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  • Plantar fasciitis
    Daniel Latt, MD, PhD, discusses this painful and common ailment in your feet. He discusses how to treat plantar fasciitis and prevent it from occurring in the first place.
  • Lake safety
    Tracey Fejt, RN, Trauma injury prevention coordinator, discusses potential dangers from a day at the lake: drowning, accidents, dehydration, sunburn, heat exhaustion.
  • Weekend warriors
    Working to get back into shape? Training for a particular event? Devin Minior, MD, chief medical officer for Banner Urgent Care talks about a leading condition that affects weekend warriors.
  • Life jackets
    Tracey Fejt, RN, Trauma injury prevention coordinator at Banner Children's, discusses the importance of wearing life jackets at all times when you are on the water.
  • Monsoons and the Emergency department
    Zach Bair, DO, of Banner Desert Emergency department, talks about accidents, breathing problems, heat stroke that happen when monsoons hit the metro Phoenix area.
  • Firework safety
    Tracey Fejt, RN, injury prevention coordinator at Cardon Children's Medical Center, talks about fireworks safety and how to keep your kids safe during sparkler season
  • 20-year-old Receives Life-Changing Facial Surgery
    All of his life, 20-year-old David Bufkin kept pushing forward, even as severe birth defects brought new setbacks. Bufkin’s cleft lip and jaw disalignment, with his upper jaw more than an inch shorter than the lower, brought him quite a few burdens.
  • Fourth of July
    Zach Bair, DO, Emergency department physician at Banner Desert Medical Center, talks about what the ED sees during this holiday and the day after, which is also busy.
  • New Jersey family delivers quadruplets in Arizona
    Jennifer and Nicholas Stepenosky traveled more than 2,000 miles from home to seek the care of renowned perinatologist, John Elliott, MD. The quadruplets were born at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix.
  • Adolescent bariatric surgery PKG
    Robin Blackstone, MD, performed bariatric surgery on her youngest patient to-date. The 13-year-old was living with severe obesity, and her family has a history of the condition.
  • Tele ICU
    Michael Simons, MD, medical director of Telehealth, explains how Banner uses advanced technology to reduce mortality and lengths of stay for all of our intensive-care patients.
  • COVID-19 Feb. 17, 2021 press conference
    Marjorie Bessel, MD, chief clinical officer of Banner Health gives an update on how the health system is handling the COVID-19 surge as well as vaccine and healthy infection-prevention practices.
  • COVID-19 Feb. 3, 2021 press conference
    Marjorie Bessel, MD, chief clinical officer of Banner Health, talks about how Banner is handling with the COVID-19 pandemic and that the health system has vaccinated more than 125,000 people
  • COVID-19 Jan. 27, 2021 press conference
    Marjorie Bessel, MD, chief medical officer of Banner Health, talks about the need for vaccination and social distancing as Arizona experiences slightly fewer COVID-19 cases.
  • COVID-19 Jan. 22, 2021 press conference
    Marjorie Bessel, MD, chief clinical officer of Banner Health, talks about how COVID-19 rates are slightly decreasing in Arizona and the return of elective surgeries at some Banner hospitals.
  • COVID-19 Jan. 13, 2021 press conference
    Marjorie Bessel, MD and other metro Phoenix health leaders discuss how their health systems are handling the challenges of Arizona's record number of cases.
  • COVID-19 Jan. 6, 2021 press conference
    Marjorie Bessel, MD, chief clinical officer of Banner Health, gives an update on how the health care system is managing the COVID-19 surge in six states.
  • Hiking/ Hydration/ Heat
    Robert Porter, DO, Emergency department director, talks about the dangers of hiking without proper hydration, signs of heat distress and treatments to help.
  • Grilling safety
    Melissa Luxton, RN, Injury Prevention coordinator, gives pointers on how to be safe during grilling season, whether you are using a natural gas, propane or charcoal grill.
  • When are you contagious with flu?
    Devin Minior, MD, of Banner Urgent Care, explains when a person is most at risk for spreading flu and other info about being contagious with influenza.
