Image Banner Health generates $25.3 billion in annual economic output for Arizona Wednesday Independent analysis confirms Arizona’s largest private employer supports 120,000 jobs and $610 million in state and local tax revenues. In Pima County, the nonprofit’s impact accounts for 20,700 jobs and nearly $4 billion in economic output. Read more at Banner Health
Image Setting up team science to win by building communities Nov. 2, 2026 Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson knows the science game is stronger when more people come out to play. Among the many projects he has nurtured, he’s excited to reintroduce a remote summer internship program. Read more
Image An emergency department residency alum and others save life with a type of bystander CPR developed at the U of A Oct. 30, 2026 A Tucsonan is alive due to skill of U of A-trained doctor and others on scene. Read more
Image Depression Awareness Month & Addressing Stigma Oct. 22, 2026 Depression Awareness Month is an opportunity to recognize the impact of depression on individuals and families, and to understand the barriers preventing people from receiving help. Read more
Image John Galgiani, MD, wins first Cocci Study Group lifetime achievement award Oct. 21, 2026 The infectious diseases division professor and Valley Fever Center for Excellence founding director is presented with the inaugural Demosthenes “Demo” Pappagianis, MD, PhD, Lifetime Achievement Award at 70th Annual Cocci Study Group Meeting. Read more
Image Dr. Jennifer Carew named senior editor of Cancer Research journal Oct. 20, 2026 A member of the founding editorial team of Cancer Research Communications, the Division of Translational Medicine chief will oversee the journal’s Therapeutic Research & Development section. Read more
Image Fortune names Banner Health one of best large workplaces in healthcare for second consecutive year Oct. 19, 2026 Arizona’s largest private employer — of which Banner – University Medicine is its academic medicine division — climbs 22 spots on prestigious national ranking of healthcare organizations with 1,000 or more employees. Read more at Banner Health
Image Largest cohort of promoted DOM faculty lauded at Arizona Sands Club Oct. 16, 2026 With 25 faculty members spread across 10 divisions earning advancement in July, the Department of Medicine Faculty Promotion dinner offered chance to praise and laugh at each other’s strengths and foibles. Read more
Image From fungal respiratory to hospital-acquired infections, Research Lab Spotlight Meeting shakes up ideas on collaboration Oct. 15, 2026 Read more
Image In Memoriam: Rachna Shroff, MD, MS Oct. 12, 2026 It is with a sense of deep sorrow that we share news of the death of our friend and colleague, Rachna Shroff, MD, MS. Read more