Hello Heart

“Getting Hello Heart has been a game changer! I started Hello Heart because I was diagnosed with high blood pressure, and it has been amazing with helping me stay on top of my blood pressure. I have been able to provide my PCP with my results and it has been instrumental in my health care, helping my PCP with how to treat me medically because she can see when I’m taking my blood pressure and we can see if there is a trend when my blood pressure is higher than normal. I love the benefits of Hello Heart; it has changed my life for the better. It’s a wonderful tool, and even better, it’s free!”
– Shameka Powell, Senior Administrative Assistant

Hinge Health

“I’ve gotten a lot of use out of the Hinge app.  Thanks to Banner for providing it! It’s helped me rehabilitate a few running injuries without having to go to a doctor or physical therapist, and if I can keep running, that keeps me happy!”
– Andrew Hoyer, Pediatric Cardiologist

“What a difference Hinge Health has made in managing my back pain! I have gone to physical therapy and chiropractic care for years to keep my back strong, manage pain from degenerative disc disease and stay active. I still had a small amount of pain on a daily basis, which was manageable. I signed up for the Hinge Health program and it has made a huge difference in my back health. Yes, you need to be committed to the program for it to be effective, but I just wanted to thank Banner for offering this alternative to pain meds and surgery. It’s a great benefit!”
– Tracey Chacon, Dietetic Technician

“I have been active in the program for at least two years and 336 sessions. I have found it to have positive results in my general health and mobility. Where else do you have the opportunity to have your own complimentary health coach and physical therapist? I initially joined the program to focus on my right knee pain. The exercise program is tailored to my specific needs and goals. I have been able to reduce pain and maintain my joints to an optimal level.

I am an active person, and this program adds to my home exercise routine, as well as complements the gym workouts and horseback riding that I do. While I only commit to Hinge Health two times a week, each person can cultivate their program to meet their needs and wants. I have experienced the improvements in the program to the phone app and a camera mode that can visualize a few of my daily exercises and coach me through them, actually seeing my movements! Even without the visualization, the program has been helpful to assist me in completing the exercises accurately. When I have a question or comment, I can email my assigned Physical Therapist and Health Coach at any time. They, too, send me inspiration and encouragement and are open to discussion. I also enjoy the health articles, member stories and extra exercises. I appreciate Hinge Health!”
– Teri Hess, Registered Nurse

“I started the [Hinge Health] program in June 2022, after being diagnosed with arthritis in my right shoulder. Hinge Health sent me a tablet, exercise bands and movement monitors. The tablet came loaded with the Hinge Health app. I completed a profile on that app and scheduled reminders for myself to complete the exercises three times per week. There were times when I skipped my sessions because I was feeling so good and thought I didn’t need it anymore. My coach would always follow up and ask me about my progress; I was encouraged to get back at it. My shoulder pain, little by little, really diminished. I have not taken a pain reliever for shoulder pain in months! This is the most valuable offering from Banner Benefits that I’ve had the pleasure of using. I truly wish that it continues, so that it can help many others with shoulder, hip or knee pain.”
– Donna Dioses, Recruiter

Virta Health

“My participation in Virta, engaging with my support team and committing to this lifestyle change has been the best choice I have ever made about my health. It has fit quickly and seamlessly into my life because it’s not a diet, it’s a true lifestyle change. There were immediate changes to how I felt. I’m now the same weight I was in high school and am confident my health and lifestyle will continue to improve. My greatest health improvement is my blood sugar and A1c are both in a healthy range now. I have also been able to stop taking insulin (Tresiba) completely. Type 2 diabetes reversal, I never thought this would be possible!”
– William DeSavlo, Sonora Quest Anatomic System Production Manager

“It wasn’t until I was diagnosed with Type II diabetes that I finally made the commitment to join Virta. I found that their way of looking at diabetes reversal was more realistic than I anticipated. I wasn’t expected to be perfect—and it was anticipated that there would be times I would want a sweet treat for a birthday or celebration. But Virta provided me with the education and tools to change the way I looked at food and how I viewed success. Joining Virta has been the best decision I could make for my health. I’ve drastically lowered my A1c, reduced my medications and even lost weight. I feel better than I have in years!”
– Kirsten Flint, Sr. Employee Communications Advisor

 MyWell-Being

“I genuinely love [our MyWell-Being Program]. It motivates me to focus on my health and wellness and really put the time aside for it. The program is a motivator; it holds you accountable. It’s a great learning tool and the discount helped me move into a different benefit tier which better supported my medical needs.”
– Melinda Locke, Compensation Analyist and MVP Recognition Administrator

“I started my journey with well-being in 2020. At the time, I was 37 and knew I needed to make changes to get my health in a better place. I changed my nutrition and received bariatric surgery. I knew I wanted to continue my progress and support those around me with their health goals. I also noticed there wasn’t much awareness about well-being at Banner among my team, so I became a Well-Being Champion. I feel I can be a better leader when I’m able to provide information about tools and resources, and when I can share how I’ve used them to support my own health. The MyWell-Being Program helps you get beyond your struggles and really succeed. That’s what well-being is; it’s finding what you need to face challenges and make healthier choices.”
– Darcy Kurtzweg, Associate Director of Health Plan Operations with the Navigation Center