Every day, patients and their families benefit from the quality care provided by the dedicated caregivers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James). These caregivers – physicians, nurses, physical therapists, administrative staff and every professional who helps a patient on their journey – bring comfort through hardship and hope in uncertainty.
Trust between patients and their caregivers
Borah Dawson, a mother of four, found her life upended when she was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma, a rare brain tumor. Facing brain surgery, Dawson knew she needed to have full trust in her medical team. She placed that trust in her surgeons and physical therapists at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.Hear from Buckeye patients and caregivers
Making dreams come true for patients
Ron Rosas, former tennis star and quadruple amputee, dreamed of playing tennis again. No other medical center said they would be able to save his right elbow, which would make it possible for him to play. At the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, thanks to the work of more than 100 staffers, Ron’s elbow was saved, and he was successfully fitted for prosthetics.
Pioneering industry leading surgical technology
Robert Merritt, MD, director of Thoracic Surgery at the OSUCCC – James, is expanding access to advanced robotic surgery for lung cancer patients. This groundbreaking method is less invasive than traditional surgery and has been proven to reduce recovery time and pain for patients.
Collaboration sets the stage for patient success
Philip Knisely underwent many surgeries after being diagnosed with liposarcoma – a rare form of soft-tissue cancer. But when a tumor encountered his femoral nerve, he knew his next surgery would be different. It was only thanks to the collaboration of the surgical oncology and oncologic plastic surgery teams at the OSUCCC – James that Knisely was granted a life-changing outcome.
Building support for groundbreaking research
Sakima Smith, MD, MPH, FAHA, shares how philanthropy makes medical research possible. Your gift today can help fund the next breakthrough.Honor a caregiver this National Doctors Day
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Make a gift online to recognize a caregiver who made a difference in your life.
Donate by Mail
The James/Wexner Medical Center Development Officec/o The OSU Foundation
PO Box 710811
Columbus, OH 43271-0811