Az Business and AZRE magazine released their 2023 list of the most influential women’s publications in Arizona. Among them are Sarah Frost, CEO of Banner University Medical Center Tucson, Banner University Medical Center South, Diamond Children, and the operator of dozens of facilities. Outpatient clinic. In honor of her 12th anniversary of the ‘Most Influential Women’ program, azbigmedia.com has announced the most influential women of 2023 for the ‘2023 Most Influential Women’ dinner and reception. I profile one of my female girlfriends every day.
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Sarah Frost, CEO, Banner – University of Tucson Medical Center, Banner University Medical Center South, Diamond Children’s Hospital Operating dozens of outpatient clinics
Background: Sarah Frost is an expert at all of Banner University Medical Centers in Southern Arizona (Banner University Medical Center Tucson, Banner University Medical Center South, Diamond Children’s Hospital, Banner Arizona Cancer Center, Banner University Medical North, and dozens of outpatients) Chief Executive Officer in charge of clinic. Frost is a seasoned leader with over 18 years of experience at the University of Arizona, a major teaching hospital at the Tucson Medical College and two academic medical centers. She has two nonprofit medical centers and clinics where she employs more than 7,000 people, Banner-University Medicine is one of Tucson’s largest employers, and Banner Health is the state’s largest private employer. It is
As Chief Executive Officer of Banner Hospital in Tucson, Mr. Frost oversaw the much-anticipated opening of the $443 million nine-story tower in April 2019 to replace the 48-year-old original university hospital. Prior to Mr. Frost becoming his CEO, Mr. Frost held the following positions: He has held various administrative and leadership roles within Banner and its predecessor, the University of Arizona Health Network, and within Pima County. Frost is also recognized as a recipient of Tucson’s “40 Under 40” and Arizona She is also a recipient of the Capital Times’ “Arizona Female Achiever Award”. She was named one of the 2022 “Leading Women in the Region” by Biz Tucson. She serves on the American Heart and Stroke Association Board of Directors, the Pima JTED Foundation Board of Directors, the San Her Corridor Board of Directors, and the She AAMC Teaching Hospitals Board of Directors.
Career Path Inspiration: “During college, I worked for a medical consulting firm. I enjoyed the fast-paced environment and started to seriously consider a career in the medical industry. After taking a course in biology, I realized that hospital management might be a better path for me.I started an internship at the hospital, and on the 3rd, I left the basement office to deliver the paperwork to the CEO. Afterrd I wanted to go to that office someday. Now, 20 years later, I am very proud to say that I did it myself. ”
Source of pride: “My career highlight was in 2019 when we officially opened our new $445 million Banner University Medical Center in Tucson. I will never forget the day I made the effort and drove my first patient down the hallway to a shiny new room with an amazing view of the Arizona mountains.”
Source of inspiration: “I have been blessed with so many great bosses, mentors, and peer leaders in my life. Even if it’s a learning about what not to do.It’s not enough to praise just one person.We need the power of the village to do what we are doing and have my support. I hope I can support the team as much as I was lucky to do so.”
Surprising Facts: “During college, I was a cake decorator at my local grocery store. I was very lucky that I didn’t.”
