Tag: Banner Health
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Banner Health report shows Arizona research driving national medical innovation
Milestones in Research details 1,300 clinical and translational research studies, FDA-approved heart device, landmark Alzheimer’s prevention work PHOENIX (May 26, 2026) – Banner Health’s $80.5 million research enterprise delivered breakthrough treatments to Arizona patients in 2025 while advancing wide-ranging therapies toward FDA approval, according to the organization’s annual Milestones in Research report released today. Operating…
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Banner Health becomes world leader in total artificial heart program
Nonprofit health system completes 50th procedure, more than any other center globally since 2022 PHOENIX (April 27, 2026) – Banner Health on Monday announced it has reached a major milestone completing more than 50 total artificial heart implantation procedures, more than any center worldwide since 2022. This achievement solidifies the nonprofit health system’s position as the…
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Banner – University Medicine Physician and College Faculty Member Leads U.S. Early Feasibility Efforts in Treating Complex Heart Rhythm Disorders
Peter Weiss, MD, is an associate clinical professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. Dr. Peter Weiss’ research uses ultra-cold cryoablation for complex ventricular arrhythmias. Ventricular arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm that affects the lower chambers of the heart, which are responsible for pumping blood throughout the…
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A decade of impact: U of A and Banner Health transform health care in Arizona
University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella and Banner Health CEO Amy Perry highlight a proclamation from Governor Katie Hobbs declaring Oct. 24 as Academic Medicine Day. Photo courtesy of the Arizona Board of Regents In the 10 years since Banner Health and the University of Arizona forged a partnership to redefine academic medicine and health care delivery…
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Falloposcope cancer screening tool testing advances to next steps
Jennifer Barton, PhD, is spearheading an effort to diagnose ovarian cancer earlier and give high-risk patients a new option. https://healthsciences.arizona.edu/media/oembed?url=https%3A//youtu.be/5_dEtlgAb98&max_width=0&max_height=0&hash=QmrIliikc2p3p0oDesMEIH1Sepc5O_BMbc9P6Vx9erQ Jennifer Barton, PhD, has spent decades working to improve the timeline for detecting ovarian cancer. She and her collaborators are now conducting two pilot trials using optimized versions of her patented falloposcope – the first endoscope…
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Nicholas Theodore, MD, MS, Joins the College as Chair of Neurosurgery at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix
Nicholas Theodore, MD, MS, is a nationally recognized expert in brain and spinal cord injury. Nationally recognized expert in brain and spinal cord injury comes back to Phoenix Nicholas Theodore, MD, MS, a nationally recognized expert in brain and spinal cord injury has joined the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix as chair of…
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A Heart for Innovation: Leading the Future of Heart Failure Care
A leading cause of death globally, heart failure affects more than 6 million Americans. From personalized diagnostics to artificial heart technology, Banner Health and the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix are redefining what’s possible for patients across Arizona and beyond Heart failure affects more than 6 million Americans and remains one of…
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Dr. Corey Casper named Banner Health Chief Research Officer
Physician-scientist brings extensive experience to new role PHOENIX (Feb. 3, 2025) – Corey Casper, MD, MPH, who has more than 20 years of experience as a physician-scientist in Seattle, has been named Chief Research Officer for Banner Health. “Dr. Casper will be dedicated to our efforts delivering the best care to our communities and enhancing…
