On September 10, Banner Health changed its visitor restrictions at hospitals in the metropolitan Phoenix, Tucson and Casa Grande areas. One visitor per patient per day is now permitted for most in-patients. Out-patient buildings and out-patient services attached to hospitals (e.g. emergency room, out-patient treatment centers, etc.) still do not permit visitors with few exceptions.
Visits for most patients will be permitted from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a maximum duration of 3 hours. More details about the changes, including a list of exceptions, can be found here: https://bit.ly/3hAAqxn. Check out the tips below.
Banner Estrella Medical Center and Banner Thunderbird Medical Center are both celebrating a new milestone: The 1000th COVID-19 patient discharged from each hospital. Pictured below are Maria Castillo-Gutierrez and Brian Aguayo. Congratulations to you both, we are so happy you're feeling better!
Heroes get their flu shots early! This year, staying safe from the flu is more important than ever. Get your annual flu shot before flu season starts in November to keep you and your community safe. Get your shot today and learn more at bannerhealth.com/flu.
Labor Day Weekend is upon us, and that usually means grilling. Stay safe this long weekend with these grilling tips.
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August is Immunization Awareness Month. Although extremely important for children, immunizations are also necessary for adults! Learn more about the adult immunizations you need and when you need them below.
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Sneezing, watery eyes and itchy skin. While some symptoms of allergies are mildly annoying, others can be extremely uncomfortable and even life-threatening. The causes for allergic reactions can vary person to person, so it’s important to understand and recognize the symptoms and know how to treat them. Learn more below.
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November is American Diabetes Month! Learn everything you need to know about blood sugar with the link below.
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Your actions now will save lives and ensure that health care in the state of Arizona remains accessible for all those who need it.
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We know you want your life before COVID-19 back. So do we, health officials say
Join us in sending a big THANK YOU to our therapy team. Whether they are helping patients get up and moving, helping them build up their strength, or positioning them so that they can breathe better, they are a great demonstration of health care heroes working tirelessly during this difficult time. You can help our heroes slow the spread of COVID-19 by continuing to social distance, limit your circle to those in your immediate household, wear a mask and practice good hand hygiene.
Thank you, Santa Claus for visiting our NICU and bringing some holiday cheer.
We are giving a huge shout out to our Environmental Services Workers. Not only are the key for cleaning and sanitation to help keep patients from getting infections in the hospital, they also are a great companion to our patients through a kind ear, and a friendly voice. These heroes are always in action.
Banner Estrella Medical Center helped deliver 500 babies in the month of December! This is number 500, a precious baby boy named Leo, delivered late on New Year’s Eve. Congratulations Hannah and Andrew!
Banner child safety expert Tracey Fejt helps explain the importance of keeping kids in rear-facing car seats for as long as possible.
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Proposed Arizona bill would require kids under 2 to be in rear-facing car seats
Congratulations and thanks to Respiratory Therapist Layla Roy (center), recipient of this month’s Good Catch Award, which promotes our culture of safety. Layla’s actions are a great example of seeing something, saying something, and doing something to ensure safety.
