Opening Expected to Set a New Era in Patient
Care
CINCINNATI, June 24,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center inaugurated
its state-of-the-art Blood Cancer Healing Center,
revolutionizing blood cancer care in the
United States. Located at 3232 Healing Way (formerly 3229
Burnet Ave.) in Uptown Cincinnati, this groundbreaking facility
marks a historic milestone in cancer care, addressing the critical
needs of the 1.6 million affected by blood cancers in the U.S.
annually.
The grand opening celebrated the beginning of the facility's
clinical services, while additional spaces are scheduled to open
throughout 2024 and into 2025—including research labs for new
cancer treatment discoveries and wellness areas for food as
medicine and mind and movement therapies. Community leaders,
donors, medical professionals and patients came together to witness
the official opening and celebrate a shared commitment to redefine
the landscape of blood cancer care.
University of Cincinnati Cancer
Center patient Rick Webster shared
what the new Blood Cancer Healing Center means to his treatment
journey. Webster was diagnosed with leukemia in 2022 and continues
to receive treatment from the University of
Cincinnati Cancer Center care teams. "If I could describe it
in one word, it would be 'comfort,'" he noted.
The new Blood Cancer Healing Center is made possible by the
generosity of Frances and Craig
Lindner and other donors who've committed to redefining care
standards for patients and their caregivers. It's the nation's only
blood cancer center where patients can access all their
care—inpatient, outpatient, survivorship, integrative medicine,
spiritual care, bench-to-bedside research, and more—in one
accessible building.
The vision of John C. Byrd, MD, a
leading figure in blood cancer care and research globally, the
Blood Cancer Healing Center offers care in an accessible setting
that feels like home for patients.
"The Blood Cancer Healing Center embodies a new chapter in
cancer care. With personalized, holistic care and pioneering
research coming together under one roof, we're not just treating
patients; we're giving them hope for a brighter future," Byrd, a
University of Cincinnati Cancer Center
physician-researcher, stated. "This facility represents a
significant step forward in our mission to provide the best
possible care for those affected by blood cancers." Byrd serves as
the Gordon and Helen Hughes Taylor Professor and Chair of the
Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.
The new facility is the newest space to open for the
University of Cincinnati Cancer Center,
a collaboration between the University of
Cincinnati, UC Health and Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Medical Center.
To discover more about the Blood Cancer Healing Center or
inquire about patient care, visit BCHC.uchealth.com or call
513-585-UCCC. For quick facts about the Blood Cancer Healing
Center, click here.
For physicians and researchers seeking additional information,
visit cancer.uc.edu.
Additional Comments from Leaders
Andrew T. Filak Jr., MD,
Senior Vice President for Health Affairs and Christian R. Holmes
Professor and Dean, UC College of Medicine: "This is an
important achievement for the University of
Cincinnati Cancer Center partners. The opening of the Blood
Cancer Healing Center represents years of dedicated work by our
medical teams and the indispensable contributions of our most
ardent supporters. This center exemplifies our strong collaborative
spirit that generates new research investments and drives
innovation and medical breakthroughs. It is a commitment to
discovering better therapies and improving patient care and builds
on our legacy as a national leader in medical education, research
and patient care."
Neville G. Pinto, PhD,
President, University of
Cincinnati: "Today is momentous for community health in
our city as we confront cancer with a renewed sense of hope. The
Blood Cancer Healing Center represents a deeper commitment to care
for those who need it most and a relentless pursuit of
breakthroughs through knowledge discovery and education."
Cory Shaw, President &
CEO, UC Health: "The opening of
the Blood Cancer Healing Center heralds a new era in
patient-centered care. It's a haven, providing comprehensive care
and hope for a brighter future. We're proud to lead the way in
transforming patient care and advancing research for the next
cure."
About the University of
Cincinnati Cancer Center
The University of Cincinnati, UC Health and Cincinnati
Children's came together to form the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center in
January 2020 to achieve high-impact
discoveries that contribute to our national cancer effort. As a
unified cancer center, we are committed to delivering breakthrough
research, compassionate care and evidence-based training to achieve
the best health outcomes in the region. Learn more
at cancer.uc.edu.
MEDIA CONTACT
Heather Chura
Smith
UC Health
513-503-3368
379496@email4pr.com
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