Stories tagged: "Banner Health"


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Some Arizona Urgent Cares Close While Other COVID-Infected Healthcare Workers Are Okayed to Work

At least one Arizona healthcare system is allowing employees to come into work even if they have COVID-19.

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Banner Health, Arizona’s Largest Hospital Network, Requiring Vaccines for Employees By Nov. 1

The company cited flu season, the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant, and the high hospitalization rate among unvaccinated as reasons for the requirement.

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Hospitals in Arizona Asked to ‘Fully Activate’ After Steady Climb of COVID-19 Cases Over Two Weeks

Hospitals have once again been asked to postpone elective surgeries in order to save room for coronavirus patients.

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Arizona Coronavirus Deaths Jump to 21 in One Day

Plus, Banner sets up grocery stores for workers and celebrities lend a helping hand to the Navajo Nation. Here’s your coronavirus Tuesday update.

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Arizona Man Dies After Taking Drug Trump Promoted As Possible Coronavirus Cure

An Arizona woman says she and her husband thought it was safe to take chloroquine phosphate as a coronavirus treatment because of statements the president has made.

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Banner Health Care For Uninsured Children Goes Mobile in Maricopa County

Children without health insurance now have a new way to get treatment in Maricopa County, thanks to the Banner Healthmobile.