  • FluMist
    Joan Ivaska, senior director for Infection Prevention at Banner Health, talks about the use of FluMist, which is a nasal vaccine that can be used as an alternative to a shot for some people.
  • Drowning prevention
    Tracey Fejt, RN, injury prevention coordinator, discusses the layers of protection necessary to prevent drowning. This includes adult supervision, barriers and classes.
  • Timing for flu shot
    Devin Minior, MD, chief medical officer for Banner Urgent Care, talks about how it is not too late to get a flu shot because the flu season typically runs through May.
  • COVID-19 Dec. 30, 2020 press conference
    Marjorie Bessel, MD, chief clinical officer of Banner Health, gives an update on how the health system is dealing with the pandemic and the importance of masking up to contain the spread of COVID-19.
  • COVID-19 Dec. 23, 2020 press conference
    Marjorie Bessel, MD, chief medical officer of Banner Health, provides an update about how the six-state healthcare system is handling teh COVID-19 surge.
  • Why doesn't the doctor give me antibiotics for my flu?
    Devin Minior, MD, chief medical officer of Banner Urgent Care, explains why your doctor isn't giving you antibiotics for your flu. Could Tamiflu be the answer?
  • Flu shots and egg allergies
    Joan Ivaska, senior director of Infection Prevention, discusses the link between flu shots and allergies to eggs. What happens when you are allergic to eggs?
  • Measles
    Banner Health medical experts talk about the dangers of measles, as well as safety and effectiveness of vaccines to combat this deadly disease that is making a comeback.
  • COVID-19 Dec. 18, 2020 press conference
    Marjorie Bessel, MD, chief clinical officer of Banner Health, provides the latest updates on how the health care system is caring for a patient surge during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Adolescent bariatric surgery media kit
    Interview excerpts from Robin Blackstone, MD, a bariatric surgeon at Banner Health, and video of the gastric sleeve weight loss surgery on a 13-year-old female patient.
  • Kids' flu and winter illnesses
    Joan Ivaska, senior director of Banner Health Infection Prevention, discusses how to protect kids from the flu and other wintertime respiratory illnesses.
  • COVID-19 Dec. 9, 2020 press conference
    Marjorie Bessel, MD, chief clinical officer of Banner Health, talks about the pandemic, increasing numbers of hospitalizations and what to expect in coming weeks
  • COVID-19 and myocarditis
    Interview with Medical Director Steven Erickson, MD, as well as a physical therapist and a patient about COVID-19 effects on myocarditis, including diagnosis and treatment.
  • COVID-19 Dec. 2, 2020 press conference
    Marjorie Bessel, MD, chief clinical officer at Banner Health, provides a system-wide update on Banner's response to the COVID-19 surges in many of the states it serves.
  • COVID-19 care: Celebrating 1,000+ COVID-19 discharges
    Both Banner Estrella and Banner Thunderbird Medical Centers celebrated 1,000+ lives saved from COVID-19. Each hospital reached that milestone within a few days of each other.
  • COVID-19 patient returns to Banner Estrella
    Debbie Olsen, a former COVID-19 patient, returns to say thank you to the "life-saving'' doctors, nurses and staff who treated her for this life-threatening virus.
  • COVID-19 RN talks about caring for patients
    Sarah Asel, RN, talks about what it is like to care for COVID-19 patients and the joy she experiences as one returns to thank her and colleagues for their care.
  • COVID-19 interview with physician
    Pritesh Patel, MD, speaks about what it was like to provide ongoing care for COVID-19 patients and families at Banner Estrella Medical Center in west Phoenix.
  • COVID-19 Hospital care B-roll
    B-roll of Banner Estrella Medical Center in west Phoenix where more than a thousand COVID-19 patients have been successfully treated during the pandemic.
  • Micro-preemie twins at Banner Children's
    Born premature at just over six months gestation, identical twins Garrett and Carter Lopez were so tiny their combined weight was less than most normal newborns.
  • Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center bell-ringing ceremony
    B-roll of Sher Starr going in to Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center for her last cancer treatment and celebrating with the bell-ringing ceremony to mark the momentous occasion.
  • Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center bell-ringing -- physician interview
    Oncologist Emily Grade, MD, talks about the importance to patients and staff of the bell-ringing ceremony conducted after a patient has received their last cancer treatment.
  • Banner MD Anderson bell-ringing --patient interview
    Sher Starr, a breast cancer patient at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, talks about her experience fighting cancer leading up to her last day of treatment.
  • Hospital hosts wedding for young cancer patient
    Samantha Preston, 22, had one wish she wanted to see granted: that she marry the love of her life and father of their son. Her care team helped make that wish come true.
  • Bad air
    How does pollution, smoke, dust affect your breathing? Zach Bair, DO, of the Banner Desert Emergency department, talks about what the ED sees when patients come in on a "bad air'' day.
  • Pediatric cancer patient celebrates birthday
    Ryker Baumiller, age 5, recently celebrated his birthday with medical staff at Banner Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorder Clinic in Mesa. He is in remission and will soon begin maintenance chemotherapy.
  • COVID-19 syringe demonstration
    Banner Health vaccination experts demonstrate the correct handling of COVID-19 vaccine at demonstration at the Arizona State Fairgrounds in central Phoenix.
  • Stop the Bleed
    Melissa Luxton, RN, trauma injury prevention coordinator, demonstrates how to save someone's life with a tourniquet and other techniques, which can be crucial during traumatic events.
  • Advance directives
    Helen Kilzer, MD, a palliative-care specialist, talks about the different types of advance directives and what happens if they are not in place -- key advice for individuals and families
  • Medication safety for parents
    Emergency Medicine physician Jasjot Johar, MD, gives tips on how parents can protect their children against medication misuse and signs that their child may be abusing medications
  • Getting used to the heat
    Carlos Ventura, MD, talks about how it takes up to two weeks for your body to get used to summertime high temperatures. Hint: sweat is good. So are electrolytes and water.
  • Dehydration
    Robert Porter, DO, Emergency department director, shares what happens to your body when you don't drink enough water to keep hydrated during hot summer months
  • Marijuana safety
    Jasjot Johar, MD, emergency room physician at Banner Health, discusses how to keep marijuana safely and securely in your home and how to avoid accidents.
  • Warm weather tips
    Moneesh Bhow, MD, discusses the dangers of high temperatures and ways to prevent dehydration such as staying out of direct sunlight, wearing lightweight clothing.
  • Heat safety for kids
    Tracey Fejt, RN, injury-prevention coordinator at Cardon Children's Medical Center, talks about keeping kids safe from burns, dehydration, falls and drowning.
  • Banner Children's toy closet
    Banner Children's hospitals use toy closets to help children who are undergoing painful or invasive procedures or who just need to have their day brightened.
  • Kids and dehydration
    Tracey Fejt, RN, injury prevention coordinator at Cardon Children's Medical Center at Banner Health in Mesa, AZ, discusses how much water your kids should drink and why boys are sweaty.
  • Swimmer's ear
    Devin Minior, physician executive at Banner Urgent Care, talks about what swimmer's ear is, how to treat it and how to prevent this common condition that affects adults and children.
  • Getting your kids to school safely
    Tracey Fejt, RN, trauma injury prevention coordinator at Banner Children's, talks about how to make your child's journey to school safer during this busy back-to-school season
  • Safe driving
    Joshua Gaither, MD, emergency room physician at Banner - University Medical Center Tucson talks about how safe driving can protect first responders.
  • Teal Pumpkin Project
    What does a teal pumpkin mean for Halloween? Tracey Fejt, Banner Children's trauma injury prevention coordinator, talks about how a weird-colored fruit helps prevent food allergies.
  • Halloween safety
    Tracey Fejt, RN, Banner Children's trauma outreach coordinator, covers how to keep our little trick-or-treaters safe: costumes, candy, going door-to-door
  • Food safety
    Tracey Fejt, injury prevention coordinator at Banner Children's, discusses food-safety issues for family gatherings. Learn tips–whether the event is outdoors or not–and what to do with leftovers.
