Each WISH program is part of a series that addresses our organization's mission to raise awareness of women's and family health issues through education and philanthropic support. Mark your calendars for upcoming events:
Food, Fitness, & the Future of Your Heart
Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Seasons 52 | Biltmore Fashion Park 2502 E Camelback Rd.
Details: Understand the role of nutrition, labs, and lifestyle in reducing risk and improving cardiovascular outcomes. Guest Speaker: Aye Thandar Win, MD, Cardiologist, Banner University Medical Group
WISH Member Mixer
Date:Thursday, February 19, 2026
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: JLL, 4300 E. Camelback Rd. Suite 100, Phoenix
Details: *Members only event*
The Skinny on Fatty Liver: Symptoms, Solutions & Transplants
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location:TBD
Details: Explore the growing prevalence of fatty liver syndrome, highlighting its often underdiagnosed nature, common symptoms, and available treatment options. The speaker will also provide an overview of the liver transplant program and its role in managing advanced liver disease. Guest Speaker: Ilan Moises Nevah Rubin, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, Medical Director, Hepatology and Liver Transplantation, Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix Transplant Institute
Upgrade your membership to enjoy access to curated Banner ‘white coat’ experiences of your choosing based on your interests in medicine. These experiences may include meet and greets with a Banner physician, tours of world-class programs, and "behind the scenes" hospital experiences.
Women Investing in Science & Health, known as WISH, is a membership-based philanthropic affinity group that supports, enhances and advances science and health care delivery. In partnership with Banner Health, we offer trusted evidence-based education and leading-edge information to women who are looking to provide quality healthcare options for themselves, their families and their networks.