Banner Health
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A nonprofit health care system committed to making health care easier, so life can be better.
Based in Phoenix, Arizona
Joined January 2009
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We have seen a steady climb of COVID-19 cases in Arizona over the last two weeks. This trend is concerning to us, and also correlates with a rise in cases that we are seeing in our hospital ICUs. (1/3)
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Our ICUs are very busy caring for the sickest of the sick who are battling COVID-19. Since May 15, ventilated COVID-19 patients have quadrupled. Banner Health also recently reached capacity for patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) treatment. (2/3)
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Mitigation measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 are important as we continue our vaccination efforts. To date, less than 20% of Arizonans are fully vaccinated against the virus. This number needs to be much higher before we ease mitigation measures like masking. (1/5)
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These trends are a good reminder for everyone in the community to exercise behaviors that are proven to prevent the spread of COVID-19. (3/3)
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Wear a mask.
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We are strongly opposed to any decision or consideration to relax existing mask mandates. Evidence shows the mandates are working to slow the spread of COVID-19. Rolling back mask and distancing mandates now will reverse gains in slowing the spread. (1/8)
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Are you between 20 and 44 years old? 🙋♀️
42% of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Arizona were people between the ages of 20 and 44.
Stay home.
Wear a mask.
Practice social distancing.
Wash your hands.
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We’d also ask that businesses do the right thing by continuing to implement and enforce masking requirements within their establishments to protect their employees and patrons. (5/5)
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We strongly encourage that Arizonans continue to mask in public, avoid large gatherings and get vaccinated as soon as possible. (4/5)
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Masks play a vital role in preventing the spread of COVID-19. It is still important to wear masks in public while our vaccination rate is low in order to protect those who are at high risk and also those who have not had the opportunity to get their vaccine, yet. (2/5)
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We all want to return to a more normal way of living, and the best way for us to do this is for everyone to get the COVID-19 vaccine so that we have a high level of herd immunity in Arizona. (3/5)
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💜 if you're practicing social distancing.
RT if you think people need a refresher.
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Thank you to the
@Suns
and Go for visiting with pediatric patients at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center. One of Go's biggest fans, Charlotte, had been asking for him to come back and the Child Life team arranged for a surprise visit!
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Banner has worked for many months to expand its capacity and staffing in order to meet the increased demand for care brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
(1/12)
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Do not gather. Shrink your circle to include only those you live with. Wear a mask at all times when around those who are not part of your circle. We need every Arizonan to help us in this fight against COVID-19.
(11/12)
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Still feeling hesitant about getting the COVID-19 vaccine? We've busted some myths for you.
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@darth
Meet Aries, a hardworking security canine at Banner North Colorado Medical Center - police work is ruff!
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Thank you to
@ArizonaFBall
and coach's wife, Amber Fisch, for distributing holiday gifts at the Diamond Children’s Medical Center!
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For any questioning what “quadrupled” refers to, specifically:
• As of 5/15, total number of patients vented - 27
• As of 6/8, total number of patients vented - 117
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To protect patients, team members and the community, all Banner Health employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 by November 1.
(1/2)
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Say it again, louder for the people in the back.
Wear a mask.
URGENT: Another record day for
#COVID19
with 2,519 new positive cases in Arizona. Everyone must wear a mask and maintain physical distancing. We all have a role to play in slowing the spread. Please do your part.
#MaskUpArizona
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Some believe that if hospitals are filling up they can just stop doing “elective” surgeries. (1/6)
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Declining COVID-19 infection rates are the result of swift/diligent action by our city + county leaders to mandate masking, social distancing & other protective measures. Rolling those back now is not prudent. Our city leaders must hold strong and retain the mask mandates. (2/8)
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Do not leave your home if you are ill except to receive medical care. Wear a mask when you’re in public near others. Stay six feet away from others. Wash your hands frequently. Wipe down surfaces that may be infected. Avoid gatherings of 10 or more people. (6/6)
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We know—and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirms—wearing a mask reduces the spread of infection. Retaining the mask mandates is the right thing to do. (8/8 )
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With flu season upon us, masking + getting a flu shot are the best one-two punch to stay healthy and stop the spread. The virus is still very prevalent in our community and signs point to another surge later this year, according to patterns in other parts of the world. (7/8)
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However, there is still worrisome community spread of the virus, and the younger age range of those infected is concerning. Our experts understand that the community is experiencing "COVID fatigue," but COVID-19 is still strong and in our midst. (6/8)
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Banner Health hospitals in metro Phoenix have cared for nearly 50 percent of all the state's COVID-19 patients. We are finally seeing encouraging signs of fewer COVID hospitalizations. (5/8)
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This means that the hospitals are closed to incoming emergency transports and hospital transfers while they quickly work to address a backlog of patients. Diversion does not apply to walk-in patients who need emergency care. This is a very fluid situation and status.
