Six of Banner Health’s hospital chief executive officers have been named as “women hospital presidents and CEOs to know” by Becker’s Hospital Review.

The list honors female hospital executives for their dedication to bettering their hospitals for patients and providers alike.

Women are increasingly taking on hospital leadership positions and with them at the helm, hospitals are benefitting from diverse perspectives, enhanced patient experiences and improved health equity.

Banner’s recognized executives are:

• Sandy Dugger, CEO of Banner Lassen Medical Center (Susanville, California)
• Debbie Flores, CEO of Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (Phoenix)
• Sara Frost, CEO of Banner – University Medical Center Tucson and Banner – University Medical Center South (Tucson)
• Courtney Ophaug, CEO of Banner Estrella Medical Center (Phoenix)
• Laura Robertson, CEO of Banner Desert Medical Center, Banner Children's at Desert, and Banner Ocotillo Medical Center (Mesa)
• Linda Thorpe, CEO of East Morgan County Hospital (Brush, Colorado.)

The full list of honorees and profiles for each health care leader can be viewed here.