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11/12/2025

While Thanksgiving may center around togetherness, it’s also a peak time for home cooking fires and food poisoning. Nothing ruins a good Thanksgiving gathering faster than a trip to the urgent care or emergency department. Following a few helpful safety tips can make it a Thanksgiving to remember - in a good way.

Stay safe this Thanksgiving! Discover 10 essential tips to prevent food poisoning and cooking accidents for a memorable holiday gathering.

11/11/2025

Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Banner — University Medical Center Phoenix celebrated their very first Halloween last week by sporting some fun (and tiny) handmade costumes. From a caterpillar to a respiratory therapist outfit modeled after an actual Banner — University team member, the babies brought smiles and laughs to their families and staff to make for a festive celebration in the hospital as they get closer to being discharged and beginning their healthy lives.

11/11/2025

It’s not always problems in our teeth that trigger toothaches. Conditions that affect nerves, sinuses or the jaw can also cause dental pain. Knowing the difference can help to get the right care and relief.

Tooth pain with no dental cause? Learn how sinus issues, TMJ or nerve issues like trigeminal neuralgia can mimic dental pain and when to see a neurologist.

11/11/2025

Ten years ago, the University of Arizona and Banner Health formed a transformational partnership with a clear purpose: to strengthen health care delivery, medical education and clinical research across the state.

As Arizona’s population grows, so does the demand for physicians and nurses, along with advanced care closer to home. Together, we are working to meet this demand by educating nearly 1,000 medical students annually and training more than 1,300 residents and fellows each year across more than 80 programs and six hospitals — operating one of the largest graduate medical education programs in the country. (via Arizona Daily Star) Read more: https://tucson.com/opinion/column/article_36c3ef52-0786-4eda-8473-b9f0f76060c2.html

11/11/2025

Keeping up a healthy lifestyle is good for your total physical health, helps brain health and may help lower the risk of dementia or slow its progression. Learn more: https://www.bannerhealth.com/services/alzheimers/prevention

11/11/2025

Chemotherapy, radiation treatments and hormonal therapy can make bones less dense and more fragile, leading to conditions called osteoporosis and osteopenia. With them, the risk of fracturing a bone is higher.

When you’re treated for cancer, side effects from chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal treatments or surgery could affect your bones and joints.

11/11/2025

Quitting to***co use, whether smoking or chewing to***co, is hard. While difficult, it’s one of the most important and life-changing decisions a person can make. Even for those who have smoked their whole life, stopping today is worth it. Quitting at any age will improve health and quality of life within minutes.

The health benefits are almost immediate when you quit smoking. Learn how kicking the habit can lower your risk for cancer and improve your overall health.

11/10/2025

Antiviral medications are prescription drugs that help the body fight the flu virus. Generally, these medications are used for those that have been diagnosed with the flu and are at high risk for complications. Antivirals work best when taken within the first day or two after noticing flu symptoms.

Flu antiviral medications can help reduce symptoms and complications, but you need to start taking them quickly. Here’s who might benefit from flu treatment.

11/10/2025

Pneumonia is a common illness that targets the lungs. It affects millions of people each year but for many of us, pneumonia remains a mystery. It’s important to distinguish between what we think we know and what science tells us.

Pneumonia is a common illness that affects millions of people a year. Here are the truths that you should know so you can stay on top of your health.

11/09/2025

Banner – University Medical Center Tucson held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new pediatric emergency department (ED) lobby.

The new Warden Family Pediatric Waiting Room will create a welcoming, family-centered experience where children and families feel prioritized. The project builds on the vision of the Banner Health Foundation and community partners who helped establish Banner Children’s at Diamond Children’s Medical Center.

Starting Nov. 5, families will enter the pediatric ED through a dedicated lobby and check-in process, separate from the adult ED.

This event celebrated progress toward the planned early 2026 opening of a new pediatric emergency department, which represents a major investment in children's health and safety for families.

Bert W. Martin Foundation funds are also being used to expand the emergency department, adding 22 pediatric and adult treatment rooms and creating more lobby space with 35 additional waiting chairs. The adult and pediatric entry areas have been redesigned to keep these patients separated. The increased capacity will optimize the care, quality, safety and experience for all patients visiting this busy emergency department.

“An investment in the renovated pediatric emergency department at Banner – University Medical Center Tucson is deeply aligned with the Bert W. Martin Foundation’s core values,” said Chandler Warden, board member of the Bert W. Martin Foundation. “Every child deserves access to compassionate, specialized care when they need it most. We are honored to help make that possible for families in Southern Arizona.”

Diamond Children’s serves as the regional referral destination for children requiring advanced or specialized emergency care.

“From triage to treatment, families are cared for by our dedicated pediatric team that understands children’s unique needs," said Nathaniel Fox, MD, pediatric emergency department medical director. “As Southern Arizona’s only Level II pediatric trauma center, our teams provide expertise and subspecialties not available elsewhere in the region. We are especially grateful for the philanthropic investment from the Bert W. Martin Foundation to optimize our care approach.”

The completed facility will serve as the regional destination for advanced pediatric emergency and trauma services, connecting families to the full spectrum of pediatric subspecialties available through Diamond Children's Medical Center.

11/09/2025

Eccentric exercise focuses on the lowering phase of a lifting movement, when a muscle lengthens. These controlled, lengthening movements help muscles handle more load and build strength, which is especially important as we age. By adding eccentric exercise into a routine, people can build strength, stay independent and improve their health span.

Eccentric exercises help muscles get stronger. Learn how eccentric movement helps adults over 50 build and maintain muscle and support healthy aging.

11/09/2025

Heart disease remains one of the major causes of death worldwide. While the average person is diagnosed later in life, some symptoms can happen decades earlier. Understanding these early warning signs can save lives.

While heart disease is often diagnosed later in life, you could have signs years earlier. Here are some early signs of heart disease to watch out for.