(4/12)
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For our health care heroes' sake, and everyone's sake, we must stay the course on masking and distancing for the foreseeable future. (4/8)
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Yesterday (12/28/20), up to 10 Phoenix-area hospitals were actively diverting patients at the same time; this morning (12/29/20), 6 Phoenix-area hospitals are currently on diversion.
(3/12)
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Let's all play the role of "person wearing mask!"
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Thank you to
@Suns
players Bismack Biyombo and Ish Wainright for visiting patients at Banner Children’s at Desert! The guys and Go spent time sharing words of encouragement and chatting with families in the pediatric ICU, pediatric oncology and general pediatrics units.
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Our health care heroes on the front lines and all those supporting their efforts have been lifted up during the toughest times thanks to our communities doing the right thing to slow the spread. (3/8)
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In addition, if you are experiencing a life-threatening medical event, please do not delay care. It is important that everyone experiencing a medical event be evaluated by a health care professional who will determine what level of care is needed.
(12/12)
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For the past two months, COVID-19 cases, positivity rate, hospitalizations and COVID-19 deaths have been on the rise in Arizona. Hospitals in Arizona have experienced an influx of patients in the last 48 hours which has caused several of them to go on diversion.
(2/12)
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Hey,
@dog_rates
, meet Aries, a hardworking security canine at Banner North Colorado Medical Center - police work is ruff!
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Pro tip:
Wear 👏
Your 👏
Mask 👏
There was a record-high number of cases reported in Arizona this morning: 2,392.
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It is not uncommon for hospitals to go on diversion during the winter when volume is higher, but it is unusual for so many to be on diversion at the same time—with the length of stay and complexity of care for COVID-19 patients adding to the challenge that this presents.
(6/12)
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We would ask that all those in the community do their part to help Arizona hospitals and health systems as we manage this COVID-19 surge.
(10/12)
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Postponing elective, medically necessary procedures will not have a positive impact on the health of our community. Speak with your doctor about your risks and benefits of surgery before delaying care. (4/6)
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We will continue to provide the best possible care for everyone who comes through our doors and would like to ask the community to exercise behaviors that are proven to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We cannot fight this pandemic alone. We need you. (5/6)
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We, Arizona's largest health system, are adding nearly 1,000 out-of-state nurses + respiratory therapists to our workforce to help with the COVID-19 pandemic. This represents about 2X the amount of external labor that we add in AZ during a busy flu season.
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We care for some of the most vulnerable people in our communities and we owe it to them to take every measure possible to ensure the safest care environment.
via
@azcentral
(2/2)
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Diversion only applies to incoming transfers. Walk-in patients will still be seen and cared for as quickly as possible; they will not be turned away. In addition, we have not yet activated the triage addendum to Arizona’s Crisis Standards of Care plan.
(8/12)
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💥 TESTING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE IN
#PHOENIX
TODAY 💥
If you have symptoms or concern of exposure, call 1-844-549-1851 for an appointment.
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Elective surgeries include things like a mastectomy for breast cancer, gallbladder removal for stones and a hip replacement for pain. If significantly postponed, they might become emergency surgeries. Emergency surgeries can have a longer recovery and worse outcomes. (3/6)
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Thank you to all the healthcare heroes in Banner communities and beyond for your continued fight against COVID-19. Your dedication and compassion do not go unnoticed.
