and consider safer alternatives for those activities that present a higher risk of contracting or spreading the virus. -
2020-11-20
Banner Health reinstates no visitor policy at all Arizona locations.
A press release detailing Banner Health reinstating no visitor policy at all Arizona locations, going into effect at 6 p.m. on Nov. 22 -
2020-11-20
Banner Health joins Mayo Clinic, Dignity Health and others to spread "Mask Up" message Wearing a face mask is best way to slow down surging COVID-19 pandemic
Banner Health is pleased to join local health organizations Mayo Clinic and Dignity Health (CommonSpirit Health), as well as other top U.S. health systems, in a "Mask Up" promotion campaign designed to encourage everyone to wear a mask as protection for themselves and others against COVID-19. -
2020-11-24
Banner Health virtual press conference transcript and video Chief Clinical Officer addresses COVID-19 response across six-state service area
Banner Health hosted a COVID-19 press conference with speaker Dr. Marjorie Bessel, chief clinical officer at Banner Health. Dr. Bessel addressed topics such as capacity, staffing, current treatments available, vaccine distribution and mitigation efforts. -
2020-11-18
Banner Health Update in Colorado
Banner Health enhances visitor restrictions in Northern Colorado. Restrictions now to include locations in addition to hospitals -
07/22/21
COVID-19 specimen collection site
Banner Health team members collect samples from patients to test for COVID-19. More information available at http://bannerhealth.mediaroom.com/COVID-19info. -
07/22/2021
Handmade surgical masks
Members of Banner Health's Innovation Team convert sterilization wrap into surgical masks in an effort to conserve supplies. More: http://bannerhealth.mediaroom.com/masks -
04/02/2020
Medical center triage tent B-Roll
To protect our patients and health care workers, Banner Health is erecting triage tents at several of its medical centers to process patients upon arrival. -
04/02/2020
3D printed face shields
The 3D printing community is coming together to ensure Banner Health employees have the personal protective equipment (PPE) they need. Manufacturing is taking place across the Banner Health service area. -
04/10/2020
Community group donates masks to hospitals
Members of Chinese American COVID-19 Relief AZ deliver thousands of masks to Banner Health medical centers, including this delivery to Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix. -
07/22/2021
Safe Place for Care media kit
Chief Clinical Officer Marjorie Bessel, MD, outlines ways Banner Health is ensuring our facilities are a safe place for care for patients. Changes include using thermal cameras to detect fevers and continuous masking. -
07/22/2021
Banner ECMO entrevista español
Entrevista con Melody Nungaray-Ortiz en Español. Nungaray-Ortiz es una miembra del equipo de ECMO en Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix. -
07/22/2021
Banner ECMO team Interviews
Interviews with members of the ECMO team at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix describe efforts underway to treat patients with severe symptoms associated with COVID-19. -
07/22/2021
COVID-19 health care workers in unit
Nurses, respiratory therapists, physicians and others throughout Banner Health work around the clock to care for patients with COVID-19. B-Roll available for download, editing and broadcast. -
07/22/2021
Banner ECMO team B-Roll
Members of the ECMO team at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix show how they use special equipment to stabilize and treat patients who are unable to maintain blood oxygen levels. -
07/22/2021
Banner Health COVID-19 fairgrounds test site
Banner Health team members administer COVID-19 tests at the Arizona State Fairgrounds. B-Roll is available for download, editing and broadcast. More info: http://bannerhealth.mediaroom.com/COVID-19info -
08/05/2020
Cox Business donates medical supplies
Cox Business donate more than $200,000 worth of filtration and surgical masks. Community partners such as Cox Business continue to show their support for Banner Health's frontline health care workers. -
07/22/2021
Research shows COVID-19 link to heart damage
Banner Health experts are encouraging cardiac screenings for student-athletes as new research has revealed potential heart damage as a potential after effect from COVID-19 infection. -
07/22/2021
COVID-19 vaccinations with Dr. Bessel
Marjorie Bessel, MD, chief clinical officer of Banner Health, is on site at Arizona State Fairgrounds where Banner is administering thousands of vaccines. -
