PHOENIX (August 24, 2026) -- Banner Health, one of the nation’s few fully integrated nonprofit health systems, today announced that two of its hospitals were named on the list of 100 Becker's Great Hospitals in America list for 2026. The list, published by Becker’s Hospital Review, is a highly selective recognition celebrating institutions with both distinguished reputation and proven results.
"This recognition belongs to every clinician, nurse, and team member who has chosen to bring their best to work every single day,” said Benjamin Schwartz, MD, MCHM, president of academic delivery for Banner Health. “It tells the country what we already know: that the care being delivered at Banner Health is among the finest anywhere in the nation. That is something worth celebrating, and something worth protecting."
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Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix
Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix continues to define what world-class care looks like in the Southwest. The hospital is home to the world's busiest total artificial heart program, Arizona's largest heart transplant program, nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Geriatrics and recently achieved its fifth consecutive Magnet redesignation, placing it in the elite 1% of hospitals globally. With 36,000 annual admissions, 83,000 emergency department visits, and a newly opened state-of-the-art neurocritical care unit, Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix continues to make a real difference in the lives of our communities. The hospital is also home to 500 residents and fellows across 50 programs and recently expanded its graduate medical education by 250 slots, which is a direct and meaningful investment in addressing Arizona's healthcare workforce needs for generations to come.
Banner – University Medical Center Tucson
Banner – University Medical Center Tucson has been ranked the region's No. 1 hospital for the fourth consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report, a streak that speaks to the consistency and unwavering commitment of its team. The hospital is advancing medicine on every front: leading the Valley Fever Research Center, partnering with the Banner Alzheimer's Institute on global breakthroughs, and operating one of only two burn centers statewide. Banner – University Medical Center Tucson continues to be the city’s only Magnet-certified hospital. Co-located on campus, Banner Children's at Diamond Children's Medical Center ensures that children with complex, chronic conditions receive seamless, uninterrupted care as they grow into adulthood — a model of integrated, whole-person care that reflects Banner's commitment to serving every stage of life.
For the third consecutive year, an independent anonymous survey has certified Banner as a Great Place to Work, and its hospitals are recognized among the best in Arizona by both Forbes and U.S. News & World Report.
Banner Health is proud to be nationally recognized — but more importantly, proud to be the nonprofit health system communities across Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Nevada, and California call their own. To learn more about Banner Health, visit bannerhealth.com/About.
About Banner Health
Banner Health's mission is to make health care easier, so life can be better. As one of the nation's largest fully integrated nonprofit health systems, we are pioneering a sustainable care model that prioritizes prevention, manages chronic disease, and reduces health spending – succeeding when patients stay healthy, not when they get sick. We operate 33 hospitals and more than 400 sites across six states, delivering seamless care from primary to quaternary medicine, including health insurance, physician networks, world-renowned specialty services, and behavioral health. Accountable to the communities we serve, we reinvest every dollar into advancing care, research, and facilities, providing more than $1 billion each year in community benefit. Through our partnership with the University of Arizona, we drive clinical discoveries across more than 800 trials and train more than 1,300 residents and fellows annually. Headquartered in Arizona, we serve Arizona, California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada, and Wyoming. Our hospitals are consistently ranked among Arizona's top-performing by U.S. News & World Report. For more information, visit bannerhealth.com/about.
