As part of Doctors' Day, several physicians from the Banner - University Medical Group were recognized for their contributions to health care at Banner - UMC Tucson and South campuses.
An annual reception for Doctors' Day (which is March 30) was held Tuesday, April 21, at the North Restaurant at La Encantada. About 75 people attended. The awards were presented by Jason Krupp, MD, CEO for BUMG and president, Banner Academics. Among those recognized were the Department of Emergency Medicine’s Dale Woolridge, MD, PhD, who received the Friend of the Community Award.
Dr. Woolridge has been with the Department of Emergency Medicine for 12 years and serves as director of the pediatric emergency medicine residency program. He also sits on a number of professional committees and boards throughout Southern Arizona, including serving as medical director of the Southern Arizona Children’s Advocacy Center in Tucson and chair of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Section of Pediatrics.
