Banner Children’s at Desert

About Banner Children’s at Desert – Mesa, Arizona

Banner Children’s at Desert (previously Cardon Children’s Medical Center) is an adolescent hospital in Mesa, Arizona. Among the departments in their 206 bed facility are behavioral health specialists providing mental health and substance use disorder treatment. This facility offers whole family support, including counseling for parents.

Banner Health locations like this one accept most major health insurance plans. Financial assistance may be available, too.

Visiting a hospital can be a scary experience for anyone, but for adolescents, it’s especially daunting. Between the new environment and unfamiliar faces, some kids can feel overwhelmed by the experience.

What’s special about this location is that it was designed with youth in mind. The setting is warm and welcoming and was built to feel less like a medical institution. It combines professionalism from staff with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

To further make their location welcoming for adolescents and families alike, this hospital features several areas for play therapy and general relaxation. These areas may be incorporated into the mental health treatment plan, and they also offer a place for fun during extended stays.

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Insurance & Payment

Accepted Insurance Providers

Aetna AHCCCS Banner University Health Plans Health Net

Other Payment Options

Treatment & Services

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Therapies Offered

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Staff & Accreditations

Our Team

Amy Perry

President and Chief Executive Officer

Marjorie Bessel, MD

Chief Clinical Officer

Staci Dickerson

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Julie Ann Alvarado-Dubek

Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer

Jean Fitterer Lance

Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel

Scott Nordlund

Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer

Michael Reagin

Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer

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