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Banner Health Achieves Milestone in Artificial Heart Procedures

Banner Health in Queen Creek has reached a significant milestone regarding its artificial heart implant program.

Gwen Pruett

July 13, 20261 min read

Banner Health has announced that it has reached a notable milestone in its artificial heart implant program. The achievement marks a key development for the healthcare provider's cardiac surgery capabilities.

The organization confirmed the progress without providing specific numerical data or detailed timelines for the procedure. It remains unclear how many patients have been involved in this milestone or the specific criteria used to define this achievement.

Queen Creek is located approximately 35 miles southeast of Phoenix. The facility's location places it within the broader Phoenix metropolitan area, serving communities in that region.

Further details regarding the nature of the milestone, including the type of artificial heart technology used or the specific outcomes for patients, were not provided in the initial report. Information about future plans or additional steps in the program is also not yet clear.

Banner Health employs about 800 people in Queen Creek, according to local government records.

Source: Arizona PBS.

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https://azpbs.org/horizon/2026/07/banner-health-reaches-milestone-in-artificial-heart-implants/

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Gwen Pruett

Gwen Pruett reports on local business, new openings, and economic development in Queen Creek.

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