Beverly Swayman, manager of Banner Thunderbird Medical Center's gift store, stands in front of a column, which she says was part of the original building. Since it had to remain, she decorated it with wind chimes, which are popular with visitors.
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A fresh start for Banner Thunderbird
Comments 0 | Recommend 0August 12, 2008 - 9:03 AM
Glendale Today
Construction on a new tower at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center will continue through 2010 and will add 582 beds to the facility.
With construction complete, the gift shop is large enough so those who use wheelchairs or walkers can get around the colorful displays. Beverly Swayman, manager of Banner Thunderbird Medical Center's gift store, said she sees the gift shop as a place of healing.
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