Hematology/Oncology Program at Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, Saint Paul345 North Smith AvenueSaint Paul, MN 55102 | Target Audience:
| Children and adolescents with cancer and their families | | Dates and Times: | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 8:30 - 5:00, Wednesday: 8:30 to 12:30 | | Fees: | Insurance covered or see Financial Customer Service Representative | Contact Info: | |  |
Description:The hematology/oncology program at Children's of Minnesota diagnoses and treats more than half of all the children with cancer in Minnesota, as well as two-thirds of the children with hemoglobinopathies and bleeding disorders. They draw upon the expertise of many health care professionals and meet the rigorous standard for a comprehensive pediatric/adolescent program set forth by the American Society of Pediatric Hematology Oncology.
Hematology/oncology is a leading program at Children's, called a cornerstone program. These are major programs meeting rigorous criteria for excellence, including clinical research, use of advanced technology, and evidence-based practice.
Their dedication to family-centered care and education helps patients and families learn to live with the illness. This approach also contributes to outcomes consistently higher compared to national data. Their services include a continuum of care through coordinated inpatient and outpatient services from diagnosis through long-term follow-up.
A a pediatric hematologist/oncologist is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for consultation or referral. Last updated: 3/11/11 |  | | Resource Categories | This resource offers services in the following categories. To see other resources within these categories, click on the links below.
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