07/22/2021
COVID-19 vaccinations
Interview with Nancy Zismann, chief clinical services officer, Banner Health Zismann talks about Banner's vaccine operations. As of Feb. 5, 2021, Banner has provided more than 130,000 vaccines. -
07/22/2021
COVID-19 Pfizer vaccinations
Samantha Chapman, Ambulatory Pharmacy Operations coordinator, speaks about how Banner prepares and handles vaccines administered at Arizona State Fairgrounds. -
07/22/2021
COVID-19 syringe demonstration
Banner Health vaccination experts demonstrate the correct handling of COVID-19 vaccine at demonstration at the Arizona State Fairgrounds in central Phoenix. -
07/22/2021
COVID-19 Hospital care B-roll
B-roll of Banner Estrella Medical Center in west Phoenix where more than a thousand COVID-19 patients have been successfully treated during the pandemic. -
07/22/2021
COVID-19 interview with physician
Pritesh Patel, MD, speaks about what it was like to provide ongoing care for COVID-19 patients and families at Banner Estrella Medical Center in west Phoenix. -
07/22/2021
COVID-19 RN talks about caring for patients
Sarah Asel, RN, talks about what it is like to care for COVID-19 patients and the joy she experiences as one returns to thank her and colleagues for their care. -
07/22/2021
COVID-19 patient returns to Banner Estrella
Debbie Olsen, a former COVID-19 patient, returns to say thank you to the "life-saving'' doctors, nurses and staff who treated her for this life-threatening virus. -
09/10/2020
COVID-19 care: Celebrating 1,000+ COVID-19 discharges
Both Banner Estrella and Banner Thunderbird Medical Centers celebrated 1,000+ lives saved from COVID-19. Each hospital reached that milestone within a few days of each other. -
07/22/2021
COVID-19 and myocarditis
Interview with Medical Director Steven Erickson, MD, as well as a physical therapist and a patient about COVID-19 effects on myocarditis, including diagnosis and treatment. -
12/02/2020
COVID-19 Dec. 2, 2020 press conference
Marjorie Bessel, MD, chief clinical officer at Banner Health, provides a system-wide update on Banner's response to the COVID-19 surges in many of the states it serves. -
12/08/2020
COVID-19 Dec. 9, 2020 press conference
Marjorie Bessel, MD, chief clinical officer of Banner Health, talks about the pandemic, increasing numbers of hospitalizations and what to expect in coming weeks -
12/18/2020
COVID-19 Dec. 18, 2020 press conference
Marjorie Bessel, MD, chief clinical officer of Banner Health, provides the latest updates on how the health care system is caring for a patient surge during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
12/23/2021
COVID-19 Dec. 23, 2020 press conference
Marjorie Bessel, MD, chief medical officer of Banner Health, provides an update about how the six-state healthcare system is handling teh COVID-19 surge. -
12/30/2021
COVID-19 Dec. 30, 2020 press conference
Marjorie Bessel, MD, chief clinical officer of Banner Health, gives an update on how the health system is dealing with the pandemic and the importance of masking up to contain the spread of COVID-19. -
01/06/2021
COVID-19 Jan. 6, 2021 press conference
Marjorie Bessel, MD, chief clinical officer of Banner Health, gives an update on how the health care system is managing the COVID-19 surge in six states. -
01/12/2021
COVID-19 Jan. 13, 2021 press conference
Marjorie Bessel, MD and other metro Phoenix health leaders discuss how their health systems are handling the challenges of Arizona's record number of cases. -
01/27/2021
COVID-19 Jan. 27, 2021 press conference
Marjorie Bessel, MD, chief medical officer of Banner Health, talks about the need for vaccination and social distancing as Arizona experiences slightly fewer COVID-19 cases. -
02/03/2021
COVID-19 Feb. 3, 2021 press conference
Marjorie Bessel, MD, chief clinical officer of Banner Health, talks about how Banner is handling with the COVID-19 pandemic and that the health system has vaccinated more than 125,000 people -
2020-10-27
Banner Health: Current COVID-19 surge could surpass rates from June
Preparing for a surge; Banner warns that things could be worse than in the summer. -
2020-06-05
Banner Health warns COVID-19 trend could overload Arizona hospitals
Banner Health Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Marjorie Bessel told media Friday that intensive care units in Arizona were very busy. -
2020-12-09
Doctors express concern as hospital beds fill in Arizona
Some doctors around the state are sounding the alarm on the number of available hospital beds - or lack thereof - as coronavirus cases surge.