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As the largest employer & health care provider in AZ, we support
@dougducey
,
@AZSenateGOP
&
@AZHouseGOP
's 20x2020 teacher salary plan because we believe in supporting and investing in the teachers that will shape the minds of the next generation of health care workers.
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If you are exposed to tear gas or pepper spray, follow these safety tips and call 1-800-222-1222 for further guidance.
If participating in protests: hydrate, bring extra water and follow CDC guidelines to further prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Hospitals may go on and off diversion within hours if they are able to free up enough capacity and resources within that time, while others may remain on diversion for longer.
(5/12)
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Elective surgeries are planned at least 24 hours into the future. They are medically necessary procedures done in a safe, controlled, non-emergency setting. Most all elective surgeries do not require ICU stays and many can be performed outpatient with no hospitalization. (2/6)
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Patients who present to emergency rooms will still receive standard care but may experience longer wait times due to hospital diversions.
(9/12)
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This is a situation that must be quickly and carefully addressed through balancing of patients and resources between hospitals, increasing staffing, pausing elective procedures and expediting discharges for those who no longer need hospital care.
(7/12)
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Congratulations to Banner – University Medical Center Tucson for achieving Magnet Recognition®! Magnet is awarded to select organizations who achieve the highest levels of safety, quality, and satisfaction among nurses and patients alike.
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Here’s what you need to know about
#ECMO
and those who operate the machines.
ECMO is an external lung machine that's used if a patient's lungs get so damaged that they don't work, even with the assistance of a ventilator.
(1/3)
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Yesterday, on ‘Twosday’ 2/22/22, Brooke and Jaren welcomed twins at Banner Desert Medical Center! Each baby born yesterday at Banner Desert received these commemorative onesies. Congratulations Mom and Dad!
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We encourage you to continue to mask, social distance and vaccinate to help decrease the spread of the more infectious COVID-19 Delta variant.
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Banner patients being hospitalized for COVID-19 are younger than they were during prior surges, and 94% of those patients are unvaccinated. The best thing you can do for yourself and for your loved ones is to get vaccinated!
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Why wear a mask?
* Be fancy or fun! You can celebrate Halloween in July.
* You save $ on makeup.
* You can make faces at your family without them knowing.
* You can eat lots of garlic.
* It shows everyone how caring you are.
* It protects others. It protects you.
#MaskUpAZ
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To our LGBTQ+ community, Banner stands with you and supports you!
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Pediatric patients at Banner - Thunderbird Medical Center were treated to a special surprise from the
@Dbacks
. Outfielder Corbin Carroll and pitcher Drey Jameson took pictures with patients and gifted them some autographed team merchandise. Thank you for the visit!
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For those who are asking, why not just get more
#ECMO
machines? Without properly trained operators, increases in available equipment are insufficient. (3/3)
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A team of 80+ nurses and physicians at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix is using ECMO, an organ bypass machine, to oxygenate blood in patients with COVID-19 who cannot take in sufficient oxygen on their own or with the assistance of a ventilator.
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Heart disease in women and its risk factors are often undertreated, under recognized and underdiagnosed. Our team at Banner Desert went Red today to raise awareness!
#GoRedforWomen
#GoRed
#WearRedDay
#HeartMonth
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Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Practice physical distancing.
Maricopa county
#COVID19
day over day age growth by day:
Under 20: 207 (6.7%)
20-44: 865 (5.7%)
45-64: 398 (4.9%)
65 Plus: 127 (3.5%)
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The newest mutation of COVID-19, the Delta variant, has increased concern around the world. Here are some myths addressed.
#Delta
#COVID19
#DeltaVariant
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In 23 years as a Banner Boswell volunteer, Millie, age 99, has given more than 6,500 hours!
#NationalVolunteerWeek
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Follow the link to read the full Terms of Use for Banner Health's social media sites:
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Congratulations to our CEO Peter Fine for being named one of Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People of 2021! We are grateful to have such a dedicated and inspiring leader recognized for his accomplishments.
#MHMostInfluential
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Thank you to
@imaginedragons
for stopping by Cardon Children's and visiting with our patients ahead of tonight's show!
