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08/23/2026

What are the benefits of infusion therapy? Andrea Serrano, FNP, breaks down the advantages this treatment can offer patients.

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08/23/2026

Why does anesthesia affect people so differently?

If you’ve ever heard someone say, “I woke up really quickly” or “Anesthesia made me so sick,” you may wonder why the experience can be so different from one person to another.

The truth is anesthesia is not one-size-fits-all.

Anesthesia is not one-size-fits-all. Banner Health explains why sleep apnea, genetics, medications, substance use and past reactions can affect your anesthesia plan.

08/22/2026

Can a mental health app or chatbot really help you feel better?

With so many mental health apps and AI chatbots just a few taps away, getting support can feel easier than ever. But are they actually helpful — and where should we draw the line?

You can download an app or chat with an AI bot and get help with your mental health. But is it safe to get such sensitive care this way? Here’s what to know.

08/22/2026

Could that rash be telling you something more?

A rash is easy to dismiss as irritation, an allergy or something that will simply go away. But sometimes changes in your skin can be a clue that something else is happening in the body.

Could your persistent rash be a sign of an autoimmune disease? Learn the warning signs, common conditions like lupus and psoriasis, and when to seek care.

08/22/2026

More adult children are moving back home than ever, and it's not a step backward. With rising costs and life changes, it's becoming the norm, not the exception.

Learn about tips on setting boundaries, having the right conversations and making the arrangement work for everyone: bannerhealth.com/healthcareblog/advise-me/when-an-adult-child-moves-home

08/21/2026

Wondering what a heart-healthy day really looks like? Kristina Bardwell, AG-ACNP, DNP, walks through practical, everyday habits that keep your heart strong. Small choices, big impact.

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08/21/2026

Are you a mosquito magnet? There may be more to it than bad luck.

Some people can spend an evening outside and barely notice a mosquito. Others? They become the main course.

So why do mosquitoes seem to have a personal vendetta against certain people?

Do you get bitten alive at outdoor events while your friends escape untouched? Find out the reasons behind your mosquito magnetism and how to fight back.

08/21/2026

Pain without an injury? Yes, it’s possible — and it’s not “all in your head.”

Ever wake up sore or achy and think, “But I didn’t do anything!”

Pain is real even when there’s no obvious injury. Understanding what may be influencing your pain can help reduce fear and may be an important part of recovery.

Pain is real even when tests are normal. Learn how pain signals work, what affects chronic pain and when to seek care from a health care provider.

08/20/2026

Balance problems aren’t just an issue for older adults. If you’re under 60 and feeling unsteady, it’s worth paying attention.

Maybe you’ve started holding onto walls when you walk, avoiding stairs or feeling off balance when you turn quickly. You might even be tripping more often or experiencing dizziness.

There are many possible causes and many are treatable. Balance depends on your inner ear, vision, nerves, muscles, joints and brain so an issue in any of these areas can affect how steady you feel. Medications, dehydration, low blood pressure, migraines, anxiety, poor sleep, injuries and inner-ear problems can all play a role.

Balance problems can happen before age 60. Banner Health explains the subtle warning signs, common causes and when adults under 60 should see a doctor.

08/20/2026

Is resentment quietly taking a toll on your relationship?

Resentment rarely appears overnight. It can build from unresolved arguments, feeling unheard, unequal responsibilities or repeatedly feeling like your needs aren't being met. Over time, those small hurts can create emotional distance and make even simple conversations feel difficult.

The good news? Resentment doesn't necessarily mean a relationship is doomed.

Resentment in a relationship can damage trust and emotional safety. Learn how resentment grows in relationships and ways you can rebuild trust and safety.

04/21/2025

Banner Olive Branch Senior Center offers a place for residents in the Sun Cities to gather, have a hot meal, participate in free activities and make friends. We offer a variety of social and educational activities as well as delicious and nutritious meals cooked in our kitchen. For individuals who are 60 years of age or older, their spouses and handicapped persons of all ages, we offer benefits check-ups, blood pressure checks, classes including exercise and nutrition programs, counseling, health and educational events, health screenings, legal assistance, meal programs and entertainment.

