Banner University Medical Center Tucson

MEDNAX Expands Presence in Nevada through Affiliation with Leading Pediatric Neurology Practice

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Wednesday, August 14, 2019
General Health, Health, Hospitals, Practice Management, Mednax, Pediatrics, Banner University Medical Center Tucson, East Tennessee Children's Hospital, Children's Hospital of Fudan University

MEDNAX, Inc. (NYSE: MD), today announced its affiliation with Halthore Maller Pediatric Neurology Associates, LTD, a private pediatric neurology practice based in Las Vegas.

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  • MEDNAX, Inc. (NYSE: MD), today announced its affiliation with Halthore Maller Pediatric Neurology Associates, LTD, a private pediatric neurology practice based in Las Vegas.
  • The practice is an established group that has provided pediatric neurology services to Las Vegas and surrounding communities for nearly 25 years.
  • In addition to serving patients through a local office, the practice provides pediatric neurology services to three regional hospitals, including MountainView Hospital, Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center and University Medical Center of Southern Nevada.
  • This affiliation adds to the services MEDNAX provides in Nevada through its network of affiliated physicians across multiple specialties, including anesthesiology and pain management, developmental pediatrics, maternal-fetal medicine, neonatology, newborn hearing screen, pediatric critical care, pediatric emergency medicine, pediatric hospitalist, pediatric ophthalmology and radiology.

MSAA Announces New Chief Medical Officer

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Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Academic degrees, Education, Medical school, Doctor of Medicine, Banner University Medical Center Tucson

CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is proud to announce a new Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for the organization.

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  • CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is proud to announce a new Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for the organization.
  • He also holds the position of director of the Multiple Sclerosis Clinic at Banner University Medical Center and is a clinical professor of neurology at the University of Arizona Medical School.
  • Dr. Hendin earned his undergraduate degree at Washington University and his Medical Doctorate (MD) degree at Washington University Medical School.
  • He has had seven academic appointments, largely at Washington University Medical School and Arizona Medical School.

Two Arizona Medical Centers Earn Spots on National '100 Top Hospitals' List

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Monday, March 4, 2019
Health, Banner Health, Banner University Medical Center Tucson, Hospital, Tenet Healthcare, Healthcare in the United States

This is the second year in a row that Banner University Medical Center Phoenix has been recognized.

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  • This is the second year in a row that Banner University Medical Center Phoenix has been recognized.
  • The Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals study uses independent and objective research to analyze hospital and health system performance.
  • Fewer Complications and Infections: Patients at winning hospitals experienced 18.7 percent fewer complications and 19.3 percent fewer healthcare-associated infections than peer group hospitals.
  • Headquartered in Arizona, Banner Health is one of the largest nonprofit health care systems in the country.

University of Arizona Cancer Center and Banner-University Medical Center Tucson Join the Precision Oncology Alliance Powered by Caris Life Sciences

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Monday, July 30, 2018
Evidence-based medicine, Banner University Medical Center Tucson, University of Arizona, Precision medicine, Health

IRVING, Texas, July 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Caris Life Sciences, a leading innovator in molecular science focused on fulfilling the promise of precision medicine, today announced that the University of Arizona Cancer Center (UACC) and its clinical partner Banner University Medical Center Tucson (Banner UMC Tucson) have joined Caris' Precision Oncology Alliance (POA).

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  • IRVING, Texas, July 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Caris Life Sciences, a leading innovator in molecular science focused on fulfilling the promise of precision medicine, today announced that the University of Arizona Cancer Center (UACC) and its clinical partner Banner University Medical Center Tucson (Banner UMC Tucson) have joined Caris' Precision Oncology Alliance (POA).
  • "We look forward to working with Caris Life Sciences and the Precision Oncology Alliance to further advance molecular profiling and precision medicine," said Andrew Kraft, M.D., UACC Director.
  • The Precision Oncology Alliance (POA) was established by Caris Life Sciences to promote the study and appropriate use of molecular testing in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
  • The University of Arizona Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center with headquarters in Arizona.

World-renowned heart surgeon joins Banner Health

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Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Surgery, Medicine, Health care, Banner University Medical Center Tucson, University of Arizona, Banner Health, Cardiothoracic surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, University of Arizona College of Medicine, James Kirklin

PHOENIX, May 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Banner Health has announced Francisco Arabia, MD, an internationally recognized surgeon and executive leader in thoracic, cardiothoracic vascular and transplant surgery, has joined the organization.

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  • PHOENIX, May 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Banner Health has announced Francisco Arabia, MD, an internationally recognized surgeon and executive leader in thoracic, cardiothoracic vascular and transplant surgery, has joined the organization.
  • He will be primarily located at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, with additional responsibilities in Tucson and throughout the Banner system.
  • He comes to Banner from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where he served in several leadership roles focused on advanced heart disease, mechanical circulatory support, cardiothoracic surgery and comprehensive heart transplant programs.
  • Banner University Medical Center Phoenix is part of Banner Health, a nonprofit health care system with 28 hospitals in six states.