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Banner Health earns Forbes recognition as one of America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals. Team culture, engagement help land Banner on list for second consecutive year. PHOENIX (Sept. 30, 2026) - Banner Health, one of the nation's largest nonprofit health systems and Arizona's largest private employer, has been named to Forbes' 2026 list of America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals for the second consecutive year. Of the 250 organizations recognized in the competitive nationwide ranking, Banner was the only Arizona-headquartered health system on the list, further cementing its standing as a leading workplace for healthcare professionals across the country. "Being named to the Forbes list for the second year in a row is a reflection of the people who make Banner what it is," said Amy Perry, president and chief executive officer of Banner Health. "Our team members show up every day with purpose and heart, pouring everything into caring for each other and the communities we serve. As a nonprofit health system, Banner's caring culture shapes our amazing clinical, social and economic impact. When our team thrives, our patients and communities feel it." The Forbes ranking is based on an independent survey of more than 30,000 healthcare professionals across the U.S., drawing from more than one million employer evaluations collected over a three-year period. Evaluations covered a broad range of factors including wages, working conditions, career advancement and safety. At a time when stress and burnout remain persistent challenges across the healthcare industry, Banner's One Team culture, emphasis on career growth and sustained commitment to team member well-being continue to set it apart as a place where people choose to build meaningful careers. That commitment shows up in tangible ways. Banner team members continuously look for opportunities to improve the workplace experience, from streamlining nursing documentation to significantly reduce time spent on administrative tasks, to implementing Enhanced Radiation Protection Devices that enable lead-free cardiac catheterization procedures and improve staff safety. These are not isolated efforts but part of a broader, ongoing investment in the people who deliver care every day. The connection between a strong workplace culture and exceptional patient outcomes is one Banner has reinforced throughout 2026. Earlier this year, multiple Banner hospitals earned national recognition for clinical quality and patient safety from Healthgrades, Forbes and U.S. News and World Report - a testament to what becomes possible when engaged, supported team members bring their best to work. The Forbes recognition caps a strong year of workplace honors for Banner, adding to its third consecutive Great Place to Work Certification(TM), its ongoing placement on the FORTUNE Best Workplaces in Health Care list and the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Corporate Citizen of the Year award, which recognized Banner's role as Arizona's largest private employer and its commitment to community health and economic vitality. Taken together, these honors tell a consistent story: Banner is a place where people choose to grow, contribute to something larger than themselves and deliver care they are proud of. 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.

Banner Health named a 2026 Healthiest employer of Colorado. GREELEY, Colo. (Sept. 29, 2026) - Banner Health has been named one of the 2026 Healthiest Employers of Colorado, an annual recognition program presented by Healthiest Employers(R) in partnership with Springbuk, a Truven Health analytics solution. Banner Health was honored in the 5,000+ employee category, alongside nine other large organizations recognized statewide for their investment in workplace health and well-being. The Healthiest Employers of Colorado program evaluates participating organizations on their workplace health initiatives, employee engagement and overall commitment to building healthier workplace cultures. Banner Health, which employs more than 64,000 people across its system, was recognized among the state's largest employers for its ongoing efforts to support the well-being of its workforce. "We are honored to be recognized as one of Colorado's Healthiest Employers," said Margo Karsten, Senior Vice President of Acute Care Delivery, Western Region. "Our team members are at the heart of everything we do, and this recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting their health and well-being so they can, in turn, provide the very best care to our patients and communities." Banner Health supports its workforce through its award-winning MyWell-Being Program, which team members can customize around their own health and well-being goals across five dimensions: physical, mental, financial, social and life satisfaction. The program includes a health-tracking app, financial planning and assessment tools, nutrition guides and meal planning, a mindfulness app, and on-demand mental health support, along with incentives such as insurance premium discounts and healthy challenges for team members who take part. Being recognized as Colorado's Healthiest Employers builds on Banner Health's broader employee experience strategy, which has also earned the health system a spot among Becker's 165 Top Places to Work and Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. As competition for health care talent remains strong across Colorado and the Mountain West, Banner Health continues to invest in the benefits, culture and support systems that help attract and retain team members, recognizing that a healthy, engaged workforce is directly connected to the quality of care patients receive 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. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Sep 28, 2026 Sep 24, 2026 Sep 23, 2026

Banner Northern Colorado Medical Center and Banner Fort Collins Medical Center recognized for work to improve breastfeeding. GREELEY, Colo. (Sept. 28, 2026): Earlier this month, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) recognized Banner North Colorado Medical Center and Banner Fort Collins Medical Center, among 34 other Colorado hospitals, for their commitment to promoting and supporting breastfeeding through the Colorado Hospital Lactation Collaborative. The awards recognize hospitals that have implemented evidence-based maternity care policies and practices that support breastfeeding and improve care for families across Colorado. At the Sept. 16 event, CDPHE honored Banner Northern Colorado Medical Center with the Colorado Hospital Breastfeeding Excellence Platinum Award and Banner Fort Collins Medical Center with the Colorado Hospital Breastfeeding Excellence Gold Award. The Colorado Hospital Breastfeeding Excellence Award honors hospitals on a biennial basis for their commitment to evidence-based maternity care and breastfeeding support through written hospital policies that follow at least several of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative's Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding. Award levels range from Bronze to Diamond based on the number of Steps implemented. These evidence-based policies and practices are designed to increase breastfeeding success and improve maternal and infant health outcomes. "This recognition reflects the dedication of our nurses, lactation consultants and physicians at both Banner Northern Colorado Medical Center and Banner Fort Collins Medical Center. They give new parents the time, support and confidence they need in those first days with their baby," said Julia Reinink, Banner Health's chief nursing officer in Northern Colorado. "We're proud to be part of the Colorado Hospital Lactation Collaborative and to help families across Northern Colorado get a strong, healthy start close to home." Additionally, CDPHE recognized all eight Baby-Friendly designated facilities in Colorado for receiving and maintaining the Baby-Friendly designation. The Colorado Hospital Lactation Collaborative is open to all hospitals and birthing facilities and provides free training, resources, and technical assistance to help facilities implement evidence-based maternity care policies and practices that strengthen breastfeeding support and improve care for families. The Collaborative also supports facilities interested in pursuing and maintaining Baby-Friendly designation and implementing the evidence-based practices outlined in the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative's Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding. "Evidence-based hospital practices can make a meaningful difference not only in whether families start breastfeeding, but in how long they continue. The support families receive during their hospital stay can have an impact long after they go home. Our Colorado data show that parents who reported receiving at least five of the Ten Steps during their hospital stay breastfed for approximately three months longer than those who did not," said Stacy Miller, Breastfeeding Specialist at CDPHE and facilitator of the Colorado Hospital Lactation Collaborative. 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. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Sep 24, 2026 Sep 18, 2026 Sep 11, 2026