We at the UA Department of Medicine work hard to assist in ensuring our primary clinical teaching facilities with Banner – University Medical Center function at the pinnacle of health-care industry standards. This commitment is among the many ways in which we underscore our dedication to excellent patient care, safety, value and satisfaction. That dedication is illustrated by the following accreditations, certifications and recognitions for the expertise of our programs and physicians:
Banner – University Medical Center Tucson and South 
- Accredited Echocardiography Facility
Intersocietal Accreditation Commission - Accredited Non-Invasive Vascular Lab
Intersocietal Accreditation Commission - Ebola Treatment Center Designation
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Food Allergy Research and Educational Clinical Network
Inaugural member via UA College of Medicine – Tucson - HIV Care Rated among Top-3 in Nation
Vizient/University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC) - Home Centered Care Institute (HCCI) Center of Excellence
Initiated via University of Arizona Center on Aging - Infectious Disease Treatment Center of Excellence
Arizona Department of Health Services 
Scleroderma Research and Treatment Center
Scleroderma Foundation- Senior-Friendly Hospital
Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) - WASOG Sarcoidosis Clinic
World Association of Sarcoidosis and Other Granulomatous Disorders
Banner – UMC Tucson 
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100 Great Hospitals in America
Becker’s Hospital Review -
Accredited Cardiac Receiving Center
Arizona Department of Health Services -
Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI
Society of Chest Pain Centers -
Accredited Heart Failure Center
Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care -
Accredited Member Center
American Academy of Sleep Medicine -
Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center – First such accreditation in Tucson and only second in state
The Joint Commission -
Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center
The Joint Commission -
Best Hospitals – Nationally ranked in 3 adult specialties, rated "high performing" in 4 adult specialties and 2 adult procedures/conditions, and regionally ranked No. 3 hospital in Arizona
U.S. News & World Report -
Blue Distinction Center | Lung Transplants
Blue Cross Blue Shield of America -
Care Center Network Member (UA Interstitial Lung Disease Program)
National Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation -
Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
American Association of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) -
Certified Joint Replacement - Hip & Knee
The Joint Commission -
Comprehensive Organ Transplant Center
United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) -
Consumer Choice Award
National Research Corporation -
Get With the Guidelines® - Stroke Gold-Plus Quality Achievement Award
American Heart Association/American Stroke Association -
Great Hospitals in the West
Becker's Hospital Review -
Level I Trauma Center (see Arizona Public Media Emmy-winning documentary)
American College of Surgeons’ Committee on Trauma -
Level I Trauma Center
Arizona Emergency Medical System -
Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Arizona Perinatal Trust -
Level 4 Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) -
Magnet™ Designation
American Nurses Credentialing Center -
MBSAQIP Accredited Bariatric Surgery Center - Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Accreditation Quality Improvement Program
American College of Surgeons and American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery -
Member Hospital
AAMC Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH) -
One of 100 Hospitals with Great Women’s Health Programs
Becker’s Hospital Review -
Quality Leadership Award
University HealthSystem Consortium -
Recognized Cystic Fibrosis Center – Adult
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation -
The Medal of Honor for Organ Donation, Hospital Awards
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services -
Veran Center of Excellence - For use of SPiN Thoracic Navigation System™ for bronchoscopy lung cancer screening procedures
Veran Medical Technologies
Banner – UMC South
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Accredited Cardiac Receiving Center
Arizona Department of Health Services -
Accredited Hospital and Behavioral Health Care Programs
The Joint Commission -
Certified Diabetes Self-Management Education Program
American Diabetes Association -
Infectious Disease Treatment Center of Excellence
Arizona Department of Health Services - State-Designated Trauma Center
Arizona Department of Health Services - Best Doctors (2018/2014)
Best Doctors Inc. 
One of America's 100 Top Hospitals®/Everest Award Winner
IBM Watson Health- Top Doctors (2018/2017/2016/2015)
Tucson Lifestyle Magazine - Best of the Best Award for Mid-Size Hospitals
Banner Health
University of Arizona Cancer Center
- Comprehensive Cancer Center – only NCI-designated facility in Arizona
National Cancer Institute - Gold Triangle Award (UA Skin Cancer Institute)
American Academy of Dermatology - National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers Recognition
American College of Surgeons
Diamond Children’s – Banner Children’s Medical Center
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Accredited Echocardiography Facility – Pediatric
Intersocietal Accreditation Commission -
Certified Diabetes Self-Management Education Program – Pediatric
American Diabetes Association -
Gold Seal of Approval®, Pediatric Asthma Program
The Joint Commission -
Pediatric Prepared Emergency Care: Advanced Care facility
Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics -
Recognized Cystic Fibrosis Center – Pediatric
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Last Updated: March 1, 2019
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