Learn more: bannerhealth.com/locations/sun-city/banner-olive-branch-senior-center-107th

07/19/2024

Banner Health has been impacted by a global system IT outage. Please visit bannerhealth.com for updates.

Banner Health makes health care easier, so your life can be better. Find a provider, schedule an appointment, or find the nearest Banner Health location near you.

06/17/2022

A new innovation that can provide minimally invasive, robotic-assisted biopsies for suspected lung cancers is now available at Banner MD Anderson Cancer at Banner Boswell Medical Center, the first in metro Phoenix’s West Valley to offer this innovation.

Unveiled today, the robot-assisted bronchoscopy platform offers physicians a way to perform minimally invasive biopsies in the outer areas/deeper parts of the lung(s), which are not easily accessible by conventional bronchoscopy.

Using an ultra-thin catheter, the platform allows a real-time look into areas of the lungs that can be first affected by cancerous cells. It is highly maneuverable and able to pass around tight turns to reach far branches of the lungs.

Detection of these cancerous cells can be critical in the successful treatment of lung cancer, which is by far the leading cause of cancer death. Lung cancer often isn’t found until the disease has progressed to an advanced stage. In fact, about 60% of newly diagnosed lung cancer patients are late stage, which can make them ineligible for surgery, according to the National Institutes of Health.

“We are grateful to a caring community for donations through Sun Health Foundation that are essential to funding this new robotic technology,” says Gina W. Ore, chief philanthropy officer with Sun Health Foundation. “How reassuring it is to know this advancement in care doesn’t have to wait; it’s available now for patients to strengthen the fight against lung cancer and other diseases.”

The decision to use the technology is especially helpful because in desert communities such as Phoenix, Valley Fever, (aka Coccidioides) a fungal infection that affects the lungs, can present with the same symptoms as lung cancer.

08/19/2021

Bedside Stories - Banner Podcast, Season 2, Episode 17 – “Weird Science”

Nicole DiCamillo of Arizona has stage 4 cancer – and the 43-year-old woman feels absolutely the best and happiest she’s been in years. If that sounds odd and unexpected, we’re just getting started in this episode on the strange, fascinating world of radiation treatment and nuclear medicine.

Forty-three-year-old Nicole DiCamillo of Arizona has stage 4 cancer – and she feels absolutely the best and happiest she has felt in years.

06/28/2021

BLOOD DRIVE: Please help address the critical blood shortage if you can by signing up to donate on Saturday, July 3, or any date that is convenient for you. Our partner, Vitalant - Arizona is asking for our help. Thank you.

05/25/2021

Thanks to ABC15 Arizona for sharing Steve Stanek's passion for uplifting patients and visitors at Banner Boswell.

For many patients going inside Banner Boswell Medical Center in Sun City, it’s a different tune when it comes to hospitality as you can expect to find a singing patient transporter.

05/14/2021

VERY GOOD DOG: Bryana McIntyre, an ICU nurse at Banner Boswell Medical Center, gets a nice surprise when she goes to get a coffee in the hospital’s new lobby. Clementine, a therapy dog, is visiting near the coffee cart and gift shop to brighten staff’s day.

Kirsten Hall had been bringing her “all-American mutt’’ to visit hospitalized patients before COVID-19 pandemic. Now, she’s bringing Clementine to the gift shop as a way to slowly transition volunteers and dogs back to patients’ bedsides.

05/10/2021

We are celebrating the intersection of National Nurses Week and National Hospital Week! The nurses, environmental services staff, cooks and countless other health care workers in our facilities work tirelessly to provide the best care for all those who walk through our doors. Thank you for your bravery and goodwill each day, but especially throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. It will not be forgotten!

05/06/2021

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03/30/2021

Today is ! We are so incredibly thankful to all of our doctors for their hard work and dedication to making health care easier, so life can be better. We thank them especially for their work to navigate us through the unprecedented year we've had. Pictured below we have several of the hospitalists and intensivists from Banner Boswell Medical Center (top) and the hospitalists and palliative team members from Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center (bottom).