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.
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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Chemical burns are one of the most common burn hazards in the workplace, but they can also happen at any place, at any time. You might not realize how many chemicals you come in contact with on a regular basis that could pose a potential risk.
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Banner Ironwood Medical Center celebrated its 10th anniversary Nov. 6, marking a decade of providing outstanding health care to Queen Creek and surrounding communities. The hospital celebrated with a staff luncheon and further commemorated the anniversary with the planting of an ocotillo tree, marked with a remembrance plaque.
November is American Diabetes Month! Learn everything you need to know about blood sugar with the link below.
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Congratulations to Emilia Moser, RN, our most recent DAISY award winner for 2020.
Emilia is an RN in the Women and Infant Services (WIS) department, where she continually gives amazing care to our patients and their families. Emilia is a shining example of what a DAISY award winner is. She is caring, selfless, hard-working and always puts patient care above all else. She is an advocate for her patients, taking the time to listen to them, give advice when asked or offering a hand to hold during difficult times. Emilia has truly made a difference in the lives of the patients she has cared for and the staff she works with.
Daisy award winners are selected from nominations submitted by patients/family members, co-workers, or physicians.
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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NEW YEAR'S BABY: The Jones family of San Tan Valley welcomed a new baby two hours into 2021, making little Jahzara the first baby born at Banner Ironwood on Jan. 1, 2021. The family said, “We feel very happy and blessed that she came out healthy and we get to spend every day with her.” In addition to her mom and dad, Jahzara joins big brother Jaylen, who is looking forward to meeting and helping his little sister.
Congratulations from all of us.
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
CELEBRATING A MILESTONE: Banner Ironwood is celebrating its first vascular surgery case, welcoming Dr. Praveen Balraj and Physician Assistant Dominic Damian, from the Banner Health Vascular Surgery Clinic. Congratulations to the Banner Ironwood Perioperative Services Team for supporting this growth and helping the hospital continue to provide care to the communities we serve.
DID YOU KNOW: March is Child Life Month. This month we give special thanks and recognition to our fantastic Child Life Specialist Erica Jorgenson. Child Life Specialists promote quality psychosocial care by providing kids and teens age-appropriate preparation for medical procedures and surgery, pain management and coping strategies and play and self-expression activities. Understanding that a child’s welfare also depends on the support of the family, child life specialists provide information, support and guidance to parents, sibling and other family members.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Erica worked with the health care team to provide self-expression activities, kind and encouraging window and sidewalk displays and activities for employees to take home to their children. Thank you, Erica, and happy Child Life Month! #childlifemonth
Banner Ironwood welcomes Dr. Terrence Crowder and Physician Assistant Katherine Looby, who recently completed the first spine surgery cases on our campus. This is another important milestone as we grow to provide advanced care and services to the communities we serve. Thank you to the Perioperative Services team for helping to make these milestones happen.