  • Holiday safety
    Tracey Fejt, trauma outreach coordinator for Banner Children's, provides tips on how to keep your home safe from fire, falls and mishaps during the holidays.
  • Safe toy choices
    Lynn Lawrence, MD, Emergency physician at Cardon Children's Medical Center, talks about how to choose safe toys for children and the dangers of unsafe toys.
  • Winter safety
    Emergency medicine physician Jasjot Johar, MD, covers wide range of winter-safety issues for adults and children: falls, respiratory, frostbite, even sunburn and dehydration
  • Fireplace and heater safety
    How can you keep your family and home safe during winter season. Tracey Fejt, trauma prevention coordinator at Banner Children's, gives safety tips before you turn on the heater or strike a fire.
  • Thanksgiving safety
    Tracey Fejt, RN, trauma prevention coordinator, talks about common holiday accidents such as burns and gives advice about using deep fryers to cook your turkey.
  • Treating emergency patients who are airborne
    Monesh Bhow, MD, emergency director at B-UMCP, talks about how our longtime partnership with MedAire helps save lives. B-roll also available of MedLink in action
  • Allergies and sinus infections
    Devin Minior, MD, chief medical officer of Banner Urgent Care, discusses prevalence of pollen-based allergies, their treatment and how to deal with sinus infections.
  • Spring allergies / Hay fever
    Devin Minior, MD, chief medical officer of Banner Urgent Care, gives advice about how to effectively treat springtime allergies and hay fever. That way, you can enjoy the outdoors without congestion.
  • Sinus infections
    Devin Minior, MD, medical director of Banner Urgent Care, discusses what causes sinus infections. He also discusses ways you can possibly prevent infections in the first place.
  • Kidney cancer treatment PKG
    Benjamin Lee, MD, utilized chemotherapy and robotic surgery to save both of his patient's kidneys, remove tumors the size of a grapefruit and football and avoid dialysis.
  • COVID-19 Pfizer vaccinations
    Samantha Chapman, Ambulatory Pharmacy Operations coordinator, speaks about how Banner prepares and handles vaccines administered at Arizona State Fairgrounds.
  • COVID-19 vaccinations
    Interview with Nancy Zismann, chief clinical services officer, Banner Health Zismann talks about Banner's vaccine operations. As of Feb. 5, 2021, Banner has provided more than 130,000 vaccines.
  • COVID-19 care at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix
    B-roll footage of nurses and providers caring for COVID-19 patients at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix, Arizona's largest hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • COVID-19 ICU interview
    Brittany Schilling, RN, one of the nurses who is caring for COVID-19 patients at Banner - University Medical Center, talks about what she's experiencing as a caregiver.
  • COVID-19 vaccinations with Dr. Bessel
    Marjorie Bessel, MD, chief clinical officer of Banner Health, is on site at Arizona State Fairgrounds where Banner is administering thousands of vaccines.
  • COVID-19 vaccinations at the Arizona State Fairgrounds
    Banner Health continues to vaccinate health care workers at the central Phoenix Arizona State Fairgrounds, where we have administered thousands of COVID-19 vaccines.
  • COVID-19 vaccinations of Banner Health team members begin
    Marjorie Bessel, MD, chief clinical officer of Banner Health, administers Phoenix's first COVID-19 vaccinations at the Arizona State Fairgrounds. Frontline health care workers will be first to get vaccine.
  • Banner Rehabilitation Hospital Phoenix
    B-roll of the exterior and interior of Banner Rehabilitation Hospital Phoenix. The hospital, in partnership with Select Medical, provides acute care rehabilitation services.
  • Banner Ocotillo Medical Center
    B-roll of the exterior and interior of Banner Ocotillo Medical Center in Chandler, AZ. The 124-bed hospital is Banner Health's first newly built hospital in 10 years. See Transcript for video log.
  • Banner Ocotillo Interview
    Interview excerpts about Banner Ocotillo Medical Center, Banner's newest Maricopa County hospital, featuring Laura Robertson, the medical center's chief executive officer.
