The James Cancer Hospital facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Columbus, Ohio, USA |
| Coordinates | 39°59′41.528″N 83°1′11.143″W / 39.99486889°N 83.01976194°W |
| Organisation | |
| Care system | Public |
| Funding | Government hospital |
| Hospital type | Cancer, research |
| Affiliated university | Ohio State University |
| Network | The James Cancer Network, OSUMC |
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| Emergency department | James Emergency Department |
| Beds | 306 |
| History | |
| Founded | 1990 |
The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (often called The James) is a special hospital in Columbus, Ohio, USA. It's part of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. The James is one of the top cancer centers in the country, recognized by the National Cancer Institute. It helps people with cancer and also does important research to find new ways to fight the disease. It's named after its founder, Arthur G. James.
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History of The James Cancer Hospital
Building and Opening
The construction of The James hospital began on July 10, 1984. The building was finished by January 16, 1990. However, a broken water pipe caused a delay in its opening. The first patient was finally admitted on July 9, 1990.
What The James Does
The hospital focuses on treating cancer patients. It also has the Solove Research Institute. This institute works on important research. They try to find new and better ways to understand and fight cancer.
Support and Recognition
The James gets donations through a big biking event called Pelotonia. These donations help fund their research and patient care. In 2018, the hospital received a special award. It was named a "Magnet hospital" by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This award shows that the hospital has excellent nursing care.
Major Expansion in 2014
In December 2014, The James opened a brand new hospital building. This new building is very large, with more than 1.1 million square feet of space. It has 21 floors. This expansion made The James the third largest cancer hospital in the United States.
Design and Cost of the New Building
The famous Architecture Firm, HOK, designed the new hospital. Construction started in 2010. It was the biggest building project ever for The Ohio State University. The total cost to build this amazing facility was $1.1 billion.
Specialized Floors and Research
Each floor in the new hospital is designed for specific types of cancer. This means doctors and nurses can focus on particular conditions. Every floor also has special areas for teaching and learning. There are also research labs on each floor. These labs help scientists quickly use new discoveries to help patients.
Emergency Care for Cancer Patients
The James has its own emergency department. It has 15 beds. This special emergency room is just for cancer patients. It works closely with the main emergency department of the Medical Center.
National Rankings
The hospital is recognized as one of the best in the country. In 2020, U.S. News & World Report ranked The James. It was named the 30th best cancer hospital in the United States.
See also
In Spanish: Hospital del Cáncer Arthur G. James para niños
