PHOENIX, Ariz. (Sept. 15, 2023) - Dr. Dayana Dominguez Batista made the bold decision to leave her beloved Cuba seven years ago in pursuit of her dreams. With a background in medicine, she knew she wanted to further her education and decided to pursue her master's degree in the United States.
Now, she is proud to work at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center as a pediatric pulmonologist. One of the reasons Dr. Dominguez loves working for Banner is that many of her team members come from diverse backgrounds which allows her to connect with them in both Spanish and English. This sense of camaraderie is important as it reminds her of the tight-knit Cuban community she left behind.
One thing she misses about Cuba are the people. She remembers how the Cuban people are always willing to go the extra mile to help others, regardless of whether they are locals or tourists. Their creativity and determination also stand out to her – if Cubans have a dream, they will stop at nothing to achieve it.
“Being able to work alongside individuals from various backgrounds not only enriches my personal growth but also enables me to provide the best care possible to patients”-said Dr. Dominguez. “I am fortunate to be part of a community that welcomes and appreciates different perspectives.”
Despite not having relatives in Arizona, Dr. Dominguez feels at home in the Grand Canyon state and says she is incredibly fortunate to have made friends along her journey, who have become her new family.
Banner Health is one of the largest, secular nonprofit health care systems in the country. In addition to 33 hospitals, Banner also has an academic division, Banner – University Medicine, and a partnership with one of the world’s leading cancer programs, Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. Banner’s array of services includes a health-insurance division, employed physician groups, outpatient surgery centers, urgent care locations, home care and hospice services, retail pharmacies, stand-alone imaging centers, physical therapy and rehabilitation, behavioral health services, a research division and a nursing registry. To make health care easier, 100% of Banner-employed doctors are available for virtual visits, and Banner operates a free 24/7 nurse line for health questions or concerns. Patients may also reserve spots at Banner Urgent Care locations and can book appointments online with many Banner-employed doctors. Headquartered in Arizona, Banner Health also has locations in California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada and Wyoming. For more information, visit bannerhealth.com.
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