  • Drive-thru flu vaccine clinic
    B-roll of the drive-thru flu vaccine clinic at the Arizona State Fairgrounds, operated by Banner Health. This video is available for download and broadcast. More info: http://bannerhealth.mediaroom.com/flushot2020
  • Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
    B-Roll of Banner Thunderbird Medical Center ready for editing and broadcast. The Level 1 Trauma Center serves Glendale and advanced health care needs in the West Valley.
  • Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix
    Drone and exterior b-roll of Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix available for download, editing and broadcast. The Level 1 Trauma Center is the largest medical facility in Arizona.
  • Banner Desert Medical Center Emergency Room
    B-Roll of the adult and pediatric emergency rooms at Banner Desert Medical Center ready for editing and broadcast. The Level 1 Trauma Center serves Mesa and the East Valley.
  • Banner Alzheimer's Institute Tucson
    Banner Alzheimer's Institute expands its services in Southern Arizona with the opening of the Toole Family Memory Center in Tucson. BAI is part of Banner Health, the largest health care provider in Arizona.
  • Research shows COVID-19 link to heart damage
    Banner Health experts are encouraging cardiac screenings for student-athletes as new research has revealed potential heart damage as a potential after effect from COVID-19 infection.
  • First responders honor Banner Thunderbird team
    First responders from across the West Valley cheered on health care workers at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center May 11, 2020. Crews from Peoria, Glendale, Maricopa County and Phoenix attended.
  • Banner Telehealth expands services
    In an extraordinary effort to serve the community's health care needs, Banner Health has expanded services to offer patients live video visits with medical providers.
  • Banner Telehealth utiliza visitas virtuales
    En un esfuerzo extraordinario para atender las necesidades médicas de la comunidad, Banner Health ha ampliado sus servicios para ofrecer a pacientes consultas por video en vivo.
  • Respiratory therapists deploy to Colorado
    Banner Health team members skilled in intubation assist Colorado teams treat patients with COVID-19. They will spend at least two weeks at North Colorado Medical Center.
  • Banner Health Center groundbreaking
    B-Roll, 3D renderings and interviews from groundbreaking of new Banner Health Center on Aspera Blvd. in northwest Glendale. The facility will offer 128 exam rooms and 13 imaging rooms.
  • Cox Business donates medical supplies
    Cox Business donate more than $200,000 worth of filtration and surgical masks. Community partners such as Cox Business continue to show their support for Banner Health's frontline health care workers.
  • Banner Health COVID-19 fairgrounds test site
    Banner Health team members administer COVID-19 tests at the Arizona State Fairgrounds. B-Roll is available for download, editing and broadcast. More info: http://bannerhealth.mediaroom.com/COVID-19info
  • Kidney cancer media kit
    Included are: photos, imaging, b-roll and SOTs from Dr. Benjamin Lee and Patricia Cruz about treating kidney cancer using chemotherapy and robotic surgery. More: http://bannerhealth.mediaroom.com/tucsonkidney
  • Banner Urgent Care & flu vaccine B-Roll
    This video includes b-roll of flu vaccines available for the 2019-2020 season, as well as b-roll of Banner Urgent Care exteriors and patient rooms.
  • Banner ECMO team B-Roll
    Members of the ECMO team at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix show how they use special equipment to stabilize and treat patients who are unable to maintain blood oxygen levels.
  • Contraception myths
    Holly Bullock, MD, an OB/Gyn with Banner Health, discusses five things that you may be getting wrong when it comes to practicing effective birth control.
  • COVID-19 health care workers in unit
    Nurses, respiratory therapists, physicians and others throughout Banner Health work around the clock to care for patients with COVID-19. B-Roll available for download, editing and broadcast.
  • Banner ECMO team Interviews
    Interviews with members of the ECMO team at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix describe efforts underway to treat patients with severe symptoms associated with COVID-19.
  • Banner ECMO entrevista español
    Entrevista con Melody Nungaray-Ortiz en Español. Nungaray-Ortiz es una miembra del equipo de ECMO en Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix.
