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A Decade of Impact: Advancing Health Together

WHAT: On Oct. 24, the Arizona Board of Regents will host “A Decade of Impact: Advancing Health Together,” a convening that celebrates 10 years of transformative partnership between Banner Health and the University of Arizona.

The centerpiece of the event will be the unveiling of a new economic impact report detailing the partnership’s far-reaching influence across Arizona, including its direct and indirect economic benefits, its effects on community health and wellness, and its broader role on the state’s health care landscape. It also will highlight how the collaboration is helping to build the state’s health care workforce and drive measurable improvements in public health.  

The gathering also will feature a leadership panel discussion of senior executives and thought leaders from Banner, the U of A and ABOR. Panelists will reflect on key milestones from the past decade, including the launch of joint clinical programs, expansion of research collaborations and innovations in medical education. They also will share forward-looking insights into future opportunities.

Topics will include strategic growth, emerging health care challenges and the evolving role of academic medicine in shaping Arizona’s future. The panel aims to spark dialogue on how continued collaboration can drive innovation and strengthen the state’s health care infrastructure.

WHEN: Friday, October 24, 2025  (Registration opens at 7:30 a.m.; Program runs from 8:15 a.m. to 10 a.m.)

WHERE: Phoenix Bioscience Core, Virginia G. Piper Auditorium, 600 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix, AZ 85004

WHO:

  • Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego (welcome remarks)
  • ABOR Chair Doug Goodyear (panelist)
  • Banner Health President and CEO Amy Perry (panelist)
  • U of A President Suresh Garimella (panelist)
  • Banner Health Board of Directors Chair Anne Mariucci (panelist)
  • Regent Gregg Brewster (emcee / moderator)
  • Rounds Consulting Group CEO Jim Rounds (presenter) 

MEDIA: Contacts for media interested in attending the convening and coordinating interviews are:

Contact:

abormediarelations@azregents.edu