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The Star Wars crew surprised 12-year-old Kevin Garcia, an oncology patient at Banner Children's at Thunderbird, for his birthday! This is the first visit they've been able to make since the start of the pandemic, so it was exciting for everyone involved.
#StarWars
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Banner Gateway Medical Center held a ribbon cutting today for its new, five-story patient tower and additional areas, doubling the size of the hospital! The $243-million project is expected to add more than 600 new jobs.
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It's much cheaper to stay home.
But if you choose to go out, wear a mask. A black one goes with every outfit.
Partygoers have been packing Arizona bars. Now the state is a coronavirus hot spot
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Banner Health leaders are wearing red today to raise awareness of heart disease in women - the leading cause of death of women in the United States.
#GoRed
#WearRedDay
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Dr. Marjorie Bessel, MD, chief clinical officer, Banner Health was recognized as one of Arizona's Most Influential Women of 2020 by
@AZBigMedia
.
Congratulations Dr. Bessel!
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Welcome to Phoenix,
@ErikCompton3
. We’re looking forward to your visit tomorrow for a special transplant bell ringing ceremony
#DonateLife
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With an increasing need for behavioral health care in the Valley and around the country, Banner Thunderbird Medical Center recently completed a new 12-bed inpatient pediatric behavioral health unit for patients ages 5-12. (Thread)
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Ivermectin is not an FDA-approved treatment for COVID. Clinical trials are ongoing to assess ivermectin, but no clear findings have been released that confirm this drug as an effective form of COVID treatment. Banner providers will not prescribe it.
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@KurtRexCooper
@stephanieinnes
@BorderReporter
@dougducey
We recommend that you read this thread, explaining more about
#ECMO
machines.
For those who are asking, why not just get more
#ECMO
machines? Without properly trained operators, increases in available equipment are insufficient. (3/3)
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Thank you to the
@Suns
for hosting some of our heart transplant patients from our program at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix (BUMCP) and the team members who support their treatment!
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💥 TESTING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE IN
#PHOENIX
TODAY 💥
If you have symptoms or concern of exposure, call 1-844-549-1851 for an appointment.
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The best vaccine is the one that is available to you! Use this chart to know the difference, and learn more here:
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We will continue to provide the best possible care for everyone who comes through our doors and would like to ask the community to exercise behaviors that are proven to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
We are well prepared to manage an increase in patient volume. Read our full statement here:
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As part of her lung cancer treatment and recovery plan, Banner surgery and surgical oncology chief, Dr. Taylor Riall, completed a 5k run. Dr. Riall is 2 months out of lung surgery and finished 2nd in her age group.
Read her story from
@kgun9
, .
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Save this graphic so you know the difference between side effects you might feel after getting vaccinated and when you should be tested for a COVID infection. The vaccine cannot infect you with COVID, but it is possible to become infected before or between the 2 vaccine doses.
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Thank you for the timely reminder,
@dougducey
! Friends, please join us and
#MaskUpAZ
.
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Santa Claus hitched a ride on the BannerAir helicopter recently to visit kids at Banner Children’s at Desert. He brought mini plush helicopters and candy canes to pass out while he listened to the kids share their Christmas wish lists!
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Congratulations to the 2021
@phxbizjournal
#HealthCareHeroes
! We’re grateful to have such inspiring leaders Becky Kuhn, chief operating officer, and chief clinical officer, Dr. Marjorie Bessel, recognized for their amazing accomplishments.
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This week, Banner Thunderbird Medical Center hosted a memorial ribbon service to remember those we've lost, celebrate those who have recovered and recognize the hard work of each and every team member who worked through the pandemic. Together, we move forward.
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Congratulations to Dr. O'Hea, who was honored at the Fanatics All-Star Game Send Off at
@ChaseField
! Every year,
@Fanatics
provides a pre-game send off for the
@Dbacks
player representing the team for the All-Star Game. Thank you for all you've done Dr. O'Hea!
#RattleOn
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Our new women’s tower is officially open and we had the joy of delivering our first c-section baby in the new Banner Desert Medical Center L&D OR suite. Welcome baby Ethan. A huge thank you to all who have been involved in seeing this labor of love through from start to finish.
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