![[Mosaic of images of the Banner Wellness Center in basement of Banner – University Medical Center Tucson]](https://deptmedicine.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/banner_gym_collage_card.jpg "Mosaic of images of the Banner Wellness Center in basement of Banner – University Medical Center Tucson")
Did you know that all University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson faculty, including resident and fellow physicians, now have an opportunity to join the Banner Wellness Center?
Banner Health announced in February it had extended the membership opportunity for the Wellness Center at Banner – University Medical Center Tucson to all College of Medicine – Tucson faculty, in addition to Banner faculty, including residents and fellows.
Serena Scott, MD, MBA, Department of Medicine vice chair for faculty development and clinical chief, Division of General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, encouraged all DOM faculty and trainees — residents and fellows — to take advantage of this opportunity.
Faculty wellness is essential for improving the patient experience and providing quality outcomes for all served at the hospital and its clinics. And multiple benefits of exercise do a lot to improve wellness both physically, emotionally and mentally. It just makes everyone feel healthier and happier.
- Wellness Center Location: BUMCT Basement (See map image below; click to enlarge.)
- Hours: 24-hour access
- Amenities: Showers and lockers (You will need your own lock and towel.)
![[Map of directions to the Banner Wellness Center gym in the basement of Banner – University Medical Center Tucson]](https://deptmedicine.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/styles/very_small_image/public/map_to_bumct_wellness_ctr_900x600px.jpg?itok=R5I9gh4M "Map of directions to the Banner Wellness Center gym in the basement of Banner – University Medical Center Tucson")
How to Join
Please complete the membership application (attached here) and bring the completed application and a check for $180 payable to Banner – University Medical Center Tucson to the administrative offices on the 2nd floor of BUMCT. The list of new members will be sent to Security on Friday to process on Monday. For members who have a Banner Badge, please allow 48 hours for your badge to be activated. For those who do not have a badge, please go to our Security office Monday-Friday during badging hours (7 a.m. to 6 p.m./Closed noon-1 p.m. for lunch) to have your picture taken and a unique pin code assigned. After this is completed, please allow 48-hours for our team to activate your pin code.
Questions can be directed to BUMCTS Wellness Center at: BUMCTSWellnessCenter@bannerhealth.com