- Roswell Park’s pediatric stem cell transplant program is recognized as a Center of Excellence by Optum, emphasizing its clinical excellence and innovation in cellular therapies.
- The program serves patients from infancy to age 25, achieving superior outcomes, especially for blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma.
Health services company recognizes joint care offered through collaboration with Roswell Park Oishei Children’s Hospital.
Health services leader Optum has once again recognized Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as a Center of Excellence (COE) for its pediatric stem cell transplant program. Offered through the collaborative Roswell Park Oishei Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Program, with inpatient care at Oishei Children’s Hospital and outpatient care at Roswell Park, this service brings a potentially curative cancer treatment to eligible patients from infancy up to age 25.
To become designated, a center must undergo a rigorous evaluation process conducted by Optum’s Clinical Sciences Institute to ensure it meets specific criteria. The evaluation includes assessing factors like clinical expertise, patient outcomes and quality of care…