Working Together
| Among the Very Best Cancer Programs |
| The Cancer Program continues to earn national acclaim for its achievements in patient care and research. In 2009, our program was ranked fifth in the nation by U.S. News and World Report magazine. |
Physicians at the Cancer and Blood Diseases Institute at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center work closely with nurses, social workers and other members of the care team to provide early, accurate diagnoses, appropriate medical treatment, family support and patient education. The team encourages patients to maintain a "normal" life, helping them keep up in school and providing treatment on an outpatient, rather than inpatient, basis whenever possible.
Family-Centered Care Philosophy
At Cincinnati Children's, health care providers and family members are partners, working together to best meet the needs of each child. We empower families to make well-informed decisions about their child's care, and we respect the crucial role of family in every aspect of what we do. In 2008, the Picker Institute recognized Cincinnati Children's for its commitment to family-centered care with the Picker Award for Excellence in the Advancement of Patient-Centered Care.
What Sets Cincinnati Children's Apart
- Specialists who focus on specific cancers, including the rarest types
- One of the largest pediatric blood and marrow transplantation programs in the United States
- Comprehensive medical care for cancer survivors of all ages
- Specialized care for more than 80 types of immune deficiency and histiocytic disorders
- One of the largest Fanconi anemia comprehensive care centers in the world
- Extensive services for newborns with sickle cell anemia
- Comprehensive home treatment program for kids with hemophilia
- One of the few thrombosis centers in the US providing comprehensive pediatric care
- Early access to innovative therapies through national clinical research trials
- Rapid transfer of laboratory breakthroughs to the patient care setting
- A commitment to family-centered care
- Programs that nurture the quality of life of children and families
