It is with a sense of deep sorrow that we share news of the death of our friend and colleague, Rachna Shroff, MD, MS.

The work of the late Division of Hematology & Oncology Chief Rachna Shroff, MD, in the hospital and at the clinic touched countless people’s lives.

We congratulate Dr. Glenn for receiving a 2026 Torchbearer Award primarily for improving access to treatment for substance use disorder in Southern Arizona.

The American College of Physicians Arizona Chapter event is hosted at the Casino del Sol Conference Center in Southwest Tucson, embracing its theme, “Practicing Medicine in the AI Era,” and showcasing the impact on internal medicine and more.

Research led by James Cunningham, PhD, professor of family and community medicine, found that a 2018 state law was associated with an increase in naloxone prescribing for patients receiving high-dose opioids.

Its Community Reinvestment Program invites nonprofits addressing root causes of poor health across Arizona. Since its 2020 inception, the program invested in over 200 programs, proving how deeply Banner’s nonprofit mission is based in places it serves.

Kayla Bissonette went from employee to patient at Banner Health and the University of Arizona Cancer Center.

New research shows that X and Y chromosomes drive risk of diseases, including cancer, independent of hormones. Understanding these mechanisms could drive sex-aware medicine.

The Center on Aging director and General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine division chief takes over from Joe Alpert, MD, Division of Cardiology professor, Sarver Heart Center member and past Department of Medicine chair, as head of the “Green Journal” in January 2027.

Researchers used whole genome sequencing to show how Y chromosome erosion alters gene behavior, opening possibilities for personalized male cancer treatment plans.