About Banner – University Medicine

Banner Health and the University of Arizona Health Network have come together to form Banner – University Medicine. At the heart of this merger is academic medicine, research, teaching and patient care across three academic medical centers. It includes Banner – University Medical Center Tucson, Banner – University Medical Center South, Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix, physician clinics, a health plan division and the practice plan for physicians from the University of Arizona College of Medicine.

Banner – University Medical Center Tucson

Banner – University Medical Center Tucson, formerly University of Arizona Medical Center – University Campus, is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children’s – recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies. Banner – University Medical Center Tucson is Southern Arizona's only Level I Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. Our nurses’ innovative, safe and thoughtful care has been recognized with Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program. Learn more

Banner – University Medical Center South

Banner – University Medical Center South, formerly University of Arizona Medical Center – South Campus, is a comprehensive medical center that includes an Emergency department, a state-designated trauma center and a Behavioral Health Pavilion. We are an Arizona Department of Health Services-accredited Cardiac Receiving Center and a Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders-designated senior-friendly hospital. The hospital is staffed by Banner – University Medicine physicians and is managed by Banner Health under an operating agreement with Pima County. Our specialty services include inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, treatment and education for diabetes, innovative geriatrics care and comprehensive orthopedics. Learn more

Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix

Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix, formerly Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals who serve the community. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. Patients with the most complex to the most common medical conditions seek us out for care. Moms-to-be choose to deliver babies at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix because of our expertise in high-risk obstetrics care. Our specialty services include advanced heart care, treatment for advanced lung diseases, organ transplantation, orthopedics, rehabilitation, concussion care and much more. Banner – University Medical Center is a Level I Trauma Center. Learn more