Ned Resch named CEO of Banner Health in Northern Colorado. New CEO returns to Banner after two years at Nebraska hospital. GREELEY, Colo. (Nov. 4, 2026) - Banner Health today announced that Ned Resch has been named chief executive officer of Banner Health in Northern Colorado, effective Jan. 25, 2027. Resch brings a wealth of experience in healthcare leadership, including a strong foundation within Banner Health and roots in Colorado and Wyoming. Resch originally joined Banner in 2016, overseeing medical group operations in Wyoming and California. He was promoted to CEO of Platte County Hospital in 2019 and subsequently named CEO of Sterling Regional MedCenter in 2021. "My family and I are excited to return to Colorado and rejoin the Banner Health family," said Resch. "I have seen firsthand the incredible dedication and compassion of the teams across Northern Colorado. The community is remarkable and I can't wait for the opportunity to serve and grow alongside it." Resch has served as the president and CEO at Regional West Health Services in Nebraska since early 2025. During his tenure, he led the organization through significant transformation, achieving measurable improvements across finance, quality, safety, patient experience, employee engagement and community perception. "Ned's return to Banner's Western Division is truly exciting news for our Northern Colorado communities," said Margo Karsten, vice president of acute care for Banner's Western Region and interim CEO in Northern Colorado. "His proven leadership within Banner combined with his experience driving meaningful results in Nebraska makes him exceptionally well prepared to lead our Northern Colorado team. We are confident he will build on the strong foundation already in place." Originally from Orem, Utah, Resch earned his bachelor's degree in sociology from Brigham Young University and his master's degree from the University of Chicago where he studied health administration and policy. 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, Banner Health is 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. Banner Health 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 Banner Health serve, Banner Health reinvest every dollar into advancing care, research, and facilities, providing more than $1 billion each year in community benefit. Through its partnership with the University of Arizona, Banner Health drive clinical discoveries across more than 800 trials and train more than 1,300 residents and fellows annually. Headquartered in Arizona, Banner Health serve Arizona, California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada, and Wyoming. Its hospitals are consistently ranked among Arizona's top-performing by U.S. News & World Report. For more information, visit bannerhealth.com/about. Download assets from the story. Ned Resch, CEO of Banner Health in Northern Colorado YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Oct 26, 2026 Oct 05, 2026

Banner Health Verrado opens November 16 with appointments now available. Residents can tour the expanded campus at a public open house on November 13 Banner Health has begun accepting appointments for its expanded Verrado campus ahead of the Nov. 16 opening, giving residents their first chance to schedule care at the new Banner Health Center Plus. The new Banner webpage also provides details for a public open house on Friday, Nov. 13, when Verrado and West Valley families can walk through the facility, meet members of the care team and see the expanded services before the doors officially open. Appointments are now available. Banner's scheduling system is now showing appointments beginning Nov. 16 for X-rays and laboratory work at the Verrado location. The health system is also directing patients to its online provider directory to schedule primary-care appointments and connect with participating providers. For residents who have watched the construction take shape along Market Street, this is the practical milestone: the new facility is moving from a future promise to a place where care can now be planned. Banner says it accepts most major insurance plans, but patients should confirm coverage with their insurer before scheduling. Tour the facility before it opens. Banner will hold a public open house from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. No reservations are required. Visitors will be able to tour the new space, meet the Banner team and learn how the different services will operate at the expanded campus. Banner says a fire truck, ambulance and helicopter are planned to be on site, making the midday event especially inviting for families with children. The open house takes place three days before the Nov. 16 grand opening. More care at one Verrado location. Banner Health Center Plus will expand the care already available at the longtime Banner campus at 20751 W. Market Street. Beginning Nov. 16, the location will bring primary care, endocrinology, advanced imaging and laboratory services together with a new 24-hour freestanding emergency department and helipad. The expanded services include: * Twenty-four-hour emergency care for serious illnesses and injuries * Additional primary-care providers for routine, preventive and ongoing care * Endocrinology for diabetes, thyroid disorders and other hormone-related conditions * Advanced imaging services, including diagnostic support for the emergency department * On-site laboratory testing * A helipad supporting emergency operations Emergency department rather than a hospital. The emergency department will operate around the clock and will not require appointments. Banner has described it as a freestanding emergency department with 14 equipped exam rooms, a dedicated trauma and treatment room, and X-ray, CT and ultrasound capabilities. Residents should understand that the Nov. 16 opening is not the opening of the full-service hospital Banner previously proposed for the property. The new emergency department can evaluate and stabilize serious conditions, but patients who need inpatient surgery, intensive care, maternity services or other hospital-level treatment may be transferred or referred to a hospital. Banner says the Verrado emergency department will coordinate care with Banner Estrella Medical Center when needed. Additional specialties planned for 2027. Banner says more specialty care is planned for the Verrado campus in 2027, including gastroenterology, nonsurgical orthopedics, sports medicine and behavioral health. Those additions would broaden the campus beyond its opening-day mix and give Buckeye-area residents more options closer to home. What residents need to know. | Facility | Banner Health Center Plus Verrado | | Grand opening | Monday, Nov. 16, 2026 | | Open house | Friday, Nov. 13, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; no reservations required | | Address | 20751 W. Market Street, Buckeye | | Center Plus phone | 623-465-6595 | | Appointments | Available through Banner's online scheduling and provider directory | For Verrado and Victory residents, the opening adds something increasingly important as the community grows: more everyday and emergency care without starting every trip by heading farther east. Originally published Sept. 24, 2026; updated Nov. 4 with appointment and open-house information. Banner Health Center plus 20751 W. Market Street Buckeye, AZ 85396 623-463-5000 Planned opening: Nov. 16, 2026