Johns Hopkins Dedicates Two Newly-Renovated Pediatric Oncology Units

Johns Hopkins recently completed a major renovation project of its pediatric oncology facilities. The new Children's Cancer Foundation Inpatient Unit and Outpatient Clinic are designed to create a bright and welcoming environment for children and their families combined with state of the art equipment and care. The inpatient unit has 20 private rooms equipped with entertainment systems. The outpatient facility houses a large playroom for small children and a separate teen activity room with video games, computers and plasma TVs.

Shirley Howard’s Children’s Cancer Foundation (CCF) has donated more than $10 million for pediatric cancer research and facilities at Johns Hopkinis over the last 25 years.

The CCF has a rich history at the Kimmel Cancer Center, funding a variety of programs and discoveries, including the pediatric bone marrow transplant facility and now renovations to the pediatric oncology inpatient unit and outpatient clinic.

More than 100 guests attended the dedication on Tuesday, March 28.  In addition to Shirley Howard, President and Founder of the Children's Cancer Foundation, attendees included Ronald Peterson, President of the Johns Hopkins Health System; Dr. Robert J. Arceci, M.D., Director of Pediatric Oncology at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center; George Dover, M.D., Director of the Johns Hopkins Children's Center; and Martin Abeloff, M.D., Director of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center.

For more information on CCF, visit www.childrenscancerfoundation.org or call 410-486-4744.

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