  • Sleep
    Sairam Parthasarathy, MD, medical director of the Center for Sleep Disorders at Banner - University Medical Center, Tucson, explains how to sleep better.
  • Banner ECMO team PKG
    A firsthand look at the team of nurses, physicians and others who are skilled in using ECMO circuits. An ECMO is a machine that oxygenates the blood when the lungs cannot. (No CGs, split audio)
  • Safe Place for Care media kit
    Chief Clinical Officer Marjorie Bessel, MD, outlines ways Banner Health is ensuring our facilities are a safe place for care for patients. Changes include using thermal cameras to detect fevers and continuous masking.
  • Community group donates masks to hospitals
    Members of Chinese American COVID-19 Relief AZ deliver thousands of masks to Banner Health medical centers, including this delivery to Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix.
  • 3D printed face shields
    The 3D printing community is coming together to ensure Banner Health employees have the personal protective equipment (PPE) they need. Manufacturing is taking place across the Banner Health service area.
  • How dangerous is Valley Fever?
    John Galgiani, MD, director of Valley Fever Center,Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix answers questions concerning this curious and potentially fatal disease
  • Medical center triage tent B-Roll
    To protect our patients and health care workers, Banner Health is erecting triage tents at several of its medical centers to process patients upon arrival.
  • Arizona nurses support Colorado colleagues
    Ten nurses from Banner Health’s Arizona hospitals are heading to northern Colorado to assist their colleagues at the Banner-owned hospital in Greeley, North Colorado Medical Center.
  • Handmade surgical masks
    Members of Banner Health's Innovation Team convert sterilization wrap into surgical masks in an effort to conserve supplies. More: http://bannerhealth.mediaroom.com/masks
  • COVID-19 specimen collection site
    Banner Health team members collect samples from patients to test for COVID-19. More information available at http://bannerhealth.mediaroom.com/COVID-19info.
  • Consejo sobre la gripe
    Carlos Ventura, MD, especialista en medicina interna y geriatría, habla sobre cómo cuidarse durante la temporada de gripe. Ofrece consejos fáciles de entender.
  • Calor
    Carlos Venutra, Medicina Interna, Banner Health Center Verrado, habla sobre cómo su cuerpo se ve afectado por el calor. Una pista: Es algo bueno cuando sudas.
  • Cervical disc implant
    A recently approved surgical implant provides patients with herniated discs in their necks the chance to live lives with less pain and greater natural motion.
  • Drone footage of Banner facilities 2018
    Ready-to-edit footage of several of our Phoenix-area Banner hospitals shot from unmanned aerial drone aircraft. High definition video from unique vantage points.
  • Tele ICU B-Roll
    Ready-to-edit footage of Banner's TeleICU Center in Mesa, Arizona. Shows how long-distance monitoring of intensive-care patients is done. Physician interview also available.
  • Colorectal cancer
    Michael Choti, MD, division chief of surgery at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses the growing rates of colorectal cancer in younger people.
  • Pet therapy dog Daisy
    Daisy is a pet therapy dog who “says her prayers” during visits to patients at Banner Desert Medical Center every Tuesday through the hospital’s Volunteer Services.
  • Colorectal cancer treatment
    Michael Choti, MD, division chief of surgery at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses effective, safe treatments for colon and rectal cancer.
  • Lung cancer detected earlier
    Archan Shah, MD, a Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center interventional pulmonologist at Banner Boswell, discusses technology that finds cancer faster.
  • PARTNER 3 clinical trial results
    Ashish Pershad, MD and Kenith Fang, MD, of Banner University Medicine Heart Institute discuss PARTNER 3 clinical trial, a study looked at patients with aortic stenosis and the best treatment.
  • Safety Town
    In a highly interactive and engaging program, Banner Health travels to elementary schools to show kids how they can be safe in all kinds of situations.
  • Safety Town (part 2)
    In a highly interactive and engaging program, Banner Health goes into elementary schools to show kids how they can be safe in all kinds of situations.