Children’s Cancer Hospital Ranking
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

Date: June 19, 2009

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The Children’s Cancer Hospital at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center has been ranked No. 13 in the nation for pediatric cancer care, according to this years U.S. News & World Report survey.

Robert Wells, M.D.:

This ranking means that we are being recognized by our peers across the country for the quality of work we are actually doing here.

The methodology behind this year’s rankings was based on reputation among pediatric oncologists and care-related measures such as nursing care, advanced technology and supportive services.

I think one of our biggest advantages is that we are part of M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, which has 17,000 employees that are dedicated to try and find a cure for cancer. This allows us to offer highly specialized services such as proton therapy unit. Allows us to take advantage of things that are going on in our adult centers, but in terms of research and in terms of clinical protocols while at the same time because we are the children’s hospital, we offer all the services that are generally available at most other children’s hospitals.

With a growing clinical and basic research program, the Children’s Cancer Hospital continues to bring the newest therapies to pediatric patients. Specialized medical care is coupled with supportive programs such as the in-hospital school, Child Life, creative arts and other activities.

Nicole Luckett:

I feel very fortunate to have worked here for the last nine years in the children’s hospital. I’ve seen such growth here and it’s been an amazing journey. Very proud to say I work here. When people say you work at M. D. Anderson, I always want to reiterate, no, I work in the Children’s Cancer Hospital of M. D. Anderson because I am proud of what we’ve accomplished over the years and I think to be ranked No. 13 says a lot to how far we’ve come.

Vivek Subbiah:

I think it’s a great shot in the arm for us to jump so many spots up. I think this place embodies the skills of all the best of the physicians in the nation.

Over the past two years, the Children’s Cancer Hospital has adopted a family-centered approach to care, where doctors and staff actively partner with patients and their families when making decisions about treatment, facility designs and other projects that impact families at the hospital. As part of this initiative, the hospital formed a Family Advisory Council to provide input on various programs and issues related to the Children’s Cancer Hospital.

Harolyn Wallace:

Everybody has the same goal, the patient and the family is always number one. And we try to center the care that we give around them.

Carmen Moore:

I am very family oriented with the people here. Unlike other hospitals you would maybe receive a week of care, here you’re coming six months to a year. So, I’m going to know your mom, your dad, your sister, your grandmother, everyone.

In the near future, the division will begin implementing a strategic plan that will lead the hospital as it fulfills its new mission and vision.

Soraya Neal:

In the beginning, being a nurse is what I wanted to do and I have a long history being a nurse. For the last five years I have worked at M. D. Anderson and it’s really a different feeling because it’s such a connection that I have with the family, with the patient, with the friends, that make me feel that this is the place that I want to be, and I want to continue to do this for as long as I can.

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