Banner Baywood Health Systems

Banner Health is a leading nonprofit healthcare system based in Phoenix, Arizona, and one of the largest in the United States. Formed in 1999 through the merger of Samaritan Health System and Lutheran Health Systems, it operates 33 hospitals and over 400 outpatient facilities across six states. The organization is a major hub for clinical research and academic medicine, featuring specialized centers such as the Banner Alzheimer's Institute, Banner Sun Health Research Institute, and Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. Banner Health provides a full continuum of care, including primary care, emergency services, organ transplantation, and advanced specialty treatments, while also managing its own health insurance plans. The system is particularly recognized for its excellence in neurology, oncology, and cardiology, and it hosts hundreds of active clinical trials in partnership with academic and industry leaders.