For more than 30 years, Banner Behavioral Health Hospital has provided a nationally recognized, behavioral health care program for children, teens and adults faced with psychiatric, behavioral health, or chemical dependency challenges.
We are dedicated to providing safe, confidential and compassionate treatment with customized treatment plans to meet each patient's needs – in the least restrictive therapeutic environment. We also can help patients with co-existing psychiatric and substance abuse problems.
The Banner Psychiatric Center has an observation area for 24 patients and is staffed 24/7 with physicians, nurse practitioners, RNs, behavioral health technicians and counselors.
The Banner Psychiatric Center is working with Banner's Phoenix-area Emergency departments to expand its Telepsych program that allow patients and Emergency physicians to consult with a psychiatrist via a secured telemedicine link.
Our staff provides assessments for outpatient treatment, as well as offering Intensive outpatient programs at both our Scottsdale facility and Chandler office for adults and adolescents with chemical dependence or mental health challenges.
Join us in recognizing the fearless members of our #EMS community - thank you for your hard work and sacrifice.
Feeling hopeless? Sudden change of appetite? Trouble sleeping? Difficulty concentrating? Feeling worthless? These are potential warning signs that you or someone you love is facing a mental health crisis. Help is available. Visit our hospital's Intake Center anytime for a free evaluation.
Our nurses are the best! This #NursesWeek, read why our 15,000 nurses love their jobs. Then share the love by tagging or posting a story about a nurse to show your appreciation for all they do to help us #Exhale.
Not sure if you need urgent or emergency care? Use our new Get Care Now tool on BannerHealth.com to access urgent or emergency care locations. Simple instructions help you choose the most appropriate care and reserve your spot.
The Banner Poison and Drug Information Center, which serves residents in Maricopa County, received more than 62,000 calls in 2015 and the majority of those calls involved human exposure. Clinical Educator Maureen Roland discusses risks and tips for prevention, from laundry pods to poisonous plants, with azcentral. #nppw18 #preventpoison
Sleep is important for adults and kids alike. Check out our infographic to see how much sleep is recommended, plus tips and tricks for better sleep, and more! #sleepawareness
For many, the holidays can be a time of stress, anxiety or depression. Michael Weinberg, PhD, senior manager of Behavioral Health Services at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, offers a few suggestions to ward off some of the adverse effects the holidays can have on mental health.
In anticipation of a potentially severe flu season, visitor restrictions are now in place at all Banner hospitals. We ask that visitors adhere to the following guidelines: -Do not visit the hospital if you have a fever, cough, vomiting or diarrhea. -Please, no visitors under the age of 13. (Exceptions may be made for siblings, who do not have cold and flu symptoms, to visit a new baby on the Obstetrics unit or Pediatric unit.) -Please wash or sanitize your hands frequently while at the hospital.
Nearly 900,000 kids misused pain medications in 2016. When a single pill can cause an overdose or death, it's important to talk to kids about the dangers and know how to recognize the signs that they might be using. Read tips from Dr. Michelle Ruha, medical toxicologist, via All the Moms.
Sometimes, the outward signs of bullying are obvious, but that isn't always the case. Banner experts share tips for parents to help identify the signs of bullying, how to help prevent it, and what to do if your child is the bully.
It's important for children to be able to express how they feel if they’ve been exposed to violent situations in the news, says Michael Weinberg, a senior manager in behavioral health services at Banner Thunderbird. Weinberg offers advice for parents on how to talk to their kids in these situations.
Health care open enrollment can be confusing and frustrating, but it doesn’t have to be. Learn some tips get you through open enrollment with minimal confusion.
When it comes to family planning, there are a lot of choices. Our OBGYNs discuss the latest in birth control.
Join us for a Career Fair at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19. Meet with recruiters and hiring leaders about the careers opportunities Banner Health has to offer!
Thank you to those who are working today! And if you are enjoying the day off, please be safe.
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