Banner Good Samaritan Bariatric Program Needs Our Help!!

Hi everyone! I saw the earlier post regarding Banner closing their bariatric program.  I am actually having my surgery there next week and I had to call them anyways so this is what I found out: I spoke with Hana and she said that yes, they are wanting to close the bariatric center. Something about it not being in the budget or they don't see the need to keep it open???  Crazy, huh?   BUT..... Hana said that they are trying to stop it from closing and they could use our help. They need letters from us telling them about our stories. How much they have helped us and how important they are to our success and how much the people there have supported us thru our journeys. If anyone would like to send letters, please do so as soon as possible. You can fax them to the center at

602-239-3339  Attn: Hana Stephenson

Please pass the word on to others.  Let me know if you have any questions. I am sure you could also call the center itself if you have any further questions.